Steele Memorial Library closing at 7pm, Thursday, 12/22
Due to bad weather, the Steele Memorial Library in downtown Elmira will be closing this evening at 7pm.
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SCRLC digitization grant awarded to CCLD
South Central Regional Library Council (SCRLC) has awarded a $6,000 Technology and Digitization Grant to the Chemung County Library District (CCLD) toward the purchase of a microfilm scanner for the Steele Memorial Library Genealogy Department. The Friends of CCLD are Continue reading SCRLC digitization grant awarded to CCLD
Local City Directories Now Online.
Thanks to a grant from the South Central Regional Library Council (SCRLC), The Steele Memorial Library was able to digitize the pages to their most fragile city directories and share them with researchers online. City directories are a great research Continue reading Local City Directories Now Online.
Library adds Fold3 and Newspapers.com for researchers
The Chemung County Library District is pleased to announce that we have added the Fold3 and newspapers.com Library Edition databases to our online offerings for the next year beginning December 2021. These are available to anyone with a CCLD library Continue reading Library adds Fold3 and Newspapers.com for researchers
Recommended books on money management
Please enjoy these librarian recommended books, blogs, and podcasts on personal finance, investment, and retirement planning. Blurbs are taken from the publishers’ descriptions. Read one book, listen to one podcast, watch one video, or enjoy them all. No matter what, Continue reading Recommended books on money management
CCLD Libraries CLOSED Friday November 8, 2019
All CCLD Libraries will be closed for staff education on Friday, November 8, 2019. The Steele Memorial and Horseheads Free Libraries will be open for regular hours on Saturday, November 9, 2019 (9am-5pm). Our e-books and audiobooks are available 24/7 Continue reading CCLD Libraries CLOSED Friday November 8, 2019
Elmira at a Glance 1891
Now available digitally on our Digital Collections Page from the Department of Genealogy and Local History at CCLD’s Steele Memorial Library. Digital Collections
Elmira’s Inundation 1889 Digital Book
Guide to Chemung County Elections: November 5, 2019
Chemung County Elections are coming up! Do you know who you are voting for? Here’s a helpful guide to all the candidates. We hope everyone gets out to vote for their favorite candidates. Tell a friend! In election times, things Continue reading Guide to Chemung County Elections: November 5, 2019
Steele Memorial Library is now lending cake pans
New to the Steele Memorial Library in Elmira, NY: Cake Pans. That’s right! We’ve purchased several specialty cake pans that will help you make your party perfect. Come to the second floor, bring your library card and your imagination. Continue reading Steele Memorial Library is now lending cake pans