August 2023 Newsletter
Check out our Events Calendar to see a full list of library events!
Books Sandwiched In - Fall 2023
Save the dates for the Friends of CCLD Fall Books Sandwiched In: September 29, October 6, 13, & 20. All talks take place at 12pm. Visit ccld.lib.ny.us/friends-of-ccld, to learn more about Friends of CCLD.
Technology Training at CCLD Libraries
One-on-one basic computer/device instruction is available. 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.
CCLD Makerspace
Join CCLD Makerspace this summer for a series of free, STEAM-related activities!
Activities will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays until August 17th. Each day’s activity will run for its scheduled time or until supplies run out. Stop by each week to see what the craft will be.
Tuesdays, 3:00pm - 4:00pm (Ages 10 - 13)
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm (Ages 6 - 9)
Children attending must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All activities will be held at Steele Memorial Library.
Find information about other activities available at our Makerspace on our website.
Virtual Activities
Email Maggie at youngm@stls.org to get the link to the 40 podcasts episodes exploring the lore and legacy of Hart Island, NYC's public cemetery of over 1 million individuals!
Mondays - Radio Hour with Mike Keene: Talking Hart Island
August 8, 1:30pm - Creative Calligraphy Initial with Wynn Yarrow (in-person or virtual)
August 10, 1pm - Big Flats In-Person & Zoom Book Club
Steele Memorial Library
Blood Pressure Cuffs are Now Available for Checkout!
CCLD is pleased to be part of The American Heart Association initiative to lend patrons blood pressure monitoring kits. Stop by Steele to check out a blood pressure kit from the 2nd floor desk.
Activities for Adults
Take & Make Kit - Starting August 28 - Friendship Bracelet Kit (all ages)
August 3, 10, 18, 1pm - New Adult Meet-up (ages 18-25ish)
August 3, 6pm - Bringing Community Together Potluck #3
August 4, 2:30pm - Rock Painting & a Movie with "The Rock" - Bring your own rocks to paint (we will have paint & brushes)
August 8, 1:30pm - Creative Calligraphy Initial with Wynn Yarrow (in-person or virtual)
August 14 - Spice of the Month Kit: Nutritional Yeast! (first come, first served)
August 15, 6:30pm - "So bad, it's good!" Movie Night
August 17, 1:30pm - Introduction to Online Newspapers
2nd & 4th Monday each month, 6:30pm - Digital Photography (room varies)
2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 4:30pm - Drumtastic & Gentle Chair Fitness with Jessica Janowsky
Activities for Teens
August 1, 3:30pm - Teen Spread the Love
August 4, 6pm - Teen Lasertag in the Library
August 9, 3:30pm - Retro Cartoons & Cereal Afternoon
August 17, 4pm - Teen Video Game Tournament
August 22, 3pm - Button Making for teens
August 24, 4pm - Fun Modern Hooping Moves
Weekly Events
Mondays in August, 5:30pm - Teen D&D with Tim Collins
Thursdays in August, 4pm - Library night with AIR youth clubhouse
Thursdays in August, 5:30pm - Teen D&D with Deegan
Activities for Youth
This month Booker's Bookworms are reading Bambi: A Life in the Woods by Felix Salten. In honor of Disney's 100th Anniversary we are showing the 1942 classic animated film Bambi.
Summer Reading Club ends on August 4th, log your reading minutes at the Steele Memorial Library Children's Department, online, or using the READsquared App. Every minute read will turn into a Booker Buck at the end of the summer. Booker Bucks can be spent in the prize store which opens on August 5th.
August 3, 3:30pm - Craft: Terra Cotta Turtles
August 10, 3:30pm - Activity: The Floor is Lava
August 16, 4pm - Movie: Bambi
August 17, 3:30pm - Craft: Skunk Sculptures
August 24, 3:30pm - Craft: Deer Masks
Take and Make Craft - Beginning Monday August 28, while supplies last
Big Flats Library
August 3, 2pm - Big Flats Library welcomes Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes! Stories with Music, "Alice in Wonderland", a string duo, harp & cello. (follow the link above, for a list of event sponsors)
August 29, 6pm - FREE Concert: Dean Goble Band - Classic Country, Southern Rock & Western Swing! Free ice cream from Kool Treats Ice Cream! 50/50 Raffle & popcorn! Music sponsored by the Big Flats Library Advocates. Ice cream sponsored by the Friends of CCLD.
Activities for Adults
August 10, 1pm - Big Flats In-Person & Zoom Book Club
August 24, 2pm - Big Flats Movie: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express. Register: 607-562-3300
Activities for Youth
All Together Now Scavenger Hunts, all summer! Stop by the Big Flats Library to complete your scavenger hunt and earn a token for the prize machine!!
August Big Flats Library Craft Table - Pony Beads & Pipe Cleaner Creations! Things you can make: snake, flower, butterfly, bracelet with an animal charm, or create your own design! Stop by anytime!
Join the Kids Book Club at the Big Flats Library! Kids, read to earn tokens! Don’t forget to pick up your reading log sheet at the Big Flats Library!
Thursdays, 3:30pm - Kids & Teen LEGO Club. Join the fun and build your own spectacular LEGO creation!
Bookmobile
August 26, 11-2pm - Strong Kids Safe Kids at Chemung County Fairgrounds: Stop by the Bookmobile for a fun game /prize and a drawing.
Our book club meets the 2nd Friday of the month at Bulkhead Hardware in Southport at 1:30pm. We will continue to offer a Zoom option for anyone unable to join us, or if there is inclement weather. For the month of July we read "Seven Days of Us" by Francesca Hornak to discuss on August 11, 1:30pm. This month we will reading "Just the Nicest Couple" by Mary Kubica, to discuss in September.
Horseheads Free Library
Activities for Adults
Do you love miniatures? Or Dollhouses? Do you want to meet other miniature enthusiasts? Come to our first club meeting on August 28, 6pm! At the club we will discuss all things miniature and plan further miniature events. Once you see what the world of miniatures can be, you will be hooked! Light refreshments will be provided. No registration required, but if you want to RSVP you can call 607-739-4581 or email zella@stls.org.
Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30am - Gentle Movement Series
August 14, 5:15pm - Monday Night Movie: Super Mario Bros (all ages)
August 15, 2pm - Tablet Talk (register: 607-739-4581)
August 16, 1pm - Horseheads Lit Lovers Book Club (call 607-739-4981 for more information)
August 23, 2pm - Meditative Hour of Drawing
August 28, 6pm - Miniature Mondays Adult Social Club
Activities for Youth
Summer Reading Club is coming to an end at the Horseheads Free Library. Don’t forget to track your minutes to earn points. Use your points to buy prizes! This month’s take 'n make is an ice cream craft. The kits will be available all month long.
Thursdays, 10:30am - Booker’s Clubhouse (ends August 17)
Thursdays, 2-4pm - Pages with Paws (ends August 10)
August 1, 2:00pm - The Tortoise and the Hare presented by OSFL Brass Quintet
August 3, 1:00pm - Dinosaur Expedition Adventure
August 4, 1:30pm - Alice in Wonderland presented by OSFL String Duo
August 16, 12:00pm - Breman Town Musicians presented by OSFL Woodwind Quintet
August 29, 6:00pm - Kindergarten Bootcamp
Van Etten Library
Monthly Craft - Summer Reading Club Leftovers
Friday, August 4, 2pm - Dinosaur Expedition Show
Friday, August 11, 2pm - "In a Jar!" Club: Soup
Wednesday, August 16, 1pm-7pm - National Tell a Joke Day - Take a Joke, Leave a Joke
Friday, August 25, 2pm - Van Etten Book Club
West Elmira Library
The Monthly Scavenger Hunt is "Wonders of the Ocean".
Tuesdays in August, 10am - Family Yoga
August 2, 2pm - Orchestra Southern Finger Lakes Storytime with music
August 7, 4pm - Summer Reading Club Final Party
August 10, 5pm - Adult Pour Canvas Program
August 14, 6pm - Wooden Flowers with Wynn Yarrow
August 24, 4pm - Back To School Storytime
August 28, 6:30pm - Adult Cookbook Book Club
August 30, 4pm - Campfire Storytime
August 31, 5pm - Adult Crayon Canvas Program
Second & Fourth Wednesday of every month, 3:30pm - Knit and Crochet Club
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. |
