Southeast Steuben County Library

06/01/2026

On this past Saturday, area chess enthusiasts of all ages gathered to participate in the Library's Chess Challenge, held in cooperation with the Chemung County Chess Club. Games were played, skills sharpened, refreshments were enjoyed, prizes were awarded, and a good time was had by all.

06/01/2026

Welcome to the Monday, June 1 edition of "Today at the Library," a listing of today's special programs and events put on by the Southeast Steuben County Library. The Very Best Place to find ALL Library programs is on our website calendar: ssclibrary.org/activities

Today, Monday, June 1 :
There are no special Library programs today, but we are open from 9 AM to 7 PM, we have public access computers, free WiFi, and oh so many books!
We are, as always, Awesome.

05/31/2026

New York Times Bestsellers: June 7, 2026

All titles can be requested/checked out through the library. If you'd like to go the traditional route to request a title on this list and drop by the library, or give us a call - please do! Our telephone number is: 607-936-3713 You can also request titles through StarCat found at - THE BESTSELLERS FICTION 1. THE BALLAD OF FALLING DRAGONS by Sarah A....

All titles can be requested/checked out through the library. If you’d like to go the traditional route to request a title on this list and drop by the library, or give us a call – pleas…

05/30/2026

Welcome to the Saturday, May 30 edition of "Today at the Library," a listing of today's special programs and events put on by the Southeast Steuben County Library. Some events and programs will be in person, others may be online, and some may take place at locations other than the Library.
The Very Best Place to find ALL Library programs is on our website calendar: ssclibrary.org/activities. Please visit the calendar for more details about the programs listed below.

Today, Saturday, May 30 :
• The Southeast Steuben County Library, in cooperation with the Chemung County Chess Club, presents a FREE CHESS CHALLENGE: “A Free for All, Free to All”
Open to ALL ages and abilities. Certificates of participation for all, prizes for a lucky and skilled few. For more information call Michelle Wells at (607) 936-3713 x209, or email: [email protected].
• College Essay Workshop; at the Library; 12 Noon to 1 PM. Are you a high school senior planning to go to college? Start your personal statement for your college application. Come to this free workshop with Ithaca College professor Julie Fromer. Julie will help you brainstorm topics, share tips, and answer questions to get you started. Open to seniors only. Registration required, please sign up on our website:
ssclibrary.org/event/college-essay-workshop-may30-2026/
• Teen Dungeons & Dragons, at the Library, 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Led by Dungeon Master Robin, this gathering is suitable for ages 13-17.
If you have questions about D&D (campaigns, settings, etc.) call Robin at (607)936-3713 x213 or email: [email protected]
Registration required for each session. Call Kayla to sign up at (607)936-3713 x216 or email: [email protected].

05/29/2026

Suggested Listening & Viewing: May 29, 2026

Hi everyone, here is our weekly Suggested Listening and Viewing post; featuring ten songs and two streaming video recommendations, one from a mainstream service and the other from Kanopy, the library's free to access streaming service (all you need is a library card!). First off the music and this weekend the focus is on light, upbeat and mellow music suitable for your weekend listening pleasure....

Hi everyone, here is our weekly Suggested Listening and Viewing post; featuring ten songs and two streaming video recommendations, one from a mainstream service and the other from Kanopy, the libra…

05/29/2026

Local History Photos & Newspaper: May 29, 2026

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week. – Local History Photo 1: Corning Free Academy Football Team (Circa early 1900s) - Local History Photo 2: Corning Free Academy Team (Circa 1920s) - Local History Photo 3: Aerial View of Corning (date unknown) – A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago! Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y....

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week. – Local History Photo 1: Corning Free Academy Football Team (Circa early 1900s) – Local History Photo 2: Co…

05/29/2026

Welcome to the Friday, May 29 edition of "Today at the Library," a listing of today's special programs and events put on by the Southeast Steuben County Library. Some events and programs will be in person, others may be online, and some may take place at locations other than the Library.
The Very Best Place to find ALL Library programs is on our website calendar: ssclibrary.org/activities. Please visit the calendar for more details about the programs listed below.

Today, Friday, May 29 :
• Friday Movie (for Kids!); at the Library; 3:15 to 4:45 or so. Every Friday afternoon after school, Miss Sue will show a new movie for kids. All the films will start at 3:15 PM and will be rated G or PG. What movie will Miss Sue show? You have to be there if you want to know! No need to sign up, just show up.
• NO Adult Dungeons and Dragons Today. We hope to see you again next week.

05/28/2026

The Scholarship Committee of the Library Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2026 Nancy Doutt and The Friends of the Southeast Steuben County Library Scholarship. The scholarship is for those planning on attending a college, university, institute, certificate program, vocational or trade school in a post-secondary course of study in the fall of 2026.

The first recipient is Keisha Karemba. She recently moved to Corning with her parents, from Zimbabwe. She received her GED, and she’s finished her first year at CCC; she’ll be returning for her second year at CCC in the fall, focusing on psychology. She also works as a social companion for the elderly in our community. The committee loved her enthusiasm and her dedication to learning.

The second recipient is Everal Adler-Gribble. He’s a senior at C-PPHS and will be attending Stony Brook University with a focus on biology. He’s been training as an EMT in Corning. The committee admired his emphasis on getting an education; after a move to Florida, he realized that C-PPHS offered him better opportunities, so he returned even though that involved some hardships for him.

Congratulations to both of this year's scholarship recipients.
And thank you to everyone who applied. We wish everyone success in their studies and future careers.

05/28/2026

It's Coming! Summer Reading is Coming! It all kicks off on Monday, July 6, as 10 AM.
Come to the Library and sign up, play games, get swag.
This year's theme is Unearth a Story, and we are ready.
P.S. You can also register early, by June 30, to be entered for prize drawings, and still come to the kick-off event just for fun! Early register here: bit.ly/SummerReadSSCL
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