Chemung County Library District Books of the Month - March 2022

Chemung County Library District Books of the Month - March 2022

Caroline Poppendeck with the Chemung County Library District joins WENY News at Noon with book recommendations for the month of March!

March 2nd, 7:14 AM EST
CCLD Books of the Month - June 2025

CCLD Books of the Month - June 2025

The Secret of the Three Fates - Jess Armstrong
Fagin the Thief - Allison Epstein
The Impossible Thing - Belinda Bauer

June 2nd, 3:25 PM EDT
Book Fest 2025 Returns May 10 to Wisner Park in Elmira

Book Fest 2025 Returns May 10 to Wisner Park in Elmira

The Reading Partnership of Chemung Valley will host its 2025 Book Fest from 12PM - 3PM on Saturday, May 10 at Wisner Park. The event features local authors, performers, art, and a sailplane in line with this year's theme - Up, Up and Away with Books!

May 7th, 9:41 AM EDT
Chemung Co. Library District Books of the Month - May 2025

Chemung Co. Library District Books of the Month - May 2025

Doris Jean Metzger, Teen Librarian at Steele Memorial Library shares her book picks for May, and talks about the Steele Pop Expo on May 17.
All Better Now - Author Neil Shusterman
A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe - Mahogany L. Browne

May 1st, 6:04 PM EDT
Elmira Downtown Development to Host 2025 Taste of Downtown

Elmira Downtown Development to Host 2025 Taste of Downtown

The annual tasting event will be held on April 2nd at Empire Sports at 304 N. Main Street in Elmira. Tickets are $30, and include samplings from food and beverage vendors. The event helps support the Elmira Street Painting Festival in June.

March 27th, 11:08 AM EDT
LECOM at Elmira to Host Casino Night Fundraiser March 29

LECOM at Elmira to Host Casino Night Fundraiser March 29

The Casino Night event helps raise funds for the LECOM Student Scholarship fund. The 2025 event will be held March 29th at the LECOM Event Center in Elmira.

March 19th, 9:40 AM EDT
CCLD Books of the Month: January 2025

CCLD Books of the Month: January 2025

Teen Librarian Doris Jean Metzger offers up book suggestions for January, including books focused on life skills, as well as fiction choices.

January 3rd, 4:59 PM EST
Day of the Day Wine Pairing Dinner with Little Clover Wine Company, La Monarka Food Truck

Day of the Day Wine Pairing Dinner with Little Clover Wine Company, La Monarka Food Truck

Little Clover Wine Company and La Monarka Food Truck are collaborating on a wine pairing dinner on Sunday, November 3 at 1897 Beekman House in Dundee. The event features a four-course menu of Mexican dishes served with sparkling wine.

October 29th, 9:48 AM EDT
Elmira Downtown Development Hosts Final 2024 Alive After Five; Secret Garden Returns October 4

Elmira Downtown Development Hosts Final 2024 Alive After Five; Secret Garden Returns October 4

Kylene Kiah, Executive Director at Elmira Downtown Development discusses the upcoming Secret Garden Dining event, where guests can enjoy an evening of outdoor dining and live music, in a secret location in the city.

September 27th, 11:34 AM EDT
Price is Right Live! Coming to Elmira on October 1

Price is Right Live! Coming to Elmira on October 1

Renata Stiehl talks with Price is Right Live! Host Todd Newton about taking one of America's most beloved gameshows to communities across the country. Price is Right Live! is coming to the LECOM Event Center on October 1, 2024.

September 23rd, 9:09 AM EDT
Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival Returns August 17

Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival Returns August 17

The Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival returns to Thorne Street Park in Horseheads on August 17th, from 12PM until 4:30PM. The Jazz Festival benefits the Economic Opportunity Program, Inc.

August 14th, 3:42 PM EDT
CCLD Books of the Month: July 2024

CCLD Books of the Month: July 2024

Doris Jean Metzger, Teen Librarian at Steele Memorial Library shares her book recommendations for the month of July.
There is a Door in This Darkness: Author - Kristin Cashore
Freshman Year: Is Anyone Ever Ready? Author - Sarah Mai

July 1st, 4:36 PM EDT
2nd Annual Elmira Infinite Canvas - Mural Fest 2024

2nd Annual Elmira Infinite Canvas - Mural Fest 2024

On June 22nd, mural artists will be creating works of art all over Elmira, as part of the annual Mural Fest, part of the Elmira Infinite Canvas. Learn more: https://www.communityartsofelmira.com/infinite-canvas.php

June 21st, 12:32 PM EDT
CCLD Books of the Month: June 2024

CCLD Books of the Month: June 2024

Caroline Poppendeck, Librarian at Steele Memorial Library shares her picks for the month of June.
A Murder Most French: Author - Colleen Cambridge
The Scream of Sins: Author - Chris Nickson
The Darkest Water: Author - Mark Edwards

May 31st, 6:26 PM EDT
GlassFest Celebrates 15 Years in Corning

GlassFest Celebrates 15 Years in Corning

Corning's Gaffer District has a full lineup of festivities celebrating glass and fire arts in Corning, including hot glass demos, local artisans, live music, food, and family-friendly activities in downtown Corning from May 24-26.

May 6th, 8:40 AM EDT
New Visions Honors Academy Students Bring Former FDIC Chairwoman to Area

New Visions Honors Academy Students Bring Former FDIC Chairwoman to Area

Sheila Bair, a former chairwoman of the FDIC, is coming to the Southern Tier to speak with elementary school students about financial literacy, sharing her stories from "Money Tails" - teaching money lessons to children.

April 8th, 6:55 PM EDT
CCLD Books of the Month - April 2024

CCLD Books of the Month - April 2024

The Queen of Sugar Hill - ReShonda Tate
The Trouble with You - Ellen Feldman
The Last Queen - Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

April 2nd, 12:50 PM EDT
CCLD Books of the Month: February 2024

CCLD Books of the Month: February 2024

Caroline Poppendeck, Librarian II at Steele Memorial Library, offers her book recommendations for February.
Wings of Red - Author: James W. Jennings
Gaslight (Philip Taiwo #2) - Author: Femi Kayode
The Reformatory - Author: Tananarive Due

February 1st, 8:29 AM EST
Chemung County Library District Books of the Month: January 2024

Chemung County Library District Books of the Month: January 2024

The September House - Author: Carissa Orlando
One Blood - Author: Denene Miller
A Million Little Choices - Author: Tamera Alexander

January 4th, 4:17 PM EST
CCLD Books of the Month: November 2023

CCLD Books of the Month: November 2023

The Ghost Ship (The Joubert Family Chronicles #3) - Author: Kate Mosse
The Ascent: A House Can Have Many Secrets - Author: Stefan Hertmans
Coleman Hill - Author: Kim Coleman Foote

November 3rd, 7:47 PM EDT
Military and Veterans Resource Barbeque to be Held at Eldridge Park
Military and Veterans Resource Barbeque to be Held at Eldridge Park

The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces Committee will host a Military and Veterans BBQ on Saturday, August 12th, starting at 11AM. Vets and military can enjoy a free meal, and learn about programs and resources.

August 8th, 3:11 PM EDT
India Day Returns to Corning on August 12
India Day Returns to Corning on August 12

The Southern Tier India Cultural Association will host its 2023 India Day on August 12th, which is a celebration of Indian traditions and culture. The event will be held in Centerway Square in Corning, from 4 - 8PM.

August 3rd, 3:48 PM EDT
Chemung County Library District Books of the Month - August 2023
Chemung County Library District Books of the Month - August 2023

"You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight" - Author Kaylnn Bayron
"The Lake House" - Author Sarah Beth Durst
"Sunshine: How One Camp Taught Me About Life, Death, and Hope" - Author Jarrett Krosoczka

August 1st, 3:05 PM EDT
Corning's Gaffer District Celebrates Summer in Downtown
Corning's Gaffer District Celebrates Summer in Downtown

Corning's Gaffer District has a full calendar of summer events, from its weekly farmers market, to Cruisin' Community Night on July 28th, and Bites on Bridge Community Night on August 25th, in partnership with Wiliams Toyota.

July 20th, 10:59 AM EDT
Catholic Charities to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Night at 7/14 Elmira Pioneers Game
Catholic Charities to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Night at 7/14 Elmira Pioneers Game

Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties is helping to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence, by hosting a community fundraiser at Friday's Elmira Pioneers game on July 14th.

July 13th, 5:18 PM EDT
Pathways Trucks! Trucks! Trucks! Fundraiser Returns July 15
Pathways Trucks! Trucks! Trucks! Fundraiser Returns July 15

The Pathways fundraiser, in partnership with B&W Towing, brings 30+ construction, fire trucks, cranes, police cars, and more for the 6th annual event. The event is $5 per person, or $20 per family, located at lots C & D at SUNY CCC in Corning.

July 12th, 11:03 AM EDT
Elmira Street Painting Festival to Return July 15th & 16th, 2023
Elmira Street Painting Festival to Return July 15th & 16th, 2023

The annual chalk festival is happening on West Water & Main Streets on July 15th & 16th. Artists, vendors, and volunteers are wanted for this year's event. Learn more an apply at www.elmiradowntown.com

July 1st, 11:51 AM EDT
Elmira Mural Fest 2023 to be held on June 3
Elmira Mural Fest 2023 to be held on June 3

Elmira Infinite Canvas will host its first Mural Fest 2023 on June 3, 10am-6pm on Railroad Avenue in Elmira. Celebrating the "Elmira Shines" Public Art Project, the event features art, music, activities and more.

June 1st, 5:48 PM EDT