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Mosaic of the Southern Tier Outreach

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Downstairs Lounge at Steele Memorial Library
Purpose of Reservation:

Join us at Steele Memorial Library on to learn more about services and programs offered by Mosaic of the Southern Tier! An educator will be available to provide information on free...

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Steele Kids: Noon Year's Eve Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Kid's Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Self-directed Activities & Kits, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Ring in the NOON Year with us!

Enjoy sparkling cider, crafts, and a balloon drop. (***First come, first-served with cider and crafts)

Best suited for ages 2-12

Located in the Steele Memorial Library Kid's Space

New Year's Eve (closed at 1PM)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Big Flats Library, Horseheads Free Library, Steele Memorial Library, Van Etten Library, West Elmira Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual

All CCLD locations will close at 1 PM on December 24.

Closing

New Year's Day

All Day
Big Flats Library, Horseheads Free Library, Steele Memorial Library, Van Etten Library, West Elmira Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual

All CCLD locations will be closed on New Year's Day.

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - Tablet Talk (device help)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tech Lab at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology / Careers
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use your tablet in a casual setting, talk to other tablet users, share woes, get advice, ask questions, and more. Bring your tablet or smartphone and your questions! Learn how to download eBooks from the library! 

Register
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele TEEN beginner D&D with Daniel: GROUP FULL

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Daniel leads an additional session of D&D for teens that is beginning D&D player friendly all skill levels welcome. 
 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. (teen acting lab of elmira)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Acting Lab of Elmira!  Want to try out acting in a fun, no -pressure way?  7th-12th graders learn acting skills through improv games, and more with actor and writer, educator Tim Collins.  All levels of ability welcome.

Elmira Area Writers' Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Purpose of Reservation:

Meet up with other creatives with the Elmira Area Writers' Group! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Anime Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Movies & TV / Performances
Age Group:
Teens

7th-12th graders watch, discuss anime and eat snacks. Cosplay encouraged. Hang out, bring a friend!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Craft Club: DIY Handwarmers

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Teens can make simple DIY hand-warmers to give as gifts or use for themselves to fend off frozen fingers!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele teen D&D with Deegan (group full)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Play d&d with new adult Deegan as DM.  Group is full right now. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - Vellum Luminary with Gail

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a beautiful little luminary made with vellum and lit with a tealight. Registration is required.

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Registration Required

aspirehope group

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Purpose of Reservation:

support group for mental health open to the community

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele TEEN beginner D&D with Daniel: GROUP FULL

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Daniel leads an additional session of D&D for teens that is beginning D&D player friendly all skill levels welcome. 
 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. (teen acting lab of elmira)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Acting Lab of Elmira!  Want to try out acting in a fun, no -pressure way?  7th-12th graders learn acting skills through improv games, and more with actor and writer, educator Tim Collins.  All levels of ability welcome.

Elmira Area Writers' Group

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Purpose of Reservation:

Meet up with other creatives with the Elmira Area Writers' Group! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Show & Tell

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

 

Show off your special objects & tell about them!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele TEEN New Year's Bingo & Surprise Snacks

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Food, Home, & Garden, Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Jayce has sweet prizes for winners of his themed BINGO sheets.  There will also be a surprise snack made by Jayce & library staff in the air fryer for participants to share.  The program is for 7th to 12th graders. 

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Anime Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Movies & TV / Performances
Age Group:
Teens

7th-12th graders watch, discuss anime and eat snacks. Cosplay encouraged. Hang out, bring a friend!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele teen D&D with Deegan (group full)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Play d&d with new adult Deegan as DM.  Group is full right now. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

CCLD Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - Winter Knitting with Christina

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own knitting supplies and join volunteer Christina for knitting instruction, or just to hang out and knit with others.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Pokémon GO & Trading Card Group

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Meet Pokémon GO players in the area, make new friends, set up lures, and do trades as well as trade cards! ( not limited to Pokemon cards)