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West Elmira - Bingo for Kids

Thursday, October 30, 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.

GST BOCES Adult Education

Friday, October 31, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Steele Kids: Friday Morning Storytime

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Miss Emma or Miss Haley on Friday mornings for storytime!

10am in the Kid's Space, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - Tablet Talk (device help)

Tuesday, November 4, 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 TALE (Teen acting lab of elmira)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Movies & TV / Performances, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Big Flats Storytime

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Please join me, Miss Melanie, for songs, stories, puzzles and more! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

West Elmira - Family Storytime with Mr. Jeff

Thursday, November 6, 2025 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!

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

Horseheads Homeschool Huddle

Thursday, November 6, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Horseheads Toddler Toy Time

Thursday, November 6, 2025 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.

Closed for Staff Training

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

CCLD's staff Continuing Education Day will take place on Friday, November 7th. All CCLD libraries will be closed that day.

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

Steele - Pokémon GO

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Meet Pokémon GO players in the area, make new friends, set up lures, and do trades!

Note: There is an off-site component to the group; anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian to participate.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Preserving Local Veterans’ Voices with Katherine Willson

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Step-by-step instructions for capturing and preserving the town’s military veterans’ stories, with tips on utilizing the unique resources and skill sets of youth groups, scouting chapters, genealogical & historical societies, libraries & m

Virtual Event

Veterans 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 Veterans Day. All other CCLD branches will be closed.

Closing

Veterans Day (Steele Open 9 AM - 5 PM)

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Steele Memorial Library

Steele Memorial Library will be open 9 AM - 5 PM on Veterans Day. All other CCLD branches will be closed.

Closing
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Big Flats Storytime

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Please join me, Miss Melanie, for songs, stories, puzzles and more! 

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

West Elmira- Calligraphy Club

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Calligraphy Club meets the second Wednesday of each month from 2:30-4pm at the West Elmira Library. Bring your own supplies to work on the monthly theme, or anything else you prefer. The club is an open-ended chance to learn from each other.

This event is in the "Children" group

Horseheads Play Dough Construction

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Children

Create and construct with the library's play dough and tools.

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

Leaf Bowls

Thursday, November 13, 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

Let’s get our fall decorating game on with making your very own leaf bowl! We will be cutting leaf patterns out of scrap booking paper and will use Modge Podge to glue them to create these unique bowls.

Register
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

West Elmira - Family Storytime with Mr. Jeff

Thursday, November 13, 2025 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!

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

Horseheads Homeschool Huddle

Thursday, November 13, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Horseheads Toddler Toy Time

Thursday, November 13, 2025 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.

PPGNY Health Education and Survivor Support Outreach

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downstairs Lounge at Steele Memorial Library
Purpose of Reservation:

Join us at Steele Memorial Library on the second Thursday of each month to learn more about services and programs offered by Planned Parenthood of Greater New York! Two CAPP H...

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Catholic Charities

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Downstairs Lounge at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Steele Memorial Library on the second Thursday of each month to learn more about services and programs offered by Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties.

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

Steele - Greeting Cards with Origami Money (ARTventures with Gail)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Mindfulness in Drawing: Do origami with money and create greeting cards with tangling and mixed media for graduations, weddings, or any special occasions.

Upcoming
Registration Required