Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries

06/04/2026

We are so happy to be a part of the this truly collaborative event!

One week away!!
With live music, face and body painting, hair tinsel, and many free activities and giveaways with over 20 vendors, there's something for everyone. Join us in celebration of Pride Month on June 11th from 4-6pm at the Montour Falls Farmer's Market at 301 Clawson Blvd, Montour Falls. Thank you to Watkins Glen Public Library, Montour Falls Library , Elizabeth B Pert Library, Southern Finger Lakes Pride , Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries,, and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

05/17/2026

We love seeing this project as it progresses and are so happy we were able to help out with a grant. Great work, Almond 20th Century Club Library!

05/15/2026

We're so happy to be able to support this event and love the collaboration among the Schuyler County libraries.

Join us for Saturday Night Pride! 🌈✨

The Schuyler County Libraries are hosting Saturday Night Pride, a monthly social group for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth and Allies ages 13-18.
Locations will alternate between Montour Falls Memorial Library, Dutton S Peterson Memorial Library, Watkins Glen Public Library, and Elizabeth B Pert Memorial Library.

This program is funded largely by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries and with support from SoFLX Pride. ✨

05/11/2026

We were happy to help fund this great project!

Join us for the next installment of Happy Harvest Club with Cornell University Cooperative Extension - Allegany County
🌱 Saturday, May 16th at 1:00 PM
🌱 Learn to build a simple raised garden bed!

Supplies for this project were funded in part by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries!

03/08/2026

Calling all Southern Tier Library System libraries! We are looking forward to reviewing your grant applications for 2026. Thank you to the 7 libraries who have already submitted.

03/07/2026

Many thanks to everyone who braved the very dense fog to join us at Veraisons at Glenora for the Celebrity Chef Pasta Night fundraiser. It was especially heartening to see library staff, trustees and volunteers. Kudos and thanks to Veraisons for delicious food, expertly prepared. If you couldn't make it and would like to donate: https://foundationforsoutherntierlibraries.org/donate/

03/05/2026

Hope to see you tonight! Thanks again to Veraisons at Glenora for their generosity.

03/04/2026

Tomorrow! We are looking forward to having dinner with fellow library lovers. Thank you so much to Veraisons at Glenora Winery for naming us as beneficiary of this week's Celebrity Chef Pasta Night. Yum!

01/23/2026

Thank you to Glenora Wine Cellars / Veraisons Restaurant for naming us as the beneficiary of their March 5 Pasta Night! What a deal - a great meal while supporting libraries throughout Schuyler, Yates, Steuben and Allegany counties. Make your reservations now!

11/21/2025

We are so happy to be able to help with this great program. Thanks, Montour Falls Library for reaching out to our youth.

Don't forget! We will be at the Odessa Library this Saturday, November 22nd, for another installment of Saturday Night Pride, from 6-8 pm! ✨

📍 Dutton S Peterson Memorial Library (Odessa Library)
⏳ 6-8 pm
🚨These programs are free and open to 2SLGBTQIA+ teens and allies ages 13-18 years old.