Monday August 1, 2022 |
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Contact Kelly Brown brownk@stls.org
Stop in to the Horseheads Free Library to pick up a Clown Fish craft all month long!
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The
local quilting group that displays their quilts at Steele are taking
nominations for a "Quilt of Valor" to be won by a local honorably
discharged Veteran. Entry forms are available at the Customer Service
Desk and will be accepted until Friday, August 5.
Entries are available during these hours, M-TH 9 am - 8:30 pm, and Fridays 9 am - 4:30 pm.
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Contact Horseheads Free Library zella@stls.org Location Horseheads Free Library, 405 S. Main Street Horseheads, NY 14845 - Map
Sweet Summertime Basket Quiz- From August 1-12 complete a Summertime
quiz for entry to win a Beautiful Basket of sweet summertime goodies.
This basket is a prize in itself, even without all the goodies inside.
Quizzes must be entered by August 12.
Winner will be chosen on August
15.
Good luck!
| 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM |

First come, first serve. Available until gone.
Pick up a kit with Korean Roasted Seaweed snacks and Thai Chili Sauce Dried Squid, to taste some more of what the ocean has to offer. Also includes a pack of whole grain Goldfish crackers.
Allergen info - Korean Roasted Seaweed: Organic seaweed, organic sunflower oil, Andes Lakes salt, Fructooligosaccharide. - Dried Squid: Squid, surimi (fish, most often pollock), wheat flour, tapioca starch, seasoning blend, sugar, & salt.
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Contact Steele Memorial Library 607-733-9174
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Contact Doris Jean Metzger metzgerd@stls.org Location Steele Memorial Library teen space, 101 E Church St Elmira, NY 14901 - Map
TC Commons clubhouse teens AND you visit the teen space for games,
special guests, new books and manga at the library for teens, and more!
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Contact Melissa 607-589-4435 ext. 3
Let's celebrate our last craft of Summer Reading Club by making a Sea Turtle to take home!
Come in Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 3pm-5pm to make a new friend!
This project is for Summer Reading Club Members Only.
*While supplies last.*
This program is for all ages!
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Contact West Elmira Library 6077330541
Join us at 4pm for some Survivor themed activities!
Sign up online and start logging your Summer Reading Club minutes/books to get entered for a chance to win weekly prizes! ccld.lib.ny.us/src
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Contact West Elmira Library 6077330541
Registration required for each program and limited to 10 people.
7/25- Decoupage with Susan Keough 8/01- Chalkboards with Susan Keogh
8/08- Salt of the Sea, Salt of the Earth with Wynn Yarrow (limited to 16)
8/15- Bob Ross painting program
8/22- Bob Ross painting program 8/29- Bob Ross painting program
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Tuesday August 2, 2022 |
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| 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM |
Magic man Dave Moreland will preform the summer reading club theme magic at the Town of Southport parks 9:15am-goodwiin 9:45am- Chapel 10:15-am- Draxler
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Contact West Elmira Library 6077330541
Join us for some Cosmic Kids yoga on Tuesday mornings at 11am. Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours!
Ages 4 and up. Registration required and limited.
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Contact Kelly Brown brownk@stls.org
Ahoy, mateys! Cap’n Dave has misplaced his library card
somewhere at the Horseheads Free Library and,
to find it, he’ll need your help
– and a bit of magic!
Join David Moreland, aka ‘The Great &
Powerful Dave’ for
this 45-minute show packed with
magic, mystery,
comedy, puppets, and audience participation.
The show is targeted toward
ages 4-10, but all are welcome!
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Contact Doris Jean Metzger metzgerd@stls.org Location Steele Memorial Library teen space, 101 E Church St Elmira, NY 14901 - Map
Transform old t-shirts into bags. (no sewing required) BRING A T-SHIRT; we may have some on hand if you don't have one.
Make plastic water bottles into sea creatures or whatever you desire!
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |

Ahoy, mateys! Cap’n Dave has misplaced his library card
somewhere at the Big Flats Library and,
to find it, he’ll need your help
– and a bit of magic!
Join David Moreland, aka ‘The Great &
Powerful Dave’ for
this 45-minute show packed with
magic, mystery,
comedy, puppets, and audience participation.
The show is targeted toward
ages 4-10, but all are welcome!
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Wednesday August 3, 2022 |
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| 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Contact Steele Memorial Library
Join in on games being played every Wednesday at the Steele Memorial Library from 10am-2pm. Use the giant chess set or bring your own smaller set. Please contact Michael at (607)857-8479, to RSVP (to ensure that others will be present to play chess with).
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Thursday August 4, 2022 |
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| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Contact Kelly Brown brownk@stls.org Location Horseheads Free Library, 405 S. Main Street Horseheads, NY 14845 - Map
Join Miss Kelly for stories related to the summer reading club theme: Oceans of Possibilities. We will have a story time with books and music followed by an activity time.
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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| 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM |
Contact Steele Memorial Library 607-733-9174
| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Contact Doris Jean Metzger metzgerd@stls.org Location Steele Memorial Library teen space, 101 E Church St Elmira, NY 14901 - Map
Use our art supplies or bring your own sketchbooks, pens, etc.
Go on adventures in town and in the library, sketching what you see or imagine.
Watercolors, pen, pencil, and more! Found sculpture, art journaling, manga, and more!
Beginners welcome! Just for fun! If it is too hot: we will enjoy the AC!
Snacks, too.
Guest professional artist once a month, as budgets and grants allow.
Have you signed up for Summer Reading yet?? Prizes await you for reading and/or coming to library programs!
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Friday August 5, 2022 |
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| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Contact Doris Jean Metzger metzgerd@stls.org Location Steele Memorial Library teen space, 101 E Church St Elmira, NY 14901 - Map 
Early start so we can cram in the grand finale! Love D&D? Try the summer Pathfinder Pirates theme!
Game master Tim Collins creates sea-faring adventures for an intrepid band of characters. Are you brave enough to join? For 7th to 12th graders.
Bring your dice, or use ours! Beginning players welcome.
And sign up for Teen Summer Reading for prizes, lasertag, and more!
In partnership with the SPOT program of the Chemung County Youth Bureau.
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Saturday August 6, 2022 |
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| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Contact Melissa 607-589-4435 ext. 3
We're ending our Summer Reading Club with an awesome performance by welcoming "Didgeridoo Down Under."
This program is a unique fusion of Australian
music, culture, puppetry, comedy, storytelling and
audience participation. It’s interactive, educational,
motivational and super fun for all ages!
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Sunday August 7, 2022 |
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| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Contact Melissa 607-589-4435 ext. 3
This month's craft is tie dye!
We'll be making tie dye tote bags to use for school, work, or carry your books from the library!
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3pm-4pm.
This program is for all ages!
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Monday August 8, 2022 |
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Contact Michelle E. ericksonm@stls.org
All Month
at the Big Flats Library:
Big Flats Scavenger Hunt: Sea Shells!
Search the library hidden pictures, find them all earn a token for the prize machine!
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Contact Doris Jean Metzger metzgerd@stls.org Location Steele Memorial Library teen space, 101 E Church St Elmira, NY 14901 - Map
Watch anime, eat snacks, cosplay is OK!
Tell us what manga you want us to order for the teen space!
Led by teen Izzy! :-)
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Contact West Elmira Library 6077330541
Join us at 4pm for our Summer Reading Club final party!
Sign up online and start logging your Summer Reading Club minutes/books to get entered for a chance to win weekly prizes! ccld.lib.ny.us/src
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Contact West Elmira Library 6077330541
Registration required for each program and limited to 10 people.
7/25- Decoupage with Susan Keough 8/01- Chalkboards with Susan Keogh
8/08- Salt of the Sea, Salt of the Earth with Wynn Yarrow (limited to 16)
8/15- Bob Ross painting program
8/22- Bob Ross painting program 8/29- Bob Ross painting program
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Tuesday August 9, 2022 |
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| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |

August 9, 6:00pm - In person all ages:
Local author Sherinda Ryter will be discussing her new
book
White
Squirrel: Lenape Brave, a book about Sam & Mack- a boy
and his dog.
The talk will include how
she got her ideas for the book, how long it took to write the book, and the publishing
process.Interested participants should
call 562-3300 to register for this event.
Light refreshments will be served.
| 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
Contact Jennie lewisjm@stls.org
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