March 2016 Newsletter
Friends of CCLD Books Sandwiched In
The Friends of the Chemung County Library District presents Books Sandwiched In! Please find dates, books & reviewer listings at ccld.lib.ny.us/friends.htm. All reviews are held Fridays from 12:00 - 1:00 PM, are free and open to the public, and take place in the Steele Memorial Library auditorium. A light sandwich lunch may be purchased for $3.50 or you may bring your own. If schools are closed due to inclement weather, the book review will be rescheduled. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/friendsofccld.
Technology Training at CCLD Libraries

All classes are free and registration is required. To register for Steele classes call 733-9175; for Horseheads classes call 739-4581; for Van Etten classes call 589-4755 x3. All Steele classes take place in the Technology Training Lab.
Click the links for full class descriptions:
March 12th, 1-2pm - Hour of Code (Steele)
March 14th, 2-5pm - Tablet Talk (Van Etten)
March 15th, 1-3pm - Tablet Talk (Steele)
March 15th, 6-7pm - Intro to 3D Printing (Steele)
March 16th, 1-3pm - Beginning Computer (Steele)
March 16th, 5:30-6:30pm - Intro to 3D Modeling (Steele)
March 22nd, 2-4pm - Tablet Talk (Horseheads)
March 23rd, 1-3pm - Beginning Internet (Steele)
March 23rd, 6-7pm - Intro to Audio Editing (Steele)
March 29th, 1-3pm - Tablet Talk (Steele)
Digital Media Lab Certification Classes at Steele
Become certified to use the Digital Media Lab - Learn how to record a video, edit the video and use a green screen to add background effects. If you need a different class time, let us know. You must have a parent present if you are under 16. Once you have completed the certification class, you can use the Digital Media Lab at Steele independently.
Friday, 3/4, 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Monday, 3/14, 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Friday, 3/18, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Thursday, 3/22, 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Tech Tutoring
Steele - Mondays, by appointment, limited to 2 students per session.
Horseheads - Tuesdays, 7:00-7:45pm - Informal Q&A sessions, limited to 2 students per session.
Tinker Lab @ Steele
Stop by the Tinker Lab to take a class or use the lab equipment independently anytime the lab is open. While you're here, pick up the free 3D print of the month, a shamrock keychain (one free print per person; additional keychains are $0.25 each).
Winter Tinker Lab Hours
Monday - Thursday: 2:00PM - 8:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Click the links for full class descriptions:
Please register for the following classes by calling 733-9175. You must be at least 13 years old to sign up.
March 3rd, 5pm - Easter Basket Cricut Craft
March 10th, 6:30pm - Introduction to Sewing
March 17th, 5pm - Easter Basket Cricut Craft
Steele Memorial
Adult Events @ Steele (teens welcome)
This month at Steele we have a variety of activities for adults including a special Book of Color art workshop with artist Wynn Yarrow on 3/14, 6:30pm. This activity is made possible in part by the QuickARTS grant program administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes and funded by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Call (607)733-9173 to register.
Click the links for descriptions (some require signup):
March 2nd, 6pm - "Fan Infinity" Adult Fandom Club
March 5th, 10am - Yoga with Ultimate Fit Chick
March 14, 1-3pm: Introduction to Ancestry.com
March 14th, 6:30pm - Book of Color (Art Workshop)
March 17th, 1pm - Brick Wall Busters (Genealogy)
March 18th, 6:30pm - Bad Movie Night (Troll 2)
March 19th, 1pm - Wet Felting (Art Workshop)
March 21st, 6pm - Understanding Health Insurance
March 25th, 2pm - Friday Afternoon Film
March 30th, 6:30pm - "...but what do I eat?" (Smoothies)
Recurring Programs
March 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th, 5:30pm - Knitting Class
March 9th & 30th, 7pm - Adult Coloring Club
Weekly Groups
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm - Adult Writing Group
Wednesdays, 9-4pm - Chess Club
Wednesdays, 12:30-2pm - Knit & Crochet Club
Thursdays, 9-11am - Craft Club
Teen Events @ Steele (12-18 yrs)
Celebrate Youth Art Month with a Teen Art Scavenger Hunt. Teens can win candy when they complete the art scavenger hunt at Steele Library during March 2016 (pick up scavenger hunt sheets at the youth or adult services desks). Artwork by area teens will be displayed throughout the library. Find the art in the library and return the completed sheet for a candy bar!

Teen Tech Week is March 6-12! Sign up for Stop Motion Animation, Karaoke & Video Night, and other awesome teen events! Call 733-9173.
Click the links for descriptions (some require signup):
March 1st, 6-8pm - Sumo Bot Lego Robotics Wrestling
March 8th, 6-8pm - Karaoke & Video Night
March 9th, 6-8pm - Stop Motion Animation Exploration
March 14th & 28th, 6:30-7:30pm - Teen Writers' Group
March 22nd, 6-8pm - Teen Fandom Night: John Green & Nerdfighters
Youth Events @ Steele
March is National Youth Art Month and to celebrate, artwork from local schools will be on display throughout Steele Library courtesy of The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes. We will also offer an Art Club for ages 9 and up this month.
Click the links for descriptions (some require signup):
March 2nd, 4:00 - Maker Club for Kids
March 5th, 10:00-2:00 - Book Fest at Diven School
March 9th, 3:30 - Lego Club
March 10th, 3:30 - Book and Cookie Club
March 14th-19th, all day - Leprechaun Hunt
March 25th, 11:00 - Easter Fun Program
March 28th, 2:00 - The Peanuts Movie
Recurring Programs
Tuesdays, 10:30 - Read, Rhyme and Romp Time (storytime for ages 2 & under)
Thursdays, 6:30 - Art Club for Ages 9 and up
Fridays, 10:30 - Toddler/Preschool Storytime (ages 2 & up) *No storytime March 25*
Big Flats
On March 1st and 15th, Miss Becky is having a Fairy House construction program. Please note that this is a 2-part program and participants must be present for both parts. Registration is required: (607)562-3300. All materials provided.
March 25th is the date for the 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt! The egg hunt will start at 3pm and there will be a visit from the Easter Bunny. There will be prizes in special eggs and candy for everyone. Come and enjoy the fun! Please register your child so that we can make sure the Easter Bunny drops off enough eggs and candy.
Click the links for descriptions (some require signup):
March 1st & 15th, 6pm - Build a Fairy House
March 8th, 6pm - Popcorn & Movie Night (Peanuts Movie)
March 25th, 3pm - Easter Egg Hunt
Recurring Programs
Wednesdays, 10:30-11am - Toddler Storytime
Thursdays, 2-3pm - Homeschool with Miss Becky
Last Tuesday of the month, 6-7pm - Wii Bowling
Bookmobile
Our book club meets the first Friday of the month at our Bulkhead location at 1:30pm; this month's meeting is on March 4th. Please join us and be a part of the book discussion for The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. We're reading All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr for April's discussion.
Bookmobile will be at Book Fest on March 5th 10-2 with fun activities and games. We will also be participating in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 12th at 2pm; come give us a big wave and shout as we drive by. Later this month, join us for a
St. Patrick’s Day craft at the Southside Community Center on March 18th at 3pm.
Horseheads
Adult Events @ Horseheads
This month at Horseheads, we have a variety of Adult Programs! We are especially excited about our special 3 part jewelry-making program which begins in March and continues through April and May!
Click the links for descriptions (some require signup):
March 1st, 6pm - Creative Coloring Club for adults
March 9th, 12pm - Social Media Time Savers
March 16th, 6pm - Grafting How-To (Gardening)
March 29th, 6pm - 3-Part Jewelry Making Series: Create a Spirit Charm Pendant!
Youth Events @ Horseheads
This month Horseheads Youth Department has a variety of spring activities for children and teens. On Saturday the 26th the Easter Bunny is going to visit! Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and craft a photo frame.
Click the links for descriptions (some require signup):
March 9th, 3:30pm - Kitty Lit Reading Program with SPCA
March 14th, 6pm - Pi(e) Day
March 17th, all day - Saint Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Hunt
March 21,st 6pm – Easter/Spring Craft
March 21st – March 26th - Easter Themed Scavenger Hunt
March 21st – March 26th - Candy Count Game
March 26th, 3pm – Visit and craft with the Easter Bunny
March 28th, 2pm – No School Movie: Hop
Van Etten
Van Etten Library will have a table at this year's Spencer-Van Etten Community Showcase at the SVE High School on March 6th from 1-4pm. Also, be sure to stop by the Van Etten Library the week of March 21-25 for a fun Egg Hunt! Search the library shelves for special eggs and win a prize!
Click the links for descriptions (some require signup):
March 2nd, 3:30pm - Read Across America Day
March 4th & 18th, 11am - Family Story time
March 11th, 2pm - No School Movie: Hotel Transylvania 2
March 16th, 3:30pm - Shamrock Shenanigans
March 21st-25th - Egg Hunt
March 25th, 1pm - Good Friday Flick: Goosebumps
West Elmira
This month we are showing The Good Dinosaur and making a fossil craft for our family fun nights. Tween makers will be painting magnets with toothpicks and Adult makers will be making their own pot scrubbers. The Easter Egg Hunt is for children ages 5-12 with registration required.
Click the links for descriptions (some require signup):
March 7th, 6:30pm - Adult Maker
March 14th, 6:30pm - Family Fun Night Movie
March 21st, 6:30pm - Family Fun Night Craft
March 25th, 2pm - Easter Egg Hunt
March 28th, 7pm - Young Adult Bookclub
Weekly Groups & Recurring Programs
Mondays, 1pm - Bridge Club
Wednesdays, 10:30am - Homeschool Group
Thursdays, 10:30am - Storytime
Fridays, 1pm - Bridge Club
Last Monday of the month, 5pm-8pm - Adult Coloring
Third Wednesday of the month, 3:30pm - Tween Maker Hour
Third Thursday of the month, 3pm - Adult Book Club
And more...
2016 AARP Smart Driver Courses
The following courses take place at Steele Memorial Library. Call 733-2788 to register ($20 for AARP members; $25 for non-members). Please bring your driver's license.
March 14 & 15 - 1pm-4pm
April 4 & 5 - 1pm-4pm
May 2 - 9:30am-4:30pm (bring a bag lunch)
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For more information about these and other events, visit the CCLD Events Calendar: http://ccld.lib.ny.us/calendar.htm |