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 2026! 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.
Click here to view past GGB events from Southern Tier Library System
Halloween Costume Drive
9/14/2026 – 10/30/2026
Ages: 0-12
The Alfred Box of Books and Almond 20th Century Club Libraries are teaming up to make Halloween costumes available for all. We are accepting donation of gently used Halloween costumes or dress up clothes from September 14 through October 16. Beginning October 21, community members are invited to “shop” the donated costumes, available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of 1 costume per child.
No registration
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
Belmont Literacy and Historical Library
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
Modeste Bedient Memorial Library
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
Montour Falls Memorial Library
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
Southeast Steuben County Library
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!
STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System’s 2026 STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause campaign, Generations of Giving, is bringing libraries and their communities together to support senior care facilities throughout our five-county region.
During October, we will host a donation drive for local senior care facilities, create postcards to share with residents and spend time volunteering. Patrons are invited to visit our library to learn more about specific donation needs, create a postcard, and connect with community resources. Every donation, postcard, and act of kindness can help make someone’s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!