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Hand-Made Soap

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food, Home, & Garden, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to make “Heat and Pour” soap! We have a variety of soap molds and color options to choose from along with essential oils to add a pleasing aroma to your soap.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

West Elmira - Bingo for Kids

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children

Bingo is fun for the whole family, but it also helps kids learn critical listening skills and number recognition.  No registration needed!

This program is intended for ages 12 and under, but all ages are welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Anime Club

Thursday, August 28, 2025 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, August 28, 2025 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - Live-Play D&D

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Movies & TV / Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Adventure Continues! Join us for the next installment of this fun and immersive LIVE Dungeons & Dragons game! Join us for an awesome adventure with audience interaction, prizes, and D&D trivia.

GST BOCES Adult Education

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Downstairs Lounge at Steele Memorial Library
Purpose of Reservation:

Join us at Steele Memorial Library on the last Friday of each month to learn more about services and programs offered by GST BOCES Adult Education. Two educators will be here to pr...

This event is in the "Adults" group

Van Etten Book Club

Friday, August 29, 2025 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 August 29, 2025 at 12pm, to discuss "Salvage the Bones" by Jesmyn Ward.

Labor Day Weekend

All Day
Big Flats Library, Horseheads Free Library, Steele Memorial Library, Van Etten Library, West Elmira Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual

All CCLD locations will be closed 8/30-9/1, for Labor Day Weekend.

Closing

Labor Day

All Day
Big Flats Library, Horseheads Free Library, Steele Memorial Library, Van Etten Library, West Elmira Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual

All CCLD locations will be closed 8/30-9/1, for Labor Day Weekend.

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group

Finalize Your Acrylic Painting

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Use this class to finish up the landscape or still life paintings that were done in the previous lessons. If you are just hopping in, then come in to learn some of the quick basics of acrylic painting. All materials will be supplied. 

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Gentle Movements with Tammy Wilcox

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adults

Feel Good Tuesdays in 2025!

The 10:30am Gentle Movement series continues!!!

Join Tammy Wilcox for this gentle movement exercise class.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a mat if you have one.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - Tablet Talk (device help)

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tech Lab at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology / Careers
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use your tablet in a casual setting, talk to other tablet users, share woes, get advice, ask questions, and more. Bring your tablet or smartphone and your questions! Learn how to download eBooks from the library! 

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

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. (Teen Acting Lab of Elmira)

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Movies & TV / Performances, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

7th-12th graders:  curious about acting?  Interested in writing a play?  Hang out with performer, writer Tim Collins and learn acting skills, and collaborate with other teens to write and develop other plays to perform in 2025!&nbsp

This event is in the "Adults" group

YOGA with Tammy Wilcox

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adults

Join Tammy Wilcox for this YOGA exercise class.  

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. A yoga mat will also be needed for this class. Some exercises are done from the floor. 

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

Engraved Coasters

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food, Home, & Garden, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a custom made slate or limestone coaster with your own image or saying. We will learn how to use the laser engraver to create these personalized coasters.

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

Steele Adult - Frida Kahlo Pet Portraits

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Paint your very own Frida Kahlo Pet Portrait! Join us in the Steele Large Meeting Room to learn about surrealism and take home a piece of art. Bring a photo of your pet to use as a reference. Free and open to adults and teens, 16+.

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Big Flats Family Popcorn Movie Afternoon- Lilo And Stitch (2025)!

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Movies & TV / Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Adults

Join us on September 5th, 2025 at 3 pm for a screening of the new live action Lilo and Stitch movie. popcorn will be served. 

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CCLD Outreach at Horseheads Farmer's Market

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Visit the CCLD table at the Horseheads Farmer's Market! CCLD will be attending the market the first Friday of each month (August 1st, September 5th, October 3rd).

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele Adult - Mindful Meditation

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adults

Take a deep dive into meditation!  Meditation is the art of nurturing awareness, love & compassion, and wisdom.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen D&D w/ Tim Collins or Teen DMs

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
 

Love D&D?  
 

Game master Tim Collins (or teen DMs when Tim is on a break), creates adventures for an intrepid