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Steele Adult - Tanglewood: Understanding Environmental Laws and Landmark Acts

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature / STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Join us for part 3 of Tanglewood Nature Center's 250 Years in Nature program series! This lecture will cover environmental and wildlife laws and acts that have shaped environmental protection in the United States.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adults

Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for those caring for a loved one with dementia to:

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

West Elmira- Club 1231 (Kids Book Club)

Tuesday, August 25, 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!

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

Horseheads Library-Adult Program Writer's Support Group

Monday, August 31, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

West Elmira- Cookbook Book Club

Monday, August 31, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

West Elmira-Adult Book Club

Monday, August 31, 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!

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

Steele - Tablet Talk (device help)

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - Book Lanterns with Gail Lewis

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required

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

West - Watercolors: Into the Distance with Wynn Yarrow

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to use atmospheric perspective to create greater depth in your landscape using variations in color. Distant objects appear lighter and bluer.

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

Bookmobile Book Club Discussion

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Patrons can have a discussion and give their thoughts on the book of that month.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Horseheads Library- Horrific Book Club

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing
Age Group:
Adults

A book club for exploring new horror authors (excluding Stephen King).
Each month, we’ll pick a subgenre of horror and choose a book together to read and discuss.

Registration appreciated

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

Steele - Stained-Glass Apple with Unterwoman

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the process of the Tiffany stained glass technique and solder your own creation.

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

Steele - Play Magic the Gathering

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for others to play Magic the Gathering with? Stop by Steele Memorial Library to play Commander on the third Tuesday of the month from 5:30-7:45pm. All experience levels welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group

West - Watercolor: Clouds with Wynn Yarrow

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Given that “Cloud Dancer” is the 2026 Color of the Year, it’s time we turn to the sky in our watercolors.

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

Genealogy Club

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Online discussion group for those who like to research their family history. All levels welcome! Quarterly Meetings for 2026: Saturdays 10am on March 7, June 27, September 19, December 12.

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

West - Book Lanterns with Gail Lewis

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Register to make book lanterns with local artist, Gail Lewis!  All materials will be provided.

Registration will open two weeks before the class and is limited to 12 participants.

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

Steele - Clay Pine Cones and Acorns with Wynn Yarrow

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

With the help of some quick tricks, it’s easy to make clay acorns and pine cones, lovely ornaments (for your autumn table!) They’ll be finished with a touch of shimmer. We will use air-dried clay, which will not be fired.

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

West - Watercolor: All the Greens with Wynn Yarrow

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Did you know there are more varieties of green (seen by the human eye) than of any other color? We will explore the nuances of greens, and work light to dark, bright to dull, to create greenery and foliage.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adults

Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for those caring for a loved one with dementia to: