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Steele Kids: DIY Valentines Day Cards

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Choose from a variety of provided supplies to create the perfect Valentines Day card with Miss Haley!

Wednesday, February 11th 5:30pm-7:30pm 

Intended for ages 3-12

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Creative Writing

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

Teens experience fun writing prompts, create characters, and stories or a play based on their own interests.  All levels of ability and writing interests welcome!  Group facilitated by writer/actor/educator Tim Collins.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Thankful Jars

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food, Home, & Garden, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

To bring light and joy into our lives this year we will be creating little "Thankful Jars"! This will be a fun and quick craft to decorate your tag and compile pretty scraps of paper to put your thankful thoughts onto.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Exploring Online Newspapers

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tech Lab at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Join CCLD Genealogy Librarian Maggie to learn about how to find and use newspapers online for your family history or general research. 

 

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Anime Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Movies & TV / Performances
Age Group:
Teens

7th-12th graders watch, discuss anime and eat snacks. Cosplay encouraged. Hang out, bring a friend!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele teen D&D with Deegan (group full)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Play d&d with new adult Deegan as DM.  Group is full right now. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - FLX Improv Show

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies & TV / Performances
Age Group:
Adults

FLX IMPROV RETURNS TO CCLD in a Valentine's Day-Themed Improv show! Celebrate your love of improv in this fun, free evening of Who's Line is it Anyway Style improv.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Steele Kids: Friday Morning Storytime

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Miss Haley or Miss Emma on Friday mornings for storytime!

11am in the Kid's Space

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver aged 16 or older at all times in all Chemung County Libraries

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Steele Kids: Valentine's Day Party

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food, Home, & Garden, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Friday, February 13th @ 3:45pm

Happy Valentine's Day! Decorate cookies & play Bingo!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Snow Ball

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens

7th-12th graders! Join us at the Steele Library for the after hours Teen Snow Ball! It’s going to be a magical night where everyone can feel included and celebrated. With help from the Chemung County Youth Bureau and the awesome S.P.O.T.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - Winter Knitting with Christina

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own knitting supplies and join volunteer Christina for knitting instruction, or just to hang out and knit with others.

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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bird Bingo! all month long

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 7:00am - 7:00pm
Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

During the month of February, take up the challenge of our first Bird Bingo! Participants will have 3 destinations to visit, spot the birds within that space, and mark it on your Bingo card.

aspirehope group

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room at Steele Memorial Library
Purpose of Reservation:

mental health support group open to the community

Presidents' Day (Steele Open 9 AM - 5 PM)

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Steele Memorial Library

Steele Memorial Library will be open 9 AM - 5 PM on Presidents' Day. All other CCLD branches will be closed.

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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Steele Kids: "Snowy Day" storytime, snack, & craft

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kid's Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Miss Haley for the classic winter book by author and illustrator, Ezra Jack Keats! Plus a craft & snack.

Registration required online, in-person, or via phone call.

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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

SML Kids: Winter Jumping Beans!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Miss Haley for a movement class that will include energy burning activities like dancing, coordination games, & gross motor skills practice!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Steele Kids: Chocolate Taste Test Day

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Food, Home, & Garden, Science & Nature / STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Tuesday, February 17th @ 3:00pm

Learn about chocolate and taste test different flavors!

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Colored Pencil Drawing

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Want to learn how to draw with colored pencils? We will be going over the basic techniques to learn how to use colored pencils and the ways you can use markings, perspective and shades to create a wonderful work of art.

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele TEEN beginner D&D with Daniel: GROUP FULL

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Daniel leads an additional session of D&D for teens that is beginning D&D player friendly all skill levels welcome. 
 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - Play Magic the Gathering

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for others to play Magic the Gathering with? Stop by Steele Memorial Library to play Commander on the third Tuesday of the month from 5:30-7:45pm. All experience levels welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. (teen acting lab of elmira)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Acting Lab of Elmira!  Want to try out acting in a fun, no -pressure way?  7th-12th graders learn acting skills through improv games, and more with actor and writer, educator Tim Collins.  All levels of ability welcome.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Steele Kids: Pom Pom Lovebug Craft

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Tuesday, February 17th @ 6:30pm & Wednesday, February 18th @ 10:00am

Make a little lovebug with Miss Tammie!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Cooking Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:30am - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Food, Home, & Garden
Age Group:
Teens

Cooking Club for 7th-12th graders. Teens learn about cooking, they can try out different foods and cooking styles using the library’s kitchen tools and their own ingredients.

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Registration Required