Southern Tier Library System

Southern Tier Library System STLS connects 48 community libraries in Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben & Yates counties.

Thank you to all of our communities who participated in the Messages from Our Orbit: STLS Community Time Capsules!You m...
08/31/2026

Thank you to all of our communities who participated in the Messages from Our Orbit: STLS Community Time Capsules!

You made history at your local library this summer! We are so excited to start adding your thoughts, photos, art, hopes and dreams to the time capsules and revisit your history in 2076!

08/28/2026

New in Libby: Four County Library System has joined our OverDrive partnership! STLS has partnered with Finger Lakes Library System, Four County Library System, and OWWL Library System to share OverDrive collections. Through this partnership, you can access titles in all four collections, with just a few limitations. All you need is your STLS library card - no additional card needed! Learn more: https://stls.libguides.com/digitalresources/AddLibrariesInLibby

🎒 Back-to-School the Sustainable Way As the school year approaches, libraries can help families reduce waste and save mo...
08/28/2026

🎒 Back-to-School the Sustainable Way

As the school year approaches, libraries can help families reduce waste and save money.

STLS member libraries offer:
📚 Free access to books and learning resources
💻 Digital materials and online research tools
🧩 Educational programs and activities for students

Borrowing instead of buying is one of the easiest ways to make back-to-school season more sustainable.

Attention STARCat users!We will be performing system updates today through 4:00 PM. During this time, STARCat will be un...
08/27/2026

Attention STARCat users!

We will be performing system updates today through 4:00 PM. During this time, STARCat will be unavailable and may intermittently go online and offline as we complete the updates.

Thank you for your patience while we work to improve STARCat’s reliability, accessibility, security, and overall patron experience.

Heading back to school? Libraries offer resources for homework help, research tools, online learning, and free access t...
08/26/2026

Heading back to school? Libraries offer resources for homework help, research tools, online learning, and free access to information for learners of all ages. Check out NOVELny for Students to help you prepare for back-to-school! https://novelnewyork.org/students

[Edit: Workshop moved from the 8th to the 10th].Join us at the Montour Falls Library on Thursday, September 10th from 6...
08/25/2026

[Edit: Workshop moved from the 8th to the 10th].

Join us at the Montour Falls Library on Thursday, September 10th from 6pm to 7pm for a workshop on STLS Digital Resources!

The Southern Tier Library System offers several digital resources that you can take advantage of with a library card from any of the 48 libraries in the Southern Tier. These resources include audiobooks, ebooks, resume building, interview help, breaking news, and so much more! This workshop will give an overview of how to access these reources and what they all have to offer.

Attendees are encourage to bring their own device, if they have one. Slides from the session will be provided as well. Make sure to register and save your spot!
➡ https://stls.libcal.com/calendar/Digital-Literacy/Resources

Cultivating Digital Literacy workshops are made possible by the Southern Tier Library System through grant funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission

🚨 LAST CALL: Send Your Message Into the Future! 🚀There’s still time to make history in your community! Visit your local ...
08/24/2026

🚨 LAST CALL: Send Your Message Into the Future! 🚀

There’s still time to make history in your community! Visit your local library to send a message into the future! Participate in the Messages from Our Orbit community time capsule, and you can share your story, your hopes, your dreams, or your perspective and become part of our community time capsules.

You can submit a:
✉️ Letter
🎨 Drawing
📸 Photograph

📅 Submissions are open through August 31!
⏳ Learn more https://stls.libguides.com/MessagesFromOurOrbit

08/19/2026

🌻 Enjoy the last weeks of summer with your library

Libraries across the Southern Tier offer opportunities to learn about nature, sustainability, and the environment.

You might find:
🦋 Pollinator gardens and outdoor spaces
📚 Nature-themed books and programs
🌱 Community partnerships focused on environmental education

Visit your local STLS library to explore resources that help connect communities with the natural world.

Many congratulations to Hornell Public Library, who recently celebrated its 115th birthday! 🎉 For 115 years, the library...
08/18/2026

Many congratulations to Hornell Public Library, who recently celebrated its 115th birthday! 🎉

For 115 years, the library has been a cherished part of the Hornell community, connecting people with books, resources, programs, and one another. Here’s to celebrating all they have accomplished and looking forward to the many years of community impact still to come!

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9424 Scott Road
Painted Post, NY
14870

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+16079623141

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