June 2022 Newsletter
Check out our Events Calendar to see a list of library events that you can access from home, take and make crafts, and in-person activities.
Holiday Closing
All CCLD libraries will be closed on June 20th.
Summer Reading Club
Summer Reading Club is the perfect time for all ages to see what their local library has to offer! The 2022 summer reading slogan is "Oceans of Possibilities" and we are planning many fun programs and events around this theme. There will be special events, reading challenges, fun activities, and more throughout the summer months from June 27th through August 5th. Call or stop by your local library for specific program details.
Now's the time to think - seeds!
 Now is the perfect time to think about spring planting. Our Seed Lending Library is ready to browse any time we are open, so check it out!
Seed Lending is easy; visit our seed collection, check out the seeds that interest you, and bring back seeds you harvest in the fall!
Come visit the Reference Desk on the second floor at the Steele Library for more information and, to check out some seeds!
Technology Training at CCLD Libraries
One-on-one basic computer/device instruction is available in the evenings. Let us know what you'd like to learn! Contact Steele Memorial Library (607-733-9175) or Horseheads Free Library (607-739-4581) to schedule an appointment with one of our librarians. Horseheads appointments are available on Mondays at 6:30pm; appointment days and times at Steele will vary by instructor.
CCLD Makerspace
The Tinker Lab has resumed walk-in visits. Appointments are no longer required, but are still recommended in order to guarantee the use of specific equipment. Classes will still require registration. Making an appointment or scheduling a class may be done using our online calendars.
New resources are available for use in CCLD Makerspace's Digital Media Lab at Steele Memorial Library. Equipment includes:
- Telehealth and teleconferencing laptop for private video conferencing, such as remote medical appointments, job applications, and interviews.
- Audio equipment including a multi-channel recorder, microphones, and headphone monitor for podcasting, storytelling, and music production.
Patrons will be required to attend a free training session on the equipment that they would like to use.
- For training on the telehealth and teleconferencing laptop, contact the Reference Desk at 607-733-9175.
- For training on the audio recording equipment, contact CCLD Makerspace at 607-733-8609.
Visit the Digital Media Lab page on our website for more information.
Activities for Kids
Takeaway & In-Person Activities
Big Flats Library
Join us at the Big Flats Library Summer Reading Club Kick-off Registration Party, on June 28, 3:30pm, for a funny trivia competition, crafts, and cupcake decorating! Please call to reserve your spots so we have enough cupcakes! 607-562-3300
June 15, 10:30pm - Storytime & Father's Day craft (register: 607-562-3300)
June 28, 3:30pm - Summer Reading Club Kick-Off (register: 607-562-3300)
Thursdays, 3:30pm - Kids & Teen LEGO Club: This month's theme is "Longest Train". Build LEGO train cars and let's see how long we can make this train!
All Month - Scavenger Hunt: Search the library for Gross Bugs! Find them all and earn a token for the prize machine!
Horseheads Library
Summer Reading Club begins June 27. Everyone that signs up will receive 2 tickets to the Elmira Pioneers game on July 11. Tanglewood will be here on the 28th and will be bringing 2 turtles with them. This month's take n make is a handprint jellyfish. The kits will be available all month long. This month's book club selection is Prairie Days by Patricia Maclachlan. Book club will be meeting in person on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Thursdays, 11am - Homeschool Group
Wednesday, June 15, 3:30pm - Children's Book Club
Tuesday, June 28, 3:00pm - Tanglewood Presents: Save the Ocean!
Steele Memorial Library
Join us LIVE and IN-PERSON at the library for Family Storytime every Tuesday at 10:30 am. Enjoy a storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement.
Register to make PRIDE Pizzas with us on June 8th! Registrants receive a grocery bag with most of their ingredients. Then follow along on Facebook LIVE to make pizzas with us! Register by calling 607-733-9174.
On June 16th, we will be crafting rainbow lightning pictures!
June 8, 5pm - Facebook LIVE PRIDE Pizza
June 9, 6pm - Musical BINGO
June 16, 3:30pm - Rainbow Lightning
June 27 - Summer reading club begins, pick up a reading log.
Tuesdays, 10:30am - Family Storytime (LAST storytime of the season will be June 28th)
While supplies last - Interactive Story Kits
Van Etten Library
Wednesdays, 3-6pm - Make a Flower Crown (Last date is June 22nd) (all ages)
June 10, 3-4pm - "In a Jar!" Club - Soap Dispensers (registration required)
June 27, 2-4pm - Summer Reading Club Kick Off Party (registration is required ahead of time to attend)
 West Elmira Library
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - Go "fishing" at the West Elmira Library in this month's scavenger hunt! Find all of the aquatic animals hidden around the children's section to win a prize.
Friday, June 24, 3:30pm - Bingo for Kids - Ages 12 and under. Stop by West Elmira the final Friday of each month for a game of Bingo! Even for kids who are beginning to read and write, Bingo can help with recognition of words and numbers. Don't miss this fun activity and the chance to win prizes.
Wednesdays, June 1 & 8, 10:30am - IN-PERSON Homeschool Group
Thursdays,10:30am - IN-PERSON Storytime (last one is 6/23)
Third Thursday of every month, 3pm - Tween Maker Hour
Fourth Wednesday of every month, 4pm - LEGO Club
Monday, June 27, 4pm - Family Summer Reading Club Kick-off!
Activities for Teens
Takeaway & In-Person Activities
Big Flats Library
Thursdays, 3:30pm - Kids & Teen LEGO Club: This month's theme is "Longest Train". Build LEGO train cars and let's see how long we can make this train!
June 21, 6pm - Teen & Adult Recycled Soda Bottle Flower Pot (register: 607-562-3300)
Horseheads Library
Mondays, June 6 & 13, 2pm - Teen/tween group: interact while enjoying crafts and games.
Steele Memorial Library
Enjoy the drama and comedy of high school in the play "Hiding in Plain Sight" on Tuesday, June 14, 6:30pm. Our Creative Writing teens have been writing and developing the play for months, with guidance from actor & writer Tim Collins! Free event. For adults & teens. Made possible with funds from the NYS Restart grant, administered by the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
Wednesdays in June, 6:30pm - Teen Safe Zones
June 6 & 13, 5:15pm - Library night with TC Commons clubhouse
June 13, 4pm - Anime Club
June 14 & 28, 5pm - Teen Advisory Group meeting
June 14, 6:30pm - "Hiding in Plain Sight" teen play
June 17, 6:30pm - Pride Dance for teens
June 22 & 29, 5:30pm - Teen Creative Writing
June 27, all day - Teen Summer Reading Sign up begins
June 27, 4:15pm - Improv Games
June 27, 5:30pm - Pathfinder Pirates D&D campaign begins
June 30, 3pm - TEEN: Jellyfish DIY
Van Etten Library
Wednesdays, 3-6pm - Make a Flower Crown (Last date is June 22nd) (all ages)
June 10, 3-4pm - "In a Jar!" Club - Soap Dispensers (Registration required) (all ages)
June 27, 2-4pm - Summer Reading Club Kick Off Party (Registration is required ahead of time to attend) (all ages)
Activities for Adults
Virtual Activities
June 10, 1pm - Big Flats Zoom Book Club (Zoom)
June 14, 6:30pm - "Paper Feathers" Art Class (Zoom)
June 14, 7pm - Beginning African American Genealogy (Zoom)
June 15, 6pm - Oil Pastel Portraits (Zoom)
June 21, 6:30pm - Woven Dream Webs Craft (Zoom or in-person)
Takeaway & In-Person Activities
Big Flats Library
June 21, 6pm - Teen & Adult Recycled Soda Bottle Flower Pot (register: 607-562-3300)
Bookmobile
 Our book club meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Chapel Park in Southport at 4pm. We will continue to offer Zoom as an option for anyone unable to join us, or if there is inclement weather. For the month of May we read, "Midwives" by Chris Bohjalian to discuss on June 14th at 4:00pm. This month, we will read "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed, to discuss in July.
Masks are recommended for patrons entering the Bookmobile. You can place holds online or by calling (607)738-2476.
Horseheads Free Library
Happy Father's Day! From June 1-15, with each checkout, enter to win an extraordinary basket of Car Wash/Detail goodies! Winner announced June 16! Good Luck!
June 7 & 14, 4:30pm - Tai chi classes with Julie Spicer (in-person; email zella@stls.org or call 607-739-4581)
June 14, 6pm - DIY Chalkboard with Susan Keough (in-person class) Call 607-739-4581 to register.
June 15, 1pm - Horseheads Lit Lovers Book Club (call 607-739-4581 for details).
June 16, 2:30pm - Purple Garden Club: Join us for plant talk and snacks! Call 607-739-4581 to RSVP.
Adult Summer reading club starts June 27.
July 5, 6pm - Animal Clay Planters with Wynn Yarrow - *This will be held at the St. Matthew's Community room for more space to create.* (email zella@stls.org or call 607-739-4581 to register)
Steele Memorial Library
 Work with natural materials in our Woven Dream Webs workshop led by artist Erica Unterwoman. Set an intention for the object to collect positive or negative energies, then weave in beads, wood, glass, or personal items, to present more personal meaning. This class will take place on June 21, 6:30pm and can be attended in person (at Steele Memorial Library) or virtually via Zoom. Call (607)733-9175 to register.
Adults can sign up for Summer Reading Club too! Starting June 27, register and log your reading minutes to be entered into a weekly prize drawing. The program ends August 5th.
Wednesdays, 10-2pm - Chess Club [please contact Michael at (607)857-8479, to RSVP]
June 13 - Spice of the Month Kit - Sumac! (while supplies last)
June 21, 6:30pm - Woven Dream Webs (in-person or Zoom)
June 27 - Bath Bombs Kit (while supplies last)
Van Etten Library
Wednesdays, 3-6pm - Make a Flower Crown (Last date is June 22nd) (all ages)
June 10, 3-4pm - "In a Jar!" Club - Soap Dispensers (Registration required) (all ages)
June 24, 1pm - Book Club
June 27, 2-4pm - Summer Reading Club Kick Off Party (Registration is required ahead of time to attend) (all ages)
Library Services at Home
Enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, streaming video, online classes, language learning, and more, from the convenience of your home! Check out the library's Featured Services page for a list of digital services that can be accessed remotely with your Chemung County Library District card.
Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots are available to check out from Steele Memorial Library and West Elmira Library for those in need of internet access. Call (607)733-9175 (Steele) or (607)733-0541 (West) to reserve a hotspot. *You need to be in an area with T-Mobile cell phone reception, in order for the hotspot to work.*
If you need help accessing your account, email our virtual reference desk edesk@stls.org for assistance. |
