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Steele Special Needs D&D (teens 16+ & Adults)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
2nd Floor Activity Area at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is a D&D campaign designed for  and adults & older teens (16+) with special needs and disabilities, with Dungeon Master Tim Collins.  Beginners welcome!  Need to bring a support person to assist you?  That's OK!

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Registration Required
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Proud! Readers Book Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing
Age Group:
Adults

 

A book club focused on LGBTQ+ Authors 

The first book we will be discussing is:

Penguin stuffed animal

Horseheads Stuffed Penguin Workshop 2

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Make your own penguin stuffy.  

We are offering this program twice due to the popularity.  Please choose the date that works best for you.  This is a build a bear type program.  

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MULTICOLORED COVER OF WRECK THIS JOURNAL BY KERI SMITH

Van Etten - Teen Wreck-It Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Teens

TEENS!  Pick up a Free copy of Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith!  

Tween theater club

Steele Kids: Tween Theater Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies & TV / Performances, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Tweens

Tween theater club with Tim Collins!

Wednesdays, January 21 & 28 @ 4:30pm

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Registration Required
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Winter Sowing How-To with CCE Master Gardener

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:15pm - 7:30pm
Adult Department at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Food, Home, & Garden
Age Group:
Adults

Program to teach gardeners how to seed start using plastic jugs, soil, and the winter elements.

Tim collins solo performer

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. Playwriting

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

7th-12th graders: Interested in writing a play?  Hang out with performer, writer Tim Collins learn  and collaborate with other teens to write and develop plays. Beginners welcome!

SML CW

Steele Teen Creative Writing

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

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West Elmira - Family Storytime with Mr. Jeff

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Mr. Jeff for storytime!

Storytime is the perfect place for your little one to learn literacy skills, play with other children, and stay entertained!

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Horseheads Homeschool Huddle

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature / STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join the Huddle!  We will do a deep dive into picture books looking at the social studies, math, science, art and language arts topics that are introduced.

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Horseheads Toddler Toy Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Do you have a toddler?  Bring them to Toddler Toy Time!  They can play with educational toys and have a chance to socialize with other kids.  You can talk to other people that are caring for toddlers.

Lego Club Thursdays at 4:00pm at the Big Flats Library

Big Flats Library Lego Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Community, Games & Hobbies, Science & Nature / STEAM, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Lego Club at Big Flats Library.  Thursdays at 4:00pm. Build with our bricks and join monthly build challenges! 

 

September 25th: windmill or tree

October 30th: skeleton

November 20th: Jurassic Park

Teen Anime club

Steele Teen Anime Club

Thursday, January 29, 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!

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Steele teen D&D with Deegan (group full)

Thursday, January 29, 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. 

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Van Etten - Read Your Way to a Sundae!

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Kids!

Steele Adult - Poetry & Tea Book Club

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in the small conference room at Steele for the Poetry & Tea Book Club! Each month will feature a new tea to enjoy while discussing poetry. This month will feature Jade Oolong Tea.

Friday Storytime 11am

SML Kids: Friday Morning Storytime

Friday, January 30, 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