September 2024 Newsletter
Check out our Events Calendar to see a full list of library events!
Holiday Closing
September 2 - Closed for Labor Day
Library Card Sign-up Month
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Chemung County Library District joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning.
Starting Tuesday, September 3rd, the Chemung County Library District will host Library Card Sign-up activities: Visit any Chemung County Library branch during the month of September and spin the prize wheel once a day when you check out. Sign up for a new card to earn a second chance to spin! Prizes will include a variety of things from CCLD goodies, coupons to the CCLD Makerspace, candy, stickers, chances to win a gift card, and more!
Friends of Horseheads Free Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Horseheads Free Library invites you to the 2024 Book Sale at the Town and Country Fire Hall (130 Gardner Road Horseheads, NY) from September 17-21 (Tuesday - Friday, 10am-7pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm). There will be a 2-hour pre-sale on Tuesday, September 17th, 8am - 10am, for those who'd like the opportunity to shop before the sale opens to the general public; there is a $10.00 fee to gain entry during the pre-sale. Cash or checks payable to the Friends of the Horseheads Free Library. We will be having our bag sale on Friday, September 20th and Saturday September 21st. Bring a bag and fill with books, CDs, or DVDs for $5.00!
Technology Training at CCLD Libraries
Volunteer Tech Help is available on Fridays at 1:15pm at Steele. Call to make an appointment with volunteer Steven, for help with your device! Steven is also able to help with assistive tech for the visually impaired (can recommend apps and services). Call 607-733-9173 (option 4) to reserve a spot.
Tablet Talk is back at Horseheads and Steele libraries! Learn to use your tablet or smartphone, in a small group setting.
Horseheads: Tuesday, September 17, 2pm - Tablet Talk
Steele: Tuesday, September 24, 1pm - Tablet Talk
CCLD Makerspace
Sewing Workshops
Sew and socialize at one of our upcoming workshops! Bring your work-in-progress projects or project ideas to an Open Sew for advice or assistance. Looking to learn more about sewing? Attend our Skill Building classes. Topics will vary from class to class, so check each month to see what skills are being covered.
Registration is required for the Skill Building classes. Call the Makerspace at 607-733-9173 (option 3) to reserve a spot. Open Sew workshops do not require registration, but space and supplies may be limited.
September 9, 5:30pm - Skill Building: How to Read a Pattern
September 16, 5:30pm - Open Sew
September 23, 5:30pm - Skill Building: Seam Finishes & Straight Sewing Tips
September 30, 5:30pm - Open Sew
Online Activities via Zoom
September 3, 6:00pm-7:00pm - 40+ Services for finding Maiden Names (Zoom)
September 13, 1pm - Big Flats Book Club (In-Person & Zoom)
September 26, 6pm - Evening Book Club (Zoom)
Steele Memorial Library
Hope you had a great growing season this summer! If you find that you had a surplus seeds, please share them with the Steele Memorial Library for our Seed Lending Library!
Just bag them up and mark what type they are and their name, such as "beans, Kentucky"; we will get them ready for borrowing in the spring. And thank you!
Activities for Adults
September 9 available until gone - Spice of the Month: Bay Leaf!
September 5 & 19, 6:15pm - Steele Photography Group
September 6, 3pm - Balloon Smash Art
September 11 , 2:30pm - Historic Calligraphy with Wynn
September 11 & 18, 6:30pm - Improv with Tim Collins
September 12, 1:30pm-2:30pm - Researching Census and Vital Records
September 14, 2pm - Pokemon GO Group
September 17, 1:30pm - Watercolor Night Adventures with Wynn
September 18, 3-4pm - Queer Art Club for 18-25 year olds
September 25, 2:30pm - Calligraphy: Writing Right with Wynn
September 25, 5pm - Stained Glass with Unterwoman
September 26, 1:30pm-2:30pm - Genealogy Lab
September 28, 1:30pm - Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
September 30, 1-5:30pm - Red Cross Blood Drive
Steele Adult Movie Showings:
September 13, 2:30pm - "Friday the 13th" (1980)
September 14, 1:30pm - "The Bikeriders" (2024)
September 16, 1pm - "In the Heights" (2021)
September 17, 6pm - "So bad, it's good!" Movie Night
September 23, 5:30pm - "Thelma" (2024)
September 27, 2pm - "Twisters" (2024)
Activities for Teens
Our TALE (teen acting lab) teens have been working on their improv skills all summer with facilitator Tim Collins. Come to the Teen Improv Showcase on Sept 24 at 6pm in the teen space! The event is open to the public. Thanks to the Triangle Fund and the Anderson Foundation.
September 2 - All Libraries Closed
Through September, Make & Take - Mini Weapons of Mayhem craft
September 3, 6pm - Back to school with Barbie Teen Movie night
September 4, 6:00 pm - Back to school with Bluey night
September 24, 6pm - Teen Improv Showcase
September 25, 4:30 pm - Cryptid and more Book Club
September 27, 6:30pm - After Hours Teen Lasertag
Mondays, 5:30pm - Teen D&D with Tim Collins or teens Daniel & Aiden
Tuesdays, 6pm - TALE (teen acting lab of Elmira)
Wednesdays, 5:30 pm - Steele Teen Creative Writing
Wednesdays, 5pm - TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
Thursdays, 4:30pm - Teen Anime Club
Thursdays, 5:30 pm - Teen D&D with Deegan
Thursdays, 6pm - TALE (playwriting)
Activities for Youth
Steele Children’s Department will be undergoing construction through October (maybe longer) as part of the ongoing renovation project. We will end up with a Children’s Room!
All Month - Weekly Riddles & Puzzles, Look & Find Cabinet, Activity & Coloring Sheets
September 3 - Monday Take & Make Kit - Pick up a kit to make a ‘Back to School Picture Frame’ at home. First come, first served. Available until gone. Children’s Area. (On activity Table).
Wednesdays, September 4 & 18, 3:30-4:30pm - LEGO Club for grades K-6 (please do not bring LEGO from home)
September 17 & 24, 6pm - Tuesday Evening Storytimes
September 20 & 27, 10am - Friday Morning Storytimes
Thursdays, September 19 & 26, 10am - Preschool Playtime
Mondays, 4:15pm, September 9, 16, 23, 30 - T(w)een Anime Club (Ages 8-12)
Wednesdays, 3:30pm, September 11, 18, & 25 - T(w)een Theater with Tim (Ages 8-12) (Registration Required - call 607-733-9173, opt. 5)
Thursday, September 19, 3:30pm - T(w)een Refresh Your Room Craft Series: Pom Pom Garland (Ages 8-12) (Registration Required - call 607-733-9173, opt. 5)
Steele Youth Movie Showings:
September 3, 6pm - "The Garfield Movie" (2024)
September 7, 2pm - "The Incredibles" (2004)
September 9, 6pm - "The Incredibles" (2004)
September 14, 2pm - "The LEGO Batman Movie" (2017)
September 16, 6pm - "The LEGO Batman Movie" (2017)
September 19, 6pm - "Muppet Treasure Island" (1996)
September 21, 2pm - "Cinderella" (feat. Camila Caballo) (2021)
September 23, 6pm - "Cinderella" (feat. Camila Caballo) (2021)
Big Flats Library
September 3, 4, 5 & 6, 3:30pm-5:00pm - Kids & Teens: Back to School Washi Tape notebooks & pencils craft! A fun project for kids all ages! Stop by the Big Flats Library the first week of school and make your own Washi Tape decorated composition notebook and pencils! All supplies will be provided! (limit 1 notebook per person/per visit)
September 25, 3:45pm - Family Movie Afternoon! Inside Out (PG) Snacks will be provided.
Activities for Adults
Call 607-562-3300, to register for programs.
September 5, 3:30pm - Needle Felting is back! (registration required; funded by the Big Flat's Women's Club)
September 13, 1pm - Big Flats Book Club (In-Person & Zoom)
September 17, 3pm-4:30pm - Craft for Adults: Halloween Brick Painting. Get prepared for Halloween! Come to Big Flats Library and paint a grey brick with the Halloween design of your choice. Supplies & sample images provided. Registration is required. Limited to 12 adults.
September 19, 3:30pm - Needle Felting (registration required; funded by the Big Flat's Women's Club)
September 26, 2pm - Afternoon Movie: Arthur the King. Based on a true story, over 10 days & 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) & a scrappy dog named Arthur.
Activities for Teens
September 3, 4, 5 & 6, 3:30pm-5:00pm - Back to School Washi Tape notebooks & pencils craft!
September 12, 4pm - 5:30pm - Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Tim Collins (registration required)
Join the Big Flats Teen D&D Group & Dungeon Master Tim Collins for an exciting role-playing
game experience. Create your character and join your friends and peers in an epic exploration of a fantasy realm. These game sessions are ideal for those new to D&D as well.
September 17, 6pm - Teen Popcorn Movie Night: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13). Popcorn & beverages will be served! (This program is intended for ages 13 and up)
September 20, 3:30pm - Painted Stepping Stones Project! Paint a cool stepping stone using stencils & acrylic paint. For decoration indoor or outdoor!
September 26, 4pm - 5:30pm - Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Tim Collins (registration required)
Activities for Youth
September 3, 4, 5 & 6, 3:30-5pm - DIY Washi Tape Notebooks & Pencils! Kids, all ages… Stop by the Big Flats Library the first week of school and make you own Washi Tape decorated composition notebook & pencils! All supplies will be provided!
September 11, 18 & 25 - Wednesdays, 10:30am - Storytimes with Miss Melanie
September 20, 3:30pm - Kids Painted Stepping Stones Project! Paint a beautiful stepping stone using stencils and acrylic paint. For decoration indoor or outdoor!
October 1, 3:45pm - Family Movie Afternoon! Inside Out 2 (PG) Snacks will be provided.
All month - Kids Craft Table (all ages): Back to School Duct Tape Projects
All month - Scavenger Hunt: Back to School! Search the library stacks and earn a prize!
Kid's Take & Make - Hand print apple tree craft. Call 607-562-3300 to reserve your kit. Supplies are limited.
Bookmobile
Our book club meets the 2nd Friday of the month at Bulkhead Hardware in Southport at 1:30pm. For the month of August we read "The Most Fun We Ever Had" by Claire Lombardo, to discuss on September 13, 1:30pm. We will read "The Quiet Tenant" by Clemence Michallon, to discuss on October 11.
Horseheads Free Library
The Horseheads Free Library will be opening at 11am on Thursday, September 5th as our staff will be attending a special meeting.
Activities for Adults
September 7, 1-4pm - Adult D&D
Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30am - Gentle Movements with Tammy Wilcox are back for 2024 due to a generous donation from the Horseheads Friends Group. This class uses a chair for balance poses and less floor positions. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat if you have one.
Wednesdays, September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 10:30am - Yoga with Tammy Wilcox. This is an instructor led Yoga class, a mat and comfortable clothes needed. This class will feature more balance positions and floor work.
September 23, 5:30pm-7pm - Painting with Jane Kim-Pronti. Instructor led acrylic painting class of a beautiful fall landscape with gorgeous colors. Limit 15. Registration needed.
September 30, 6pm - Writer’s Support Group. This is the 1-year anniversary of this group. This group is for writers who are looking for connections and support during their writing process. No registration required.
Tuesday, September 17, 2pm - Tablet Talk (call 607-739-4581 to register)
Wednesday, September 18, 1pm - Lit Lovers Book Club (call 607-739-4981 for more information)
Activities for Teens
Teen programming at Horseheads Is on hold for the months of September and October and will return the second Wednesday in November.
Activities for Youth
Hey kids! Share the books, movies and music you LOVE with other kids at the Horseheads Free Library! Each week a "Kid Librarian" will be chosen to create a display of their faves! You will be invited to decorate a shelf in our Children's Department with our craft supplies and your imagination! If you are interested in being our Kid Librarian, come to the Horseheads Free Library and or email Robin at illerr@stls.org!
Celebrate the start of school with this month’s School Bus take 'n make craft.
Wednesdays, 1:30pm - Homeschool Huddle (starts September 18)
Wednesdays, 6:30pm - Pajama Story Time!
September 20 & 27, 10:30am - Storytimes start back up! Friday mornings with Ms. Amanda.
Van Etten Library
Activities for Adults
September 4, 11, 18, 25, 11 - *Meditation Monday Moving to Wednesdays* - Join us for a short group semi-guided Headspace meditation session on Wednesdays from 11-1130. No experience necessary
September 27, 12 pm - Van Etten Book Club meets to discuss "Lula Dean’s Little Library Of Banned Books" by Kirsten Miller
Activities for Youth
September 6, 13, 20, 27, 10am - Family Story Time returns Friday mornings: caregivers and kids of all ages welcome
September afternoons - Stop in after school for Air Dry Clay craft packs the first and third weeks of September, suitable for kids 5+, while supplies last
Pack 1: Trinket Tray craft kit (available 9/4-9/13)
Pack 2: Bud Vase craft kit (available 9/16-9/30)
West Elmira Library
Monday, September 16, anytime after 4pm - All ages - Name a Quasi Moon! Complete an entry into the national contest to name Earth’s newest quasi-moon!
Activities for Adults
Monday, September 9, 6pm - Acrylic Painting Coffee Cups with Filomena (grant funded)(register: 607-733-0541)
2nd and 4th Wednesday, 3:30-5:30pm - Knit and Crochet Club
September 23, 6pm - Ready to Paint Ceramics (register: 607-733-0541)
Monday, September 30, 6:30pm- Adult- Cookbook Book Club
Activities for Youth
Scavenger Hunt - Bears - Celebrate Bear Necessities Month by finding all of the bear species hidden around the library.
September 24, 4pm - Kids Book Club
Tuesdays, 3:30pm - Creative Coloring Club
Wednesdays (starting 9/11),10:30am - Homeschool Group
Thursdays, 10:30am - Family Storytime (Starts September 12)
September 18, 3pm - Pearler Bead Craft (recommended for ages 8+, but all are welcome)
Third Thursday of every month, 3pm - Tween Maker Hour
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 x4 (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. |
