Southern Tier Library System
Public libraries of Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates Counties
Below are libraries in the Southern Tier Library System that will be participating in The Great Give Back 2023! Check back often for updates; details about programs will begin to be shared around the beginning of September. Please contact libraries directly for questions regarding offered programming.
Socktober
September 22nd – October 21st
All ages
The Alfred Box of Books Library is collecting new packaged socks to donate to the Genesis House of Olean. Socks must be brand new and in unopened packaging. Socks in all sizes (men, women and children) are accepted. The Genesis House of Olean provides secure, temporary housing and supportive services for homeless families and adults.
No registration required
Chemung County Library District Big Flats Branch
The Great Give Back Food and Supplies
October 16th-20th from 12:00-5:00pm
All ages
The Big Flats Library will be accepting food donations and various pantry, personal care(new & unopened), cleaning & laundry, paper products, clothing & personal items the week of 10/16/23-10/20/23. Donations will support the Food Bank of the Southern Tier and Catholic Charities of Chemung County.
No registration required
Drive for Domestic Violence Shelter
September 1st – October 31st
All ages
The Cuba Circulating Library is gathering donations for the Accord Corporation Domestic Violence Shelter. We are accepting personal care items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, floss, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, hairbrushes, combs, and hairspray. We are also accepting clothing donations such as Pjs, T-shirts, leggings, underwear, and sports bras. Sizes needed range from newborn to adult xxl. Thank you!
No registration required
Winter Clothing Donation
October 2nd-21st
All ages
Donate slightly used winter clothing of all sizes including mittens, scarves, hats, boots, coats. Drop off at the library during open hours beginning on October 2 until October 21. Donations will be given to Our Town ROCKS for distribution.
No registration required
Stock the Food Pantry
Ongoing
All ages
We are collecting items for the Prattsburgh Food Pantry.
No registration required
Southeast Steuben County Library
The Great Give Back
October 2nd-21st
All ages
Collecting new (purchased or handmade) mittens, gloves, hats, and socks of all sizes for ProAction of Steuben and Yates, Inc. to distribute to the families that they serve.
No registration required
Click here to view past GGB events from Southern Tier Library System