Dormann Library

08/27/2026

✨️🙌 IT'S HERE 🙌✨️

Swing by the Dormann Library parking lot TODAY from 4-5:30pm to check out Cornell Cooperative Extension's PowerHouse. Learn how to save money on your utility bill by making your home more energy efficient 💡💸

08/26/2026

✨LAST CALL ✨

We’re building a time capsule and you’re invited!

Messages from Our Orbit is a community project capturing voices, art, and moments from today to share with tomorrow.
All ages welcome. All stories matter.
Submit a:
✉️ Letter
🎨 Drawing
📸 Photograph

Your message will be preserved as part of our shared story.
📅 June 1 – August 31
📍 Submit at your library or online: https://stls.libguides.com/c.php?g=1528202&p=11446903
Leave your mark on the timeline.

Not sure what to write or draw? We’ve got you!

Try one of our time capsule prompts:
✨ What would you like to share with someone 50 years from now?
✨ What story would you send into the future?
✨ Where will you be in 50 years?
✨ What is a historical event from the last 250 years that should be remembered?

Pick a prompt. Add your voice. Send it into the future.

The final day for submissions is Monday, August 31 ⏳

08/24/2026

Friendly reminder that our new hours are in effect. We will re-open this Wednesday, August 26th at 11am. See you then!

08/17/2026

Our September calendar and newsletter are here 🙌

Although we are closed this week, you can access the files below or grab a hard copy from the folder hanging on the Book Drop at the library.

We hope to see you at one of our programs soon! 📚🎨🎶

08/14/2026

Due to budget cutbacks the library is having to make changes to hours and staffing moving forward. Our new hours beginning August 26th will be: Mondays, 9am-4pm; Tuesdays CLOSED; Wednesdays, 11am-6pm; Thursdays, Noon-8pm; Fridays, 10am-5pm; Saturdays, 10-4pm; and Sundays, CLOSED. We will also be closed August 15th-25th to prepare for these changes. If you have questions see our FAQ (linked below). If you have comments or concerns you can reach the library director at [email protected], or at 607 776 4613 ext. 2092 or the library board at [email protected]

Question: What is happening at the Dormann Library? Answer: As many of you know, our library budget vote failed in June and the library has been facing serious decisions regarding the future of our organization. The library is reducing hours, reducing staff, and reducing programming. This is very di...

08/14/2026

We will be closed Saturday, August 15th through Tuesday, August 25th to accommodate Fair Week, Staff Development, and our new library hours.

✨We will re-open Wednesday, August 26th at 11am✨

08/13/2026

🧠🫀Health Insurance Support 🫀🧠

📆 TOMORROW, 11:30am-1:30pm

📍Conference Room

Maris Plymale from AIM Independent Living Center will be offering bi-weekly office hours at Dormann Library! She will be here to answer any health-insurance related questions.

This week includes two special guests: Mackenzie, representing the Community Health Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Project (CHAMP), and Emily, representing the Advocacy Program for folks with disabilities.

Drop in and get the help you need! No registration required.

08/13/2026

Thank you for your hard work and taking such care! It looks great!!

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

✨️HAPPENING NOW UNTIL 3PM✨️

Swing by the Dormann Library to check out our Health & Wellness Fair! Community organizations have information and resources available on a variety of topics 💪❤️

Participants include:
AIM Independent Living Center
The Alzheimer's Association
American Heart Association
Arnot Health
AspireHope
Bath/Hornell YMCA
Catholic Charities
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Institute for Human Services
Steuben County Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Stueben County Public Health
St. Thomas Episcopal Church