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Van Etten - Teen Wreck-It Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 21, 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!  

Tim collins solo performer

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. Playwriting

Wednesday, January 21, 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 21, 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.

Writer's support group

Horseheads Library-Adult Program Writer's Support Group

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Adult Writer's Support group. 

Join our welcoming community of aspiring writers as we gather to discuss and delve into our shared passion for writing and all things literary. 

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West Elmira- Cookbook Book Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Food, Home, & Garden
Age Group:
Adults

Join us the last Monday of every month for a themed potluck style program. Call us to find out this months theme/cookbook.

Family in a log cabin with little girl in the foreground holding a doll.

West Elmira- Club 1231 (Kids Book Club)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

📚 Join Our Monthly Book Club!

Come meet with us to discuss this month’s book—book-themed snacks provided!

Register
Registration Required
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CCLD Virtual Evening Book Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Our virtual book club meets via Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of each month (we do not meet on holidays).

Register
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Big Flats Weekly Story Time- with Emily

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Community, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Come join our winter story circle each wednesday morning at 1030.  Intended audience is toddlers but all are welcome!

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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:

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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!  

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.

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.

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Van Etten Book Club

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Community
Age Group:
Adults

Van Etten's Book Club will meet Friday January 30, 2026 at 12pm, to discuss "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer.

Big Flats Book Club: In Person & Zoom

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Big Flats Adults Book Club. 

Please call the Big Flats library for Zoom invite link.  Or email ericksonm@stls.org

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West Elmira-Adult Book Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join Us for Our New Adult Book Club!

Register
Registration Required
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Big Flats Weekly Story Time- with Emily

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Community, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Come join our winter story circle each wednesday morning at 1030.  Intended audience is toddlers but all are welcome!

Tim collins solo performer

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. Playwriting

Wednesday, February 4, 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, February 4, 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.

BF Chef’s Club Makes: Lunar New Year Panda rice balls

Big Flats Chef's Club Makes: Lunar New Year PANDA RICE BALLS

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Community, Food, Home, & Garden, Science & Nature / STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

BF Chef’s Club Makes: Lunar New Year Panda rice balls

February 10th, 2026 at 6 pm

Ingredients: short grained sushi rice, nori dried seaweed, sesame seeds

Register
Registration Required
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Big Flats Weekly Story Time- with Emily

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Community, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Come join our winter story circle each wednesday morning at 1030.  Intended audience is toddlers but all are welcome!

Tim collins solo performer

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. Playwriting

Wednesday, February 11, 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, 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.