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CANCELLED: AI: Fact vs. Fiction
[Southworth Events - Adults]
October 1, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Southworth Library
Sorry folks, Dean Loewen canceled this program on 9/30. We know how important this topic is and how much the community was looking forward to having this very important discussion.
Join Peter John Loewen, Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Government at Cornell University for a family friendly conversation about AI. All are welcome!
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Preschool Storytime with the Child Development Council
[Southworth Events - Children]
October 2, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Ms. Laura and friends for stories, songs, crafts and snacks! This week we're giving away I'll Be There by Karl Newson. This week the Child Development Council will join us and share resources for families.
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Homeschool Hangout
[Southworth Events - Families]
October 2, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come connect with homeschool families at the library. All are welcome!
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Comics 'n Creatures
[Southworth Events - Children]
October 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Kids, aged 3-14 years old, are invited to join the Ithaca College Graphic Novel Group for a fun-filled program celebrating graphic novels and comics. Come create comics, dragons, mini-monsters, and a phoenix. Step into the world of your favorite comic with this crafting event led by the Ithaca College Graphic Novel Group. Invent creatures, create your own comic book and color fantasy worlds!
Registration appreciated. Walk-ins welcome!
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Closed @ 4pm
[Southworth Events - Families]
October 5, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Folks, we’re going through some staffing changes and will be closing at 4pm on a few Mondays and closed on a few Saturdays. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
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Preschool Storytime
[Southworth Events - Children]
October 9, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Ms. Laura and friends for stories, songs, crafts and snacks! This week we're giving away I Can Be Safe by Pat Thomas for fire safety!
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Paws to Read
[Southworth Events - Families]
October 10, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join the Cornell Canine Companions for an hour filled with furry friends, good stories, and a chance to practice your reading.
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Books & Brew: Spooky Stories
[Southworth Events - Adults]
October 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The theme for this month’s genre book club is “Spooky Stories”. Pick a mystery, thriller, horror or any other spooky book to read. Stop by the library to get some suggestions at our display in the lobby.
This club meets at Hopshire Farm & Brewery, so join us there for our genre based book club on the third Thursday of the month at 6 pm.
Bring a snack to share if you would like.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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No Preschool Storytime
[Southworth Events - Children]
October 16, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Closed for the day
[Southworth Events - Families]
October 17, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Folks, we’re going through some staffing changes and will be closing at 4pm on a few Mondays and closed on a few Saturdays. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
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Closed @ 4pm
[Southworth Events - Families]
October 19, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Folks, we’re going through some staffing changes and will be closing at 4pm on a few Mondays and closed on a few Saturdays. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
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Jennie's Book Club: Violeta by Isabel Allende
[Southworth Events - Adults]
October 20, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
This month we'll be reading Violeta by Isabel Allende. Copies of the book will be available at Southworth Library. We'll be meeting at the library and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
Violeta tells her story, recounting times of devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs, poverty and wealth, terrible loss and immense joy. Her life is shaped by some of the most important events of history: the fight for women’s rights, the rise and fall of tyrants, and ultimately not one, but two pandemics.
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Tools for Creating Welcoming Spaces
[Southworth Events - Adults]
October 20, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the conversation on creating a welcoming atmosphere in our civic building work and overcoming challenges we face. Facilitated by Jamila Walida Simon, PhD and Mike Bishop, PhD
Pause with us to reflect on:
- Showing up for each other
- Taking risks to challenge oppression
- Creating a sense of belonging for all
FREE and open to all with a mind for human dignity for all! (Attendance at our first two sessions is not required to attend this final session of the series) Free printed copies of Mike’s Finding ways through the wall of white supremacy will be available.
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Preschool Storytime/School's Out Kids Club
[Southworth Events - Children]
October 23, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
When School is Out, the Library is the place to be! All ages are welcome to come celebrate one of America's legends, Dolly Parton! We'll have some games, crafts, snacks and of course free books! We'll have copies of Coat of Many Colors and Who Is Dolly Parton? for families.
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Miss Angie's Music & Movement
[Southworth Events - Families]
October 24, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Bring the kids to get their toes tapping and their bodies moving with stories and songs with Miss Angie! No registration necessary; fun for the whole family!
Made possible in full with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Community Arts Partnership.
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Coffee with the Superintendent
[Southworth Events - Families]
October 26, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
| Come chat with Superintendent of Dryden Central School District Josh Bacigalupi here at the library. |
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Silent Book Club
[Southworth Events - Adults]
October 26, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Have you heard about the new trendy reading groups where people gather to read silently? We’ll meet after hours at the library, spend some time getting snacks, and grab a book from our pile to keep. Then find a cozy seat and read in a room with other readers, no conversation required!
You can pick up a free copy of Mickey 17 by Edward Ashton or you can bring your own book to read.
This book group book is appropriate for ages 16+. Light refreshments will be served.
No registration is necessary.
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Lunchtime Learning: Cancer Screening & Support
[Southworth Events - Adults]
October 28, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Learn about FREE cancer screening and support programs in our community with the Cancer Services Program of New York State and the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes.
*Early detection saves lives.*
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Preschool Storytime
[Southworth Events - Children]
October 30, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Ms. Laura and friends for stories, songs, crafts and snacks! This week we're giving away I'm Not Scared, You're Scared by Seth Meyers. Children are welcome to come dressed up in costumes for this special storytime.
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Closed for the day
[Southworth Events - Families]
October 31, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Folks, we’re going through some staffing changes and will be closing at 4pm on a few Mondays and closed on a few Saturdays. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
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