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Colored Pencil Drawing

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

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

Tuesday, February 10, 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 "Adults" group

Big Flats Library: Book Lanterns Class

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Book Lanterns.  Join us at the Big Flats Library,  learn the art of making an adorable book lantern.  Class size limited to 15. Please register to attend.   Call 607-562-3300.  Or register online.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Steele Kids: Tween Theater Club

Wednesday, February 11, 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, February 4, 11 & 18 @ 4:30pm

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

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!

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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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Big Flats: Needle Felting.

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for another needle felting session.  

Register by calling the Big Flats Library, 607-562-3300.
Limited to 12 participants.
This program is funded by a generous donation from the Big Flat's Women's Club.

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

Big Flats Library Lego Club

Thursday, February 12, 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! 

 

 

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.

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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 "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.

Register
Registration Required
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 "Tweens" group

Steele Kids: Tween Theater Club

Wednesday, February 18, 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, February 4, 11 & 18 @ 4:30pm

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. Playwriting

Wednesday, February 18, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Creative Writing

Wednesday, February 18, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Big Flats Library Lego Club

Thursday, February 19, 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! 

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Botanical Drawing

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the art of botanical drawing in colored pencils. We will use the art of observation and details to create majestic drawings of flora and fauna. All materials will be provided.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Intro to Dungeons & Dragons at Horseheads Library

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

Curious about Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? Join DM Hannah for a fun, beginner-friendly introduction to the world's most popular tabletop role-playing game!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Painted Pottery

Thursday, February 26, 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

Create a beautiful painted pot for your home, patio or as a special gift. We will be painting white plastic pots (Made from recycled materials and is 100% recyclable!) with acrylic paints and a clear coat to protect them.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Big Flats: Needle Felting.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for another needle felting session.  

Register by calling the Big Flats Library, 607-562-3300.
Limited to 12 participants.
This program is funded by a generous donation from the Big Flat's Women's Club.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Big Flats Library Lego Club

Thursday, February 26, 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! 

 

 

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

Big Flats Library Lego Club

Thursday, March 5, 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! 

 

 

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Steele Tweens: Learn to Play Chess!

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Tweens

Interested in chess? Learn how to play from a fellow kid! No experience necessary.

Upcoming
Registration Required