October 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.
October 10 - Steele is open 10-6pm; all other branches closed.
Friends Books Sandwiched In
The remaining sessions of the Friends of CCLD Fall 2022 Books Sandwiched In series will take place on October 14th and 21st from 12-1pm at Steele Memorial Library. For more information, download the full schedule. No lunches will be for sale or food allowed during the talks.
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
Paper Pumpkin Boxes - Create pumpkin-themed papercraft boxes in the Tinker Lab activity area. Fill them with candy to hand out to trick-or-treaters or place an LED candle inside for a mini jack o' lantern decoration.
This activity will be available all month long or until supplies run out. Limit of 10 per person. To make more than 10, please bring your own cardstock. Candy and LED candle not included.
Find information about other activities available at our Makerspace on our website.
Activities for Kids
Takeaway & In-Person Activities
Big Flats Library
Big Flats Kids Maker Club is BACK! Join us, in person, for this month's Halloween canvas craft on Tuesday, October 11th at 6:00pm & Thursday, October 13th at 4:00pm. Please call the library to reserve you spot. 607-562-3300.
The Kids Take & Make October Kit is Paper plate ghosts!
October 11, 6pm & October 13, 4pm - Kids Maker Club
October 18, 6pm - Popcorn & Movie Night: DC League of Super-Pets (rated PG)
October 28, 3pm-5pm - Frankenstein Friday: Stop by the Big Flats Library for creepy crafts, scary spooky snacks & monster music!
Wednesdays, 10:30am - Storytimes with Miss Melanie (October 26 - Storytime with craft)
Thursdays, 3:30pm - Kids & Teen LEGO Club
All month - Craft Table: Halloween Glass Gem Magnets
All Month - Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Bookmobile
October 8, 10am-4pm - Oktoberfest on 14th St in Elmira Heights. Come see the Bookmobile for a craft and prizes.
Horseheads Library
The days are getting cooler, but things are warming up at the library! Magician Cris Johnson will be putting on his show Spooky Magic for us later this month. We are also introducing a monthly BINGO game for kids. This month's take n make is a scarecrow craft. The kits will be available all month long. This month's selection for book club is Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson.
Thursdays, 10:30am - Family Storytime
October 11, 6pm - BINGO (for ages 12 and under)
October 12, 6pm - Spooky Magic with Cris Johnson
October 19, 3:30pm - Children's Book Club
Steele Memorial Library
October is Bat Appreciation Month as well as National Apple Month! Celebrate bats with some batty Weekly Take Home Craft Kits. A different craft each week, while supplies last. On Thursday, October 6th we celebrate apples! Stop by to dip mini apples in chocolate and cover them in decorations and toppings.
Thursday, October 6, 3:30pm - Mini Chocolate covered apples!
Thursday, October 20, 3:00pm - Tanglewood will bring nocturnal animals.
Weekly Activities
Tuesdays, 10:30am - Family Storytime
Weekly Take Home Craft Kits - a different craft available each week while supplies last.
Van Etten Library
On Friday, October 21, 4-6pm, wear your costume and join us for a night of fun with food, games, spooky trivia and a costume parade. This program is for all ages!
All Month Long, 3-4:30pm - Monster Slime (all ages)
October 21, 4-6pm - Halloween Party (all ages)
West Elmira Library
October 28, 3pm - Friday Film: Hocus Pocus
Wednesdays, 10:30am - Homeschool Group
Thursdays, 10:30am - Family Storytime
First and Third Tuesdays, 3:30pm - Creative Coloring Club
Fourth Wednesdays, 4pm - LEGO Club
Activities for Teens
Takeaway & In-Person Activities
Big Flats Library
Thursdays, 3:30pm - Kids & Teen LEGO Club
Steele Memorial Library
October 4, 5pm - Hocus Pocus Movie & Cupcake Decorating
October 10 & 24, 4pm - Anime Club
October 11 & 25, 5pm - Teen Advisory Group meetings
October 18, 5pm - Foam Props & Appendages for Costumes & Cosplay
Mondays in October, 5:30pm - Teen Dungeons & Dragons (starts 10/17)
Wednesdays in October, 5:30pm - Teen Creative Writing (starts 10/12)
Thursdays in October, 5:15pm - Library night with TC Commons
Thursday Oct 13, 5:15pm - Improv Theater Games
October 28, 7pm - Teen Halloween Dance "Library of Doom"
Van Etten Library
On Friday, October 21, 4-6pm, wear your costume and join us for a night of fun with food, games, spooky trivia and a costume parade. This program is for all ages!
All Month Long, 3-4:30pm - Monster Slime (all ages)
October 21, 4-6pm - Halloween Party (all ages)
West Elmira Library
First and Third Tuesdays, 3:30pm - Creative Coloring Club
Third Thursdays, 3pm - Tween Maker Hour
Activities for Adults
Virtual Activities
October 8 & 29, 10am - Genealogy Club (Zoom)
October 11, 6:30pm - Art Class with Wynn Yarrow (Zoom)
October 18, 7-8pm - Advanced DNA with Adrienne Abiodun (Zoom)
October 19, 6pm - Art Class with Filomena (Zoom or In-person)
October 24, 6:30pm - The Haunted History of New England (Zoom with in-person options at Horseheads, Steele, and West)
November 1, 7-8pm - Identifying Enslaved Parents with LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson (Zoom)
Takeaway & In-Person Activities
Big Flats Library
The Big Flats Library Book Club will begin meeting in person Thursday, October 13, 1pm. Zoom attendance is still available using the link on the Big Flats Library event calendar. This month's Book discussion is on Mr. Mercedes (The Bill Hodges Trilogy) by Stephen King.
This month's Adult Take & Make Kit is Wood Pumpkins. Please call the library to reserve your kit, 607-562-3300. (Limit one per person, while supplies last)
October 13, 1:00pm - Big Flats Book Club
October 20, 2:30pm - Where the Crawdads Sing (Rated PG-13) - Call 607-562-3300 to register.
Bookmobile
Our book club meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Chapel Park in Southport at 4pm. We will continue to offer the Zoom options for anyone unable to join us or if there is inclement weather. For the month of September, we read "Educated" by Tara Westover. This month, we will discuss "Silent Sister" by Diane Chamberlain, to discuss in November.
October 8, 10am-4pm - Oktoberfest on 14th St. in Elmira Heights.
October 11, 4pm - Book Club
Horseheads Free Library
Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 4:30pm - Tai Chi with Julie Spicer
October 12, 2pm - Estate Planning Guide: Deadly Dozen mistakes to avoid when Estate Planning (Free, informative class by a lawyer from Roth Elder Law).
October 18, 6-7:30pm - Penny Rug with Wynn Yarrow (Call 607-739-4581 or email zella@stls.org to register; we will use St. Mathew's Community room for more space to create).
October 24, 6pm - Haunted History of New England (Zoom with in-person options)
October 26, 5:30-6:30pm - Introduction to Tarot (No registration needed)
Steele Memorial Library
The Haunted History of New England will be presented by Christopher Daley, via Zoom, on Monday, October 24th, 6-7pm. We will have viewing locations available at Steele Memorial Library, Horseheads Free Library, and West Elmira Library, for those who would like to watch the talk at the library with other patrons.
October 7, 2:15pm - Hocus Pocus Friday Film
October 10 - Adult Spice of the Month Club - Garam Masala
October 18, 6:30pm - "So bad, it's good!" Movie Night
October 19, 6pm - Art Class with Filomena (Zoom or In-person)
October 20, 10-3pm - Red Cross Blood Drive
October 21, 2:15pm - Boo! A Madea Halloween Friday Film
October 20, 1:30-2:30 - Introduction to HeritageQuest (Steele Library PC Lab)
October 24 - Take & Make Craft: Wine Bottle Scarecrows!
October 24, 6pm - The Haunted History of New England (Zoom with in-person options at Horseheads, Steele, and West)
Van Etten Library
On Friday, October 21, 4-6pm, wear your costume and join us for a night of fun with food, games, spooky trivia and a costume parade. This program is for all ages!
All Month Long, 3-4:30pm - Monster Slime (all ages)
October 12 at 3pm - "The Lighter Side of Edgar Allen Poe" by the Levins (all ages welcome)
October 14 at 2pm - "In a Jar!" Club - Autumn Candy Jars ***Registration is required once to join the club***
October 21, 4-6pm - Halloween Party (all ages)
October 28 at 1pm - Book Club
West Elmira Library
Monday, October 17, 6pm - Wine Bottle Decorating, registration required
Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 3:30pm - Knit and Crochet Club
October 24, 6pm - The Haunted History of New England (Zoom with in-person options at Horseheads, Steele, and West)
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. |
