{"id":1249,"date":"2019-02-19T15:54:12","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T15:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thegreatgiveback.org\/?page_id=1249"},"modified":"2026-09-21T15:22:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T15:22:42","slug":"southern-tier","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thegreatgiveback.org\/index.php\/southern-tier\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Tier Library System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Public libraries of Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates Counties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Below are libraries in the <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Southern Tier Library System<\/a><\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to view past GGB events from Southern Tier Library System<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alfred Box of Books Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halloween Costume Drive<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andover Free Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belfast Public Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belmont Literacy and Historical Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cohocton Public Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cuba Circulating Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dutton S. Peterson Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horseheads Free Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modeste Bedient Memorial Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montour Falls Memorial Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penn Yan Public Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southeast Steuben County Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dundee Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watkins Glen Public Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wayland Free Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Elmira Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whitesville Public Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARCat Cares: Paws for a Cause – Generations of Giving<\/strong>
10\/1\/2026 – 10\/31\/2026
Age: Multigenerational
As part of The Great Give Back, the Southern Tier Library System\u2019s 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\u2019s day a little brighter.
Donation lists and postcards will be available to anyone who stops by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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