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Hi everyone, click the following link to see a cool WENY TV newscast focusing on the Southeast Steuben County Library Makerspace — Creation Station!
Thanks to WETM TV, and specifically to Reporter Isabel Garcia, for coming to visit our Makerspace and helping us to get the word out that it is a great place to come to create projects!
Have a great weekend!
Linda, SSCL
Monday, November 9, 2015:
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, open from 10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m. on Mondays.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning projects (photos, slides, documents)
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015:
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, open from 3:00 – 5:00 p. m. on Tuesdays.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning projects (photos, slides, documents)
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
*Some projects will require a small fee for materials.
Thursday, November 12, 2015:
Senior Tech: Introduction to Tablets, E-Readers & Streaming Video Players: This program will offer a history of the evolution of tablets, e-readers & streaming video players and will offer tips on just how you can use these devices to enrich your daily life! There will be tablets, e-readers and streaming video players to try out! Join us! Refreshments will be served.
Registration is appreciated! To register for this program stop by the library, call us at: 607-936-3712 x 502, or, send an email to us at the following address: DIGLIT@STLS.ORG
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Corning Area Writer’s Group: Inject some socialization into your solo writing time by join the library’s Adult Creative Writers Group for conversation, inspiration and feedback on writing projects. No sign up is required. This group meets every Thursday from 6-8 pm. On the third Thursday of the month the group meets in the library. On the other Thursdays the group meets at Soul Full Cup CoffeeHouse. For more information, please call Adult Services Director Michelle Wells at (607) 936-3713 ext. 209 or email wellsm@stls.org.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p. m.
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, open from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library
include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning projects (photos, slides, documents)
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space.
Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
*Some projects will require a small fee for materials.
Saturday, November 14, 2015:
NaNoWriMo Write In: Get your 50,000 words in this month. Bring a laptop or notebook and pen. Prizes and refreshments provided.
Time: 3:00 p. m. – 6:00 p. m.
Available Throughout The Week: One-On-One Personal Technology Appointments:You can make an appointment with a member of the Library’s Digital Literacy Services staff as an individual or for 2-4 people to learn how to use a new computer, Mac, e-reader, tablet, smartphone, email, The Internet or a variety of software including the Microsoft Office Suite & Skype at a variety of times throughout each month.
This is a free service the library offers!
To make an appointment call the library at: 607-936-3713 x 502 or send an email to us at the following email address: DIGLIT@STLS.ORG
Have a great week!
Linda, SSCL
Monday, November 2, 2015:
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, open from 10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m. on Mondays.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning projects (photos, slides, documents)
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015:
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, open from 3:00 – 5:00 p. m. on Tuesdays.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning projects (photos, slides, documents)
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
*Some projects will require a small fee for materials.
Thursday, November 5, 2015:
Corning Area Writer’s Group: Inject some socialization into your solo writing time by join the library’s Adult Creative Writers Group for conversation, inspiration and feedback on writing projects. No sign up is required. This group meets every Thursday from 6-8 pm. On the third Thursday of the month the group meets in the library. On the other Thursdays the group meets at Soul Full Cup CoffeeHouse.
For more information, please call Adult Services Director Michelle Wells at (607) 936-3713 ext. 209 or email wellsm@stls.org.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p. m.
Spin a Yarn! Bring in a knitting or crochet project you are working on, get instructions or help or use club materials to make something for a greater good. For more details, call (607)936-3713. All skill levels welcome.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p. m.
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, open from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning projects (photos, slides, documents)
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
*Some projects will require a small fee for materials.
Friday, November 6, 2015:
Friday Night Free Film: Foxcatcher (2014): Based on true events, “Foxcatcher” tells the dark and fascinating story of the unlikely and ultimately tragic relationship between an eccentric multi-millionaire (Steve Carell) and two champion wrestlers (Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo). Directed by Academy Award nominee Bennett Miller (2005, Best Director, “Capote”) it is a rich and moving story of brotherly love, misguided loyalty, and the corruption and emotional bankruptcy that can accompany great power and wealth.
Foxcatcher was nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Makeup. MPAA Rating: R. Run Time: 134 minutes.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1100089/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Time: 7:00 – 9:44 p. m.
Library doors open at 6:45 p. m. to admit film-goers and the movie starts at 7:00 p. m. sharp.
Available Throughout The Week: One-On-One Personal Technology Appointments: You can make an appointment with a member of the Library’s Digital Literacy Services staff as an individual or for 2-4 people to learn how to use a new computer, Mac, e-reader, tablet, smartphone, email, The Internet or a variety of software including the Microsoft Office Suite & Skype at a variety of times throughout each month.
This is a free service the library offers!
To make an appointment call the library at: 607-936-3713 x 502 or send an email to us at the following email address: DIGLIT@STLS.ORG
Have a great week!
Linda, SSCL
Monday, October 26, 2015:
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, open from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Mondays.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
Tuesday October 27, 2015:
Sticky Notes: A Thematic Book Club: Simply pick a book to read related to the monthly theme in some way, fiction or non-fiction, any genre, then come tell the group about it – what it was about, what you liked, or didn’t like. Then we’ll vote on the next theme! Light refreshments served. For questions, call Michelle Wells at 607 936 3713 x 209 or email wellsm@stls.org.
Date & Time: 4th Tuesday of each month starting at 1:00 p.m.
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, open from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
*Some projects will require a small fee for materials.
3 D Printer Program: Bird Feeders: This program will include a brief 3 D Printer presentation and then attendees will select one of several 3 D bird feeder templates to create their own bird feeders.
Registration is required for this program. You can register at the Reference Desk, by telephone:
607-936-3713 ext. 502 or by email: DIGLIT@STLS.ORG
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday, October 28, 2015:
Corning Area Writer’s Group: Inject some socialization into your solo writing time by join the library’s Adult Creative Writers Group for conversation, inspiration and feedback on writing projects. No sign up is required. This group meets every Thursday from 6-8 pm. On the third Thursday of the month the group meets in the library. On the other Thursdays the group meets at Soul Full Cup CoffeeHouse.
For more information, please call Adult Services Director Michelle Wells at (607) 936-3713 ext. 209 or email wellsm@stls.org.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, open from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
*Some projects will require a small fee for materials.
Have a great week!
Linda, SSCL
Click on the photo for a larger view:
And click on the link for a 2-page letter size brochure to display — the brochure explains what you can create in our Makerspace, Creation Station!
Before our listing of events for this week just a quick FYI — this week we’ll be raffling off two Kindle Paperwhite e-readers for our End of Summer Reading Season – Kindle Raffle Week!
Drop by the library this week and ask the staff about Creation Station, the new SSCL Makerspace — and you be eligible to fill out a raffle ticket for one of our End of Summer Reading Season gift raffles!
Raffle 1: Kindle Paperwhite e-reader
Raffle 2: Kindle Paperwhite e-reader
Raffle 3: Book & CD gift bag: Love Letters by Beverly Lewis & the CD Dylan, Cash, and The Nashville Cats: A New Music City.
Help us celebrate the end of a great Summer Reading Season and register to win a raffle prize today!
You can even drop into @ The Creation Station itself during our summer hours of operation: Tuesday afternoon from 1-4 or Thursday evening from 5-8 and check it out – and also fill out a raffle ticket!
And onto the events items of the week…
Tuesday, August 11, 2015:
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, will be open from 1-4 p.m.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All Patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
*Some projects will require a small fee for materials.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015:
Digital Literacy Walking Club: Using Fitness Trackers, Mobile Music Players and Fitness Apps: Join the Digital Literacy Services Team and learn how to use a fitness tracker, MP3 player and health apps to improve your walking experience. We will have a brief presentation each week discussing popular fitness trackers, MP3 Players and health apps available. Then, we will put on our walking shoes and hit the pavement for a nice walk around our new Tioga Avenue walking park and utilize some of those devices to see how they work! Bring your walking shoes, bottled water and any new health tracking device you might already own or try one of ours!
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday, August 13, 2015:
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, will be open from 5-8 p.m.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All Patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
*Some projects will require a small fee for materials.
Corning Area Writer’s Group: Inject some socialization into your solo writing time by join the library’s Adult Creative Writers Group for conversation, inspiration and feedback on writing projects. No sign up is required. This group meets every Thursday from 6-8 pm. On the third Thursday of the month the group meets in the library. On the other Thursdays the group meets at Soul Full Cup CoffeeHouse.
For more information, please call Adult Services Director Michelle Wells at (607) 936-3713 ext. 209 or email wellsm@stls.org.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Phenomenon and Paranormal Investigations: Exploring Seneca and Beyond: What lurks in the depths of the Finger Lakes? Join us for a viewing of the short documentary “Exploring Seneca” from PPI Investigations then hear stories about their other investigations and ask questions of your own.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 14, 2015:
Monthly Science Fiction Film: Silent Running (1972): As this science fiction classic opens, botanist Freeman Lowell (Bruce Dern) has spent eight years aboard the space freighter “Valley Forge” preserving the only botanical specimens left from Earth under huge geodesic domes. When he receives orders to destroy the project and return home, Lowell rebels and hijacks the freighter, while plunging the craft into the gaseous Rings of Saturn. From that moment on, he has only the trees, the gardens and two “Drone” robots, Huey and Dewey, to keep him company on his greatest adventure of all. MPAA Rating: G. Run Time: 90 minutes.
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Write In: We’ll have food, electricity, inspiration and door prizes. Bring your writing materials of choice and join us for an afternoon of creativity.
Made possible by the Friends of the Library, S.S.C.
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Also Available During Each Week:
One-On-One Personal Technology Sessions are available by appointment during the week! You can make an appointment with a member of our Digital Literacy Services staff to learn how to use a new computer, Mac, e-reader, tablet, smartphone or a variety of software including the Microsoft Office Suite and more; at a variety of times throughout each week.
This is a free service the library offers!
To make an appointment call the library at: 607-936-3713
Or send an email to us at: DIGLIT@STLS.ORG
Coming Up Next Week…
Wednesday, August 19:
Walking Club: Join the Digital Literacy Services Team and learn how to use a fitness tracker, MP3 player and health apps to improve your walking experience. We will have a brief presentation each week discussing popular fitness trackers, MP3 Players and health apps available. Then, we will put on our walking shoes and hit the pavement for a nice walk around our new Tioga Avenue walking park and utilize some of those devices to see how they work! Bring your walking shoes, bottled water and any new health tracking device you might already own or try one of ours!
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Register by phone (607)936-3713 ext. 502 or email diglit@stls.org.
Thursday, August 20:
Spin a Yarn! Bring in a knitting or crochet project you are working on, get instructions or help or use club materials to make something for a greater good. For more details, call (607)936-3713. All skill levels welcome.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
All library programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library, SSC.
Have a great week!
Linda, SSCL
Tech & Book Talk at SSCL 