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Friday, July 3

4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free snacks! Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

Saturday, July 4, Independence Day

CLOSED: The Library is closed today, Independence Day. Enjoy the holiday!

Monday, July 6

All Day: Summer Reading program sign-up begins. Sign-up in the Children's Department for great reading incentives and prizes. Participation is free. Age levels: Read-to-Me through Adult. Keep track of the books you and your children have read and we'll do the rest.

3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30 pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.

Tuesday, July 7

10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6 weeks to 18 months & caregivers. Click here for details.

4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets every Tuesday. Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

Wednesday, July 8

10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!

Thursday, July 9

1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: Pecos Bill Rides the Oregon Trail. Encore Performing Arts, Inc. presents Richard Stillman’s stories and songs of the Wild West and the Oregon Trail. These tales are woven together with guitar, banjo and mandolin picking, cowboy hat tricks, western rope spinning, and country clog dancing to create a vibrant tapestry of the settling of the American West. Free! Questions, call (607)936-3713 ext. 503.

7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays, your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the Library.

Friday, July 10

4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free snacks! Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

Saturday, July 11

12:30 pm - 2:30: Writing From Your Life with Marilyn Abbey. Learn how to develop a memory from your own life into a finished piece of writing, suitable for preserving or gift giving. Multiple ideas for sharing your work will be offered. Free. Door prizes. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502. "Be Creative @ Your Library" summer 2009 classes & workshops for adults are made possible with a generous grant from The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes

Monday, July 13

All Day: Summer Reading program sign-up continues. Sign-up in the Children's Department for great reading incentives and prizes. Participation is free. Age levels: Read-to-Me through Adult. Keep track of the books you and your children have read and we'll do the rest.

3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30 pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.

4 pm - 6: Manga Drawing Workshop. Animator and graphic artist Emily Swan will teach participants how to draw and animate in the style of contemporary graphic novels from Japan. This class will concentrate on hands, feet, faces and proportions. Free. Sign-up is not required. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

Tuesday, July 14

10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6 weeks to 18 months & caregivers. Click here for details.

4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets every Tuesday. Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

Wednesday, July 15

10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!

Thursday, July 16

1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: Madcap Productions Giant Puppet Theatre – Tales of the Silk Road. Marco Polo was only 17 years old when he started his travels to China along the ancient Silk Road. He returned home with many treasures, the most amazing of which were his stories.  With puppets as awesome as Marco Polo’s stories and your help, Madcap invites you to re-live some of these stories, meet the “Silk People”, and learn how the secrets of making silk came to the West many centuries ago. Questions, call (607)936-3713 ext. 503.

6 pm - 8: Creative Writers Group. Writing can be a lonely pursuit. Come share your accomplishments and frustrations with other creative writers interested in seeing their prose or poetry published. Adult writers in all genres are invited. Refreshments provided. For more information, please call Adult Services Director Michelle Budney at (607) 936-3713 ext 209 or email budneym@stls.org. This group meets the third Thursday of each month.

6:30 pm: The Torn Page Writers Group meets every other Thursday. Over Oreos and Root Beer, the group displays a shared passion in creative writing. Members bring pieces to read, or just show up and listen to others and give positive, constructive feedback. All are welcome! Email turnerb@stls.org.

7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays, your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the Library.

Friday, July 17

4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free snacks! Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

Monday, July 20

All Day: Summer Reading program sign-up continues. Sign-up in the Children's Department for great reading incentives and prizes. Participation is free. Age levels: Read-to-Me through Adult. Keep track of the books you and your children have read and we'll do the rest.

3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30 pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.

4 pm - 6: Manga Drawing Workshop. Animator and graphic artist Emily Swan will teach participants how to draw and animate in the style of contemporary graphic novels from Japan. This class will concentrate on character creation. Free. Sign-up is not required. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

Tuesday, July 21

10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6 weeks to 18 months & caregivers. Click here for details.

4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets every Tuesday. Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

6 pm - 8: Chef on a Shoe String with Pat Ernst Dugan. Join award winning chef and caterer, Pat Ernst Dugan, for a demonstration of creative ways with simple ingredients. We challenge Pat to cook on basic implements, such as toaster ovens and electric frying pans. Enjoy a cooking demonstration, tasting and drawing for door prizes. Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502. "Be Creative @ Your Library" summer 2009 classes & workshops for adults are made possible with a generous grant from The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes.

Wednesday, July 22

10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!

Thursday, July 23

1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: TheatreWorks USA- Jim West’s Dinosaurs! Fossil, the Dinosaur detective, mixes fun and facts in this colossal show inspired by everyone's favorite prehistoric creatures. Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, Stravinsky and Prokofiev provide the rich musical score. Free! Questions? Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays, your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the Library.

Friday, July 24

4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free snacks! Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

Monday, July 27

All Day: Summer Reading program sign-up continues. Sign-up in the Children's Department for great reading incentives and prizes. Participation is free. Age levels: Read-to-Me through Adult. Keep track of the books you and your children have read and we'll do the rest.

3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30 pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.

4 pm - 6: Manga Drawing Workshop. Animator and graphic artist Emily Swan will teach participants how to draw and animate in the style of contemporary graphic novels from Japan. This class will concentrate on animation. Free. Sign-up is not required. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

Tuesday, July 28

10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6 weeks to 18 months & caregivers. Click here for details.

12:30 pm: Beatrix Potter's Birthday Party. Gretchen Murray Sepik, Beatrix Potter impersonator, will recount highlights from the author's life in England and narrate stories from the Beatrix Potter collection. We suggest that you and your children read "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" before the visit. Event is free. (607) 936-3713 ext 503.

4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets every Tuesday. Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

6 pm - 8: Planters from Found Objects with Elizabeth Whitehouse. Elizabeth Whitehouse, author and accomplished gardener, presents a discussion on what makes a suitable object for a planter, how to prepare the object for planting and how to design an attractive planting arrangement. Elizabeth demonstrates then offers you the chance to create a planter of your own! Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502. "Be Creative @ Your Library" summer 2009 classes & workshops for adults are made possible with a generous grant from The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes.

Wednesday, July 29

10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!

Thursday, July 30

1 pm in the Laura Beer Community Room: Moreland the Magician. David Moreland is back! He will be performing a special show filled with comedy, magic, and audience participation that is customized particularly to the national summer library theme “Be Creative @ Your Library.” The show will be filled with lots of new magic and oft-requested favorites. Don’t miss it! Sign-up is required for this indoor program. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

6:30 pm: The Torn Page Writers Group meets every other Thursday. Over Oreos and Root Beer, the group displays a shared passion in creative writing. Members bring pieces to read, or just show up and listen to others and give positive, constructive feedback. All are welcome! Email turnerb@stls.org.

7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays, your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the Library.

Friday, July 31

4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free snacks! Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

Saturday, August 1

12:30 pm: Family Movie Matinee. Inkheart (2009). Rated PG. 106 minutes. Bring a bagged lunch if desired. Free refreshments. Free movie! Shown in the Laura Beer Community Room.

Monday, August 3

All Day: Summer Reading program sign-up continues. Sign-up in the Children's Department for great reading incentives and prizes. Participation is free. Age levels: Read-to-Me through Adult. Keep track of the books you and your children have read and we'll do the rest.

3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30 pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.

Tuesday, August 4

10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6 weeks to 18 months & caregivers. Click here for details.

4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets every Tuesday. Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

6 pm - 8: Creative Photography with Michelle Neumayer. Turn the ordinary into the artistic! Tired of the same old family photos and vacation pictures? Join professional photographer Michelle Neumayer for a presentation on how to use different angles and effects to take more interesting photographs. Don't miss the drawing for door prizes. Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502.

Wednesday, August 5

10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!

Thursday, August 6

7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays, your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the Library.

1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: Jeff Haynes. Percussion wizard Jeff Haynes will be joining us this summer to take all participants on a journey through numerous genres of music. Haynes creatively approaches music and offers a once in a lifetime experience! Questions, call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

Friday, August 7

4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free snacks! Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

Saturday, August 8

12 pm - 4: Indian Cultural Movement with Vani Akula. Take in the culture of India! Join us for a movie straight from India, get a taste of Indian food and learn some traditional Indian dance. Presenter Vani Akula is an accomplished artist and ethnic arts instructor. A great way to spend the afternoon. Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502 for additional information or to sign up.

Monday, August 10

All Day: Summer Reading program sign-up continues. Sign-up in the Children's Department for great reading incentives and prizes. LAST WEEK! LAST DRAWING FRIDAY! Participation is free. Age levels: Read-to-Me through Adult. Keep track of the books you and your children have read and we'll do the rest.

3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30 pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.

Tuesday, August 11

10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6 weeks to 18 months & caregivers. Click here for details.

4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets every Tuesday. Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

6 pm - 8: Artistic Clothing Recycling. Bring a bag of used (but in good condition) clothing to swap/donate. Seamstress and clothing designer Annie Meek will demonstrate simple ways to alter and combine clothes to make something new. Then dive in and pick out a couple pieces of clothing to alter. Plan, alter and show off your new fashions! Help will be available. Drawings for door prizes. Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502.

Wednesday, August 12

10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!

Thursday, August 13

1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: End of Summer Dance Party celebration with Doc Possum. As Be Creative @ You Library Summer Reading Program 2009 draws to a close, come for one final hoorah and celebrate the end of summer with us! Doc Possum has what it  takes to get your little ones dancing for joy. Questions, call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

6 pm - 7:30: Computer Class - 1st of two-part series, Intro to Email. Obtain a free email account. Learn basic Web-based email functions. Sign-up is required. Space is limited. To sign up, visit the Reference Desk or call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502 or email reimerl@stls.org.

6:30 pm: The Torn Page Writers Group meets every other Thursday. Over Oreos and Root Beer, the group displays a shared passion in creative writing. Members bring pieces to read, or just show up and listen to others and give positive, constructive feedback. All are welcome! Email turnerb@stls.org.

7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays, your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the Library.

Friday, August 14

4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free snacks! Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

Monday, August 17

3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30 pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.

Tuesday, August 18

10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6 weeks to 18 months & caregivers. Click here for details.

4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets every Tuesday. Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

Wednesday, August 19

10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!

Thursday, August 20

7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays, your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the Library.

Friday, August 21

4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free snacks! Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

Monday, August 24

3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30 pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.

Tuesday, August 25

10:30 am - 11: Baby Bookworms infant lapsit. Suggested for babies 6 weeks to 18 months & caregivers. Click here for details.

4 pm: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets every Tuesday. Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

Wednesday, August 26

10:30 am - 11: Little Red Hen's Friend's Story Time. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Creative storytelling at its best, with occasional surprises!

Thursday, August 27

6 pm - 7:30: Computer Class - 2nd of two-part series, Intro to Email. Advanced email functions. Working with attachments. Sign-up is required. Space is limited. To sign up, visit the Reference Desk or call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502 or email reimerl@stls.org.

6:30 pm: The Torn Page Writers Group meets every other Thursday. Over Oreos and Root Beer, the group displays a shared passion in creative writing. Members bring pieces to read, or just show up and listen to others and give positive, constructive feedback. All are welcome! Email turnerb@stls.org.

7 pm - 7:30: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time. On Thursdays, your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for pre-bedtime stories @ the Library.

Friday, August 28

4 pm: Guitar Hero III. Come play Guitar Hero projected on a big screen. Free snacks! Email brockj@stls.org for additional information.

Monday, August 31

3:30 pm - 4: Music & More. Children of all ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30 pm to 4. Please join us! Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for additional information.

 

Programs for Children

(607) 936-3713 ext 503

Story Times

Baby Bookworms is our free infant & caregiver lap-sit program. Participants meet for 30 minutes on Tuesdays at 10:30 am. Suggested for babies 6 weeks to 18 months. Click here for details.

 

We invite toddlers (and their designated adults) to Chicken Little Story Time on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 11. Chicken Little Story Time will take a break for the summer and return in the fall.

 

On Wednesdays, all preschool age children are invited to listen, sing-along and otherwise shine during Little Red Hen's Friends Story Time from 10:30 am to 11.

 

On Thursdays, your children are encouraged to dress in pajamas for Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time, which starts at 7 pm and ends at 7:30.

 

Music & More!

All ages are welcome to sing, dance, listen to stories and more on Mondays from 3:30 pm to 4. Please join us. 936-3713 ext 503.

 

Special Events & Programs for Children & Families

Tuesday, July 28

12:30 pm: Beatrix Potter's Birthday Party. Gretchen Murray Sepik, Beatrix Potter impersonator, will recount highlights from the author's life in England and narrate stories from the Beatrix Potter collection. We suggest that you and your children read "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" before the visit. Event is free. (607) 936-3713 ext 503.

 

Be Creative @ Your Library

Summer Reading 2009

The summer reading program encourages participants of all ages; children, teens, and adults to continue reading throughout the summer. Reading levels are categorized, and rewards are given for reaching level goals. Plus, participants will be entered into weekly drawings for some really great incentives! Come and ‘Be Creative’ with us July 6 - August 15! All events are free and open to the public. Sign-up is not required for outdoor events at Nasser Civic Center Arena.

Monday, July 6

All Day: Summer Reading program sign-up begins. Sign-up in the Children's Department for great reading incentives and prizes. Participation is free. Age levels: Read-to-Me through Adult. Keep track of the books you and your children have read and we'll do the rest.

Thursday, July 9

1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: Pecos Bill Rides the Oregon Trail. Encore Performing Arts, Inc. presents Richard Stillman’s stories and songs of the Wild West and the Oregon Trail. These tales are woven together with guitar, banjo and mandolin picking, cowboy hat tricks, western rope spinning, and country clog dancing to create a vibrant tapestry of the settling of the American West. Questions, call (607)936-3713 ext. 503.

Thursday, July 16

1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: Madcap Productions Giant Puppet Theatre – Tales of the Silk Road. Marco Polo was only 17 years old when he started his travels to China along the ancient Silk Road. He returned home with many treasures, the most amazing of which were his stories.  With puppets as awesome as Marco Polo’s stories and your help, Madcap invites you to re-live some of these stories, meet the “Silk People”, and learn how the secrets of making silk came to the West many centuries ago. Questions, call (607)936-3713 ext. 503.

Thursday, July 23

1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: TheatreWorks USA- Jim West’s Dinosaurs! Fossil, the Dinosaur detective, mixes fun and facts in this colossal show inspired by everyone's favorite prehistoric creatures. Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, Stravinsky and Prokofiev provide the rich musical score. Questions, call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

Thursday, July 30

1 pm in the Laura Beer Community Room: Moreland the Magician. David Moreland is back! He will be performing a special show filled with comedy, magic, and audience participation that is customized particularly to the national summer library theme “Be Creative @ Your Library.” The show will be filled with lots of new magic and oft-requested favorites. Don’t miss it! Sign-up is required for this indoor program. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

Thursday, August 6

1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: Jeff Haynes. Percussion wizard Jeff Haynes will be joining us this summer to take all participants on a journey through numerous genres of music. Haynes creatively approaches music and offers a once in a lifetime experience! Questions, call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

Thursday, August 13

1 pm at Nasser Civic Center Arena: End of Summer Dance Party celebration with Doc Possum. As Be Creative @ You Library Summer Reading Program 2009 draws to a close, come for one final hoorah and celebrate the end of summer with us! Doc Possum has what it  takes to get your little ones dancing for joy. Questions, call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

 

Films & Family Movies

(607) 936-3713

"Friday's Free Film @ the Library"

Selected Fridays starting at 7 pm

Doors open at 6:45.

The Southeast Steuben County Library has acquired a site license that ensures copyright compliance when showing feature films. Our high-quality digital projector, audio system and large pull-down screen let us convert the Laura Beer Community Room into a comfortable theater.

FRIDAY'S FREE FILMS TAKE A BREAK FOR THE SUMMER
AND WILL RETURN IN THE FALL

 

Family Movie Matinees

Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a Family Movie Matinee. Free. Bring a bagged lunch. Refreshments provided. Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for details. Children age 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. (2008). 91 minutes. Rated PG.

Saturday, August 1

12:30 pm: Family Movie Matinee. Inkheart (2009). Rated PG. 106 minutes. Bring a bagged lunch if desired. Free refreshments. Free movie! Shown in the Laura Beer Community Room.

 

Teen Screen Movies

Join us on selected Saturdays for Teen Screen Movie Matinee. It's free! Held in the Laura Beer Community Room. TEEN SCREEN MOVIES RETURN IN SEPTEMBER.

Classes & Workshops

(607) 936-3713 ext 502

Creative Writing Group

Meets once a month on the third Thursday

6 pm - 8: Creative Writers Group. Writing can be a lonely pursuit. Come share your accomplishments and frustrations with other creative writers interested in seeing their prose or poetry published. Adult writers in all genres are invited. Refreshments provided. For more information, please call Adult Services Director Michelle Budney at (607) 936-3713 ext 209 or email budneym@stls.org. This group meets the third Thursday of each month.

 

Computer Classes

Thursday, June 18

6 pm - 7:30: Computer Class - 2nd of three-part series, Introduction to Computers. Finding, opening & saving Microsoft Word documents, and more. Sign-up is required. Space is limited. To sign up, visit the Reference Desk or call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502 or email reimerl@stls.org.

Thursday, July 2

6 pm - 7:30: Computer Class - 3rd of three-part series, Introduction to Computers. Using keyboard shortcuts, creating folders; basics review. Sign-up is required. Space is limited. To sign up, visit the Reference Desk or call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502 or email reimerl@stls.org.

2-PART E-Mail SERIES BEGINS

Thursday, August 13

6 pm - 7:30: Computer Class - 1st of two-part series, Intro to Email. Obtain a free email account. Learn basic Web-based email functions. Sign-up is required. Space is limited. To sign up, visit the Reference Desk or call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502 or email reimerl@stls.org.

Thursday, August 27

6 pm - 7:30: Computer Class - 2nd of two-part series, Intro to Email. Advanced email functions. Working with attachments. Sign-up is required. Space is limited. To sign up, visit the Reference Desk or call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502 or email reimerl@stls.org.

 

 

Manga Drawing Workshops

Monday, July 13

4 pm - 6: Manga Drawing Workshop. Animator and graphic artist Emily Swan will teach participants how to draw and animate in the style of contemporary graphic novels from Japan. This class will concentrate on hands, feet, faces and proportions. Free. Sign-up is not required. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

Monday, July 20

4 pm - 6: Manga Drawing Workshop. Animator and graphic artist Emily Swan will teach participants how to draw and animate in the style of contemporary graphic novels from Japan. This class will concentrate on character creation. Free. Sign-up is not required. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

Monday, July 27

4 pm - 6: Manga Drawing Workshop. Animator and graphic artist Emily Swan will teach participants how to draw and animate in the style of contemporary graphic novels from Japan. This class will concentrate on animation. Free. Sign-up is not required. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 503.

 

"Be Creative" Adult Summer Programs

"Be Creative @ Your Library" summer 2009 classes & workshops for adults are made possible with a generous grant from The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes

Saturday, July 11

12:30 pm - 2:30: Writing From Your Life with Marilyn Abbey. Learn how to develop a memory from your own life into a finished piece of writing, suitable for preserving or gift giving. Multiple ideas for sharing your work will be offered. Free. Door prizes. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502.

Tuesday, July 21

6 pm - 8: Chef on a Shoe String with Pat Ernst Dugan. Join award winning chef and caterer, Pat Ernst Dugan, for a demonstration of creative ways with simple ingredients. We challenge Pat to cook on basic implements, such as toaster ovens and electric frying pans. Enjoy a cooking demonstration, tasting and drawing for door prizes. Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502.

Tuesday, July 28

6 pm - 8: Planters from Found Objects with Elizabeth Whitehouse. Elizabeth Whitehouse, accomplished gardener, presents a discussion on what makes a suitable object for a planter, how to prepare the object for planting and how to design an attractive planting arrangement. Elizabeth demonstrates then offers you the chance to create a planter of your own! Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502.

Tuesday, August 4

6 pm - 8: Creative Photography with Michelle Neumayer. Turn the ordinary into the artistic! Tired of the same old family photos and vacation pictures? Join professional photographer Michelle Neumayer for a presentation on how to use different angles and effects to take more interesting photographs. Don't miss the drawing for door prizes. Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502.

Saturday, August 8

12 pm - 4: Indian Cultural Movement with Vani Akula. Take in the culture of India! Join us for a movie straight from India, get a taste of Indian food and learn some traditional Indian dance. Presenter Vani Akula is an accomplished artist and ethnic arts instructor. A great way to spend the afternoon. Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502 for additional information or to sign up.

Tuesday, August 11

6 pm - 8: Artistic Clothing Recycling. Bring a bag of used (but in good condition) clothing to swap/donate. Seamstress and clothing designer Annie Meek will demonstrate simple ways to alter and combine clothes to make something new. Then dive in and pick out a couple pieces of clothing to alter. Plan, alter and show off your new fashions! Help will be available. Drawings for door prizes. Free. Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502.

 


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