Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Steele Open 9 AM - 5 PM) Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Steele Memorial Library Steele Memorial Library will be open 9 AM - 5 PM on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All other CCLD branches will be closed. Closing
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Horseheads Stuffed Penguin Workshop 1 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Van Etten-Friday Family Storytime/Finger Lakes Toy Library! Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Van Etten Library Program Type: Community, Self-directed Activities & Kits, Special Events, Storytimes Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Friday Family Storytime! This storytime is intended for toddlers/preschoolers and their caregivers, but everyone is welcome! View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Steele Teen Mannequin Challenge Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Teens Come join in on the #Viral Mannequin Challenge video in the Steele Memorial Library View Details
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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. Register Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group Steele Library Bird Bingo! 02/01/2026 @ 7:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Community, Special Events Age Group: 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. View Details Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Van Etten - Adopt a Groundhog! Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Van Etten Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-directed Activities & Kits, Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Celebrate February's Favorite Furry Animal and Adopt a Groundhog!Come by the Van Etten Public Library and create and cuddle your very own Groundhog! View Details
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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 Horseheads Therapy Dog Visit Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library Program Type: Community, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone Therapy dogs come in all shapes and sizes. They're cute, they're cuddly and they know their jobs. They help kids, teens, senior citizens, moms, dads and caregivers.And that's why there will be dogs here in the Library :) View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Steele Teen Anti-Valentines Day party Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Teens 7th to 12th graders! Join us for the Steele Library's Teen Anti-Valentine's Day Party in the Teen Space 2nd floor. View Details
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 @ 3:45pmHappy Valentine's Day! Decorate cookies & play Bingo! Register Register Now 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. View Details
Presidents' Day (Branches Closed) All Day Big Flats Library, Horseheads Free Library, Van Etten Library, West Elmira Library, Bookmobile Steele Memorial Library will be open 9 AM - 5 PM on Presidents' Day. All other CCLD branches will be closed. Closing
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. Closing
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Horseheads - Lunar New Year Craft & Story Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us. We will read some stories and make a craft. View Details
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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 Big Flats Family Popcorn Matinee Movie: Marcel The Shell With Shoes On Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Big Flats Library Program Type: Community, Movies & TV / Performances, Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone Join us for a cozy afternoon, enjoying a heartwarming film and belly-warming popcorn!Big Flats LibraryFriday, February 20th 20253:00 pm Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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 Horseheads Therapy Dog Visit Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library Program Type: Community, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone Therapy dogs come in all shapes and sizes. They're cute, they're cuddly and they know their jobs. They help kids, teens, senior citizens, moms, dads and caregivers.And that's why there will be dogs here in the Library :) View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Steele Teen March Madness Laser Tag Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Steele Memorial Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Teens Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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 CCLD Outreach - Whimsical Winter Market Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Off Site Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone Visit the CCLD table at this year's Whimsical Winter Market! We will have the latest in brochures and swag as well as the button maker! View Details Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens" group Steele Teen After Hours Hide & Seek and Min To Win Friday, March 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Steele Memorial Library Program Type: Games & Hobbies, Special Events Age Group: Teens 7th-12th graders join us for a fun night at Steele Library with our after hours "Hide & Seek" and "Min to Win It" game event! Explore the library as you play Hide & Seek, trying not to get found. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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 Horseheads Therapy Dog Visit Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library Program Type: Community, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone Therapy dogs come in all shapes and sizes. They're cute, they're cuddly and they know their jobs. They help kids, teens, senior citizens, moms, dads and caregivers.And that's why there will be dogs here in the Library :) View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Steele Teen NERF Battle Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Steele Memorial Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Teens 7th-12th graders come take over the stacks in the Steele Memorial Library and have an all out war! Come have fun with friends and enjoy pizza. Thanks to help from the Chemung County Youth Bureau and eat pizza Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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 Horseheads Therapy Dog Visit Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library Program Type: Community, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone Therapy dogs come in all shapes and sizes. They're cute, they're cuddly and they know their jobs. They help kids, teens, senior citizens, moms, dads and caregivers.And that's why there will be dogs here in the Library :) View Details
Horseheads Closed (staff working Steele Pop Expo at Steele) All Day Horseheads Free Library Horseheads Free Library will be closed Saturday, May 16. Horseheads staff will be working at Steele Pop Expo at Steele Memorial Library (event runs 11am-4pm). Closing
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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 Steele Pop Expo Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Steele Memorial Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone Join us at Steele Memorial Library on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11 AM – 4 PM for a FREE event! Steele Pop Expo is a celebration of comics, art, games, and pop culture! View Details
