December 2023 Newsletter
Check out our Events Calendar to see a full list of library events!
Library hours at Steele Memorial Library and Horseheads Free Library will be changing in 2024. Steele will be open M-Th 9-8pm, Friday 9-5pm, Sa 1-5pm; Horseheads will be open M-W 9-8pm, Th 9-6pm, F 9-5pm, Sa 1-5pm. These hours will be the same, year-round.
Holiday Closings
December 22 - Open 9am-1pm
December 23 - Closed
December 25 - Closed
December 29 - Open 9am-1pm
December 30 - Closed
January 1 - Closed
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 (607-733-9173) or Horseheads Free Library (607-739-4581) to schedule an appointment with one of our librarians.
CCLD Makerspace
Cork Reindeer Decorations
Construct your own mini reindeer! Kits will be available at the Tinker Lab in Steele Memorial Library.
Supplies are limited. One kit available per person. This program will be available as advertised, or until supplies run out.
Workshop: Soldering LED Lights for Crafts
Learn basic soldering techniques and solder LED lights together for use with crafts where small lights are needed. Soldering kits will be available for use, and LED lights and wire will be provided.
Registration is required. Call 607-733-8609 to register (limited spots available)
December 4-7, 12 - 7pm - Cork Reindeer Ornaments
December 8 & 9, 12 - 4pm - Cork Reindeer Ornaments
December 16, 2pm - Workshop: Soldering LED Lights for Crafts
Virtual Activities
December 7, 6pm - Horseheads Zoom Book Club
December 21, 1pm - Big Flats Book Club (In-Person & Zoom)
Steele Memorial Library
Activities for Adults
Join us on Saturday, December 2 for an all-day chess tournament! All ages and ability levels are welcome! No registration required. Free pizza at lunchtime! Prizes! To play, arrive anytime between 9am and 3:30pm.
Stop by to wrap your holiday gifts on December 7th and 14th from 1pm-7pm on the 2nd floor in the activity area outside of the teen space. We will provide wrapping paper, tape, bows, and gift labels!
December 1, 2:15pm - "Gremlins" Friday Afternoon Film
December 2, 9am-4:30pm - Chess Challenge (all ages)
December 7, 6:30pm - Potluck: December Theme - Leeks & Mint. Ages 12+
December 7 & 14, 1pm-7pm - Holiday Gift Wrapping (2nd floor activity area)
December 8, 2:30pm - "Last Christmas" Friday Afternoon Film
December 11, Available beginning 9:00am - Spice of the Month: Cacao Powder (First come, first served)
December 11, 6:30pm - Digital Photography
December 12, 1:30pm - Celtic Quilling, with Wynn Yarrow
December 13 & 27, 4:30pm - Drumtastic & Gentle Chair Fitness with Jessica Janowsky
December 13, 6pm - Painted Wooden Bookmarks, with Filomena
December 18, 3:15pm - Gnome Ornament Craft (Please register, limited space. Ages 12+)
December 20, 1-6pm - Red Cross Blood Drive
December 21, 1:00pm - "Die Hard" Thursday Afternoon Film
December 28, 2:00pm - "The Holiday" Thursday Afternoon Film
Wednesdays, 5pm - Dungeons & Dragons
Activities for Teens
Mondays in December, 5:30pm - Teen D&D with Tim Collins (not on Dec 25)
December 5 & 12, 5:30pm - Teen Eat, Chat & Crochet
December 7, 5:15pm - Paint holiday globe ornaments
December 12, 5pm - Teen Advisory Group meeting
December 6 & 13, 5:30pm - Teen Creative Writing
December 13, 6:30pm - Teen Safe Zones
December 15, 7pm - After Hours Teen Holiday Movie & Cookie Decorating
Thursdays in December, 5:30pm - Teen D&D with Deegan
December 14 & 21, 5:15pm - Air Clubhouse Teens visit
Through December by appointment: Teens: Laser Engrave Holiday Gifts
Activities for Youth
All Month - Scavenger Hunt
All Month - Activity & Coloring Sheets
All Month - Can you find our Elf on the Shelf?
December 5, 12, & 19, 6:00pm - Tuesday Evening Storytime
December 8 & 15, 10:30am - Friday Morning Storytime
December 2, 2:30pm - "The Polar Express" Movie in Kid’s Area. Rated G, 2004.
December 4, Available until gone - "Crystal" Pinecones Take & Make Kit (Activity Table)
December 5, 3:30pm - "The Polar Express" Movie in Kid’s Area. Rated G, 2004.
December 6, 3:00pm & 3:45pm - Keepsake Ornament Craft. Ages up to 12.
December 7, 3:15pm - Snow Measuring Sticks Craft. Ages up to 12.
December 13, 3:00pm & 3:45pm - Handprint Grinch Craft. Ages up to 12.
December 14, 6:00pm - "Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie" in Kid’s Area. Rated PG, 2023.
December 15, 2:15pm - "Rise of the Guardians" in Kid’s Area. Rated PG, 2012.
December 19, 3:30pm - "Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie" in Kid’s Area. Rated PG, 2023.
December 20, 3:00pm & 3:45pm - Make Magical Reindeer Food. Ages 2-12.
December 26, 2:30pm - "Rise of the Guardians" in Kid’s Area. Rated PG, 2012.
December 27, 10:00am - Winter Break Bingo! Ages 4-12.
December 27, 2:30pm - "Under the Boardwalk" Movie in Kid’s Area. Rated PG, 2023.
December 28, 2:00 & 3:00pm - New Year’s Noise Makers Craft. Ages 4-12.
Big Flats Library
Activities for Adults
Call 607-562-3300, to register for programs.
December 7 & 14, 3:30pm - Needle Felting (registration required; funded by the Big Flat's Women's Club)
December 13, 3pm - Winter Wine Bottle Luminary Craft (registration required)
December 21, 1pm - Big Flats Book Club (In-Person & Zoom)
Activities for Youth
 Join us at the Big Flats Library on December 19, 6pm for a special Christmas-themed Magic Show presented by professional Magician Cris Johnson! Fun for ALL ages! The show will feature magic such as beautiful Christmas lights appearing from thin air, a drawing of a Christmas elf that comes to life, an indoor "Snowstorm", and more!
Wednesdays, 10:30am - Storytimes with Miss Melanie (no storytimes on 12/20 & 12/27)
Thursdays, 3:30pm - Kids & Teen LEGO Club
Take & Make - Holiday Ornament. Call 607-562-3300 to reserve your kit. Supplies are limited.
All month - Scavenger Hunt: Find the hidden 8 Tiny Reindeer and earn a token for the prize machine.
All month - Kids Craft Table (all ages): Pinecone Snow Owls
All Month - Display of books for Winter Celebrations around the World: Check out some books about how different cultures and religions celebrate the winter season holidays differently.
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!
Bookmobile
Join Miss Kim for a craft during Holiday in the Square on December 15th from 6-9pm in Hanover Square, Horseheads.
Horseheads Free Library
Activities for Adults
Join the Adult Writer's Group to sharpen your writing skills, help edit current projects or bounce ideas off other aspiring writers. RSVP by emailing zella@stls.org. The group will meet this month on December 11, 6pm.
December 11, 6pm - Adult Writer's group (register)
December 15, 2:30pm - Adult craft: relax and paint a simple ceramic Santa (register)
December 5, 12, 19, 10:30am - Gentle Movement Series continues
Activities for Teens
December 9, 1pm - Teen Dungeons & Dragon group. Sign up to play with our Game Master Daniel. Register to play soon, space is limited. Email zella@stls.org with more questions and to register for your spot in the adventure!
 Activities for Youth
Santa is coming to the Horseheads Free Library! Santa will be here to read holiday stories at a special Saturday story time. We will also be hosting a New Year’s Party where we will countdown to noon, so you don’t have to stay up all night. This month’s take 'n make is a Holiday Penguin craft. The kits will be available all month long. Family Story Time is working its way through the alphabet. This month we will be reading stories covering the letters I and J.
Wednesdays, 2:30pm - Homeschool Huddle (not on December 20 or 27)
Thursdays, 10:30am - Family Story Time
December 4, 3:30pm - Play Dough Construction
December 5, 6:00pm - Christmas Magic
December 12, 6:00pm - Bingo
December 16, 10:30am - Stories with Santa
December 18, 10:30am - Toddler Toy Time
December 27 - Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day
December 29, 11:30am - Happy "Noon" Year Party
Van Etten Library
Activities for Adults
Dec 1, 12-1pm - Book Club (What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty)
Dec 13, 3pm - Hedgehog Book Folding Craft
December 20, 3pm - Winter Solstice Crafting Program
Activities for Youth
December 1, 10am - Family Storytime and Craft: "Welcome Winter"
Don't be Bored! : Visit the library during your school break and check out our board games, craft supplies, puzzles, and of course books and movies!
West Elmira Library
Activities for Adults
December 4, 6pm - Winter Wine Bottle Painting (register)
December 7, 4pm - Canvas Birch Trees (register)
December 11, 5pm - Textured Canvas Art (register)
December 18, 6pm - Pomander Program (register)
December 22 - Gift Wrapping
December 29, 11am - Cookbook Book Club Brunch!
Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month, 3:30pm - Knit and Crochet Club
Activities for Youth
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - The Grinch
December 14, 3pm - Tween Maker Hour
December 22, 10am - Ugly Sweater Party
Wednesdays, 10:30am - Homeschool Group
Thursdays, 10:30am - Family Storytime
First and Third Tuesday of every month, 3:30pm - Creative Coloring Club
Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month, 3pm - Unplug Board Gaming
Fourth Wednesday of every month, 4pm - LEGO 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)733-9173 (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. |
