Science Heros at the Burdett Firehall
2024-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 4124 Lake Ave Burdett, NY 14818
Join local libraries in welcoming Talewise Science Heroes to our community for the first time! The Science Heroes will present their new show: Adventure of the Lost Treasure. It features a fresh lineup of experiments all about chemical reactions, the transfer of energy, physical explosions, and more! Experiment with adventure as the audience helps us act out a story about a lost treasure deep within the jungle.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Geared towards children, youth, and teens. This program is fiscally sponsored, in part, by the Friends of Watkins Library (FOWL), Schuyler County Fund, and the Walmart Foundation.

Location:Burdett Fire Hall4124 Lake AveBurdett, NY 14818

Tween and Teen Intro To Graphic Design
2024-07-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Learn some useful skills in graphic design including font choices, layout, color theory, and more using a free web-based program called Canva. Each participant will design their own postcard and print a batch at the library to send in the mail. Lead by Laura Rowley, staff at the library and a book designer and publisher.

This postcard is a poem by Sophie Morelli, designed and printed by Laura.
This program is part of the library’s Summer theme “Adventure Begins at Your Library” where we explore sciences, arts, nature, and more.
Don’t forget to keep track of your summer reading to win prizes! Pick up a reading log at the library.

Summer learning programs are made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the NYS Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature and administered by the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

Reading prizes are made possible with funding from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Tanglewood Nature Center
2024-07-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
A turtle, owl, ferret, and quail will visit the library from the Tanglewood Nature Center! This interactive program is great for youth of all ages.
This program is part of the library’s Summer theme “Adventure Begins at Your Library” where we explore sciences, arts, nature, and more.
Don’t forget to keep track of your summer reading to win prizes! Pick up a reading log at the library.
Summer learning programs are made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the NYS Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature and administered by the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
Reading prizes are made possible with funding from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Circus Culture Workshops
2024-08-01 16:30 - 19:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Learn skills like juggling, acrobatics, clowning and much more from the incredible teachers from Circus Culture! There are 2 separate classes with some flexibility so siblings can stay together.
4:30-5:30: Youth under 10 years old
5:45-6:45: Ages 10 and up
Circus Culture is an organization based in Ithaca, NY dedicated play, creative physicality, and inclusive community.
Please register by calling the library: 607-594-2791
This event is the first of our Summer Learning Series, “Adventure Begins at Your Library.”

Don’t forget to keep track of your summer reading to win prizes! Pick up a reading log at the library.

Summer learning programs are made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the NYS Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature and administered by the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

Reading prizes are made possible with funding from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

Teen Cafe
2024-08-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Hang out at the library and learn how to make bubble tea, cappuccino, and scones. Open to all tween and teen ages. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.
To sign up please call 607-594-2791
This event is the first of our Summer Learning Series, “Adventure Begins at Your Library.”

Don’t forget to keep track of your summer reading to win prizes! Pick up a reading log at the library.

Summer learning programs are made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the NYS Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature and administered by the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

Reading prizes are made possible with funding from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Family Hike at the Odessa-Hector Rail Trail
2024-08-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Odessa Hector rail trail
Join us to explore the Odessa-Hector Rail Trail! We’ll find and identify trees and plants, birds and animals. Meet at the entrance in Odessa on Texas Hollow Road, between Railroad Street and Lower Foots Hill Road. Open to all ages and abilities. The hike is fairly gradual with some uneven surface. Good walking/hiking shoes recommended. Rain Date is Monday, August 12 at 4:30pm.

Eco-Dye Workshop
2024-08-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Learn how to dye fabric with natural materials. We will collect plants during our family hike on August 8th and bring in additional dye plants like walnut husks and tumeric. Open to all ages. We will have white cotton available, but feel free to bring a cotton t-shirt or other cotton clothing to dye.

Odessa Community Day
2024-08-17 12:30 - 16:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Visit the library for fun activities during the Odessa Community Day! We’ll be set up outside the library on the patio. All activities are free and open to all ages.
Noon-4pm: Friendship Bracelet Making
Free Children’s Books
Button Making
12:30-3:30: Face Painting
1-3pm: Screen Printing: BYO t-shirt
These programs are made possible by a grant from the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes. Thank you!

Nintendo Switch Teen Game Night
2024-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Tweens and Teens are invited to play Nintendo Switch at the library. We will have a choice of these games:

Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Super Mario Maker 2
Mariokart Deluxe 8
Super Mario Party
Just Dance 2021
Minecraft

Please call ahead to register: 607-594-2791

Joyful, Joyful with Cathy McGrath & Kathleen Capon
2024-12-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Watkins Glen Public Library
Join us at the Watkins Glen Library for a very special holiday music celebration that the whole family will enjoy! This event is free and open to the public.

Walk-Through Butterfly Exhibit
2025-05-28 15:30 - 17:00 | Village of Odessa Community Room, 1928 County Road 15, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
Bring your camera and enjoy this unique walk-through butterfly exhibit at the Village of Odessa Community Room. Brought to us by Winterberry Homestead, this event is free and open to the public.

Tanglewood Nature Center
2025-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Join us Friday July 11th at 1:00pm for a special story time with animal ambassadors presented by Tanglewood Nature Center. No registration necessary.

Lilypad Puppet Theatre
2025-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Tuesday July 15th at 10:00am we will have special guests for story time. Join us as Lilypad Puppet Theatre presents a puppet show and puppet making workshop. No registration necessary.

Reading is Bubblicious
2025-07-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Wednesday July 23rd at 1:00pm Mega Bubble Man presents Reading is Bubblicious with the magic of bubbles. Event will be held at the Village of Odessa’s Community Room 1928 County Road 15 Odessa NY 14869. No registration necessary.

Odessa Community Day
2025-07-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Join us at the Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library during Odessa Community Day from noon to five, together with Watkins Glen and Montour Falls Libraries. Events include origami/paper beads, book sales, prize wheel giveaways, bracelet making, button making, face painting, jumbo yard games, mini golf and more.

Henna body painting
2025-07-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Henna body painting featuring designs by Jennifer Sekella of Painted Love Face and Body Art. Thursday July 31st from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, first come first serve.

Science Heroes
2025-08-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Burdett Firehall, 4124 Lake Ave, Burdett, NY, 14818
Saturday August 2nd at the Burdett Firehall starting at 11:00am Science Heroes will present exciting STEM programs for children and their families.

Tromp through the Swamp performed by Tom Sieling
2025-08-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Enjoy music and storytelling as Tom Sieling performs Tromp through the Swamp. August 9th at 11:00am. No registration necessary.

End of Summer Learning Party
2025-08-14 16:00 | montour falls farmers market, 301 Clawson Blvd, Montour Falls, New York
With our friends from Montour Falls and Watkins Glen Libraries we are pleased to present a collaborative End of Summer Learning Party at the Montour Falls Farmers Market. Featuring Winterberry Homestead’s Traveling Farm and more! August 14th at 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

Pot-Luck Picnic
2025-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Village of Odessa Community Room, 1928 County Road 15, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
Please join us August 16th at the Village of Odessa’s Community Room from 2:00pm to 4:00pm for our First Annual Pot-Luck Picnic. Fresh brewed ice tea and iced coffee provided by Fiddlesticks Tea Co and OCD Odessa Coffee Depot. Bring a dish to pass and a lawn chair! Featuring music by Nuthin’ Special, a zucchini bread contest and outdoor games.Event is rain or shine.

Tuesday Story Time
2026-01-06 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Join us for Tuesday morning story time at 10am, followed by a craft or activity. Geared toward children ages 0-5 years old.

Day Book Club
2026-01-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
The Day Book Club is currently full.

Brain Games
2026-01-15 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
Join us for an hour of word games, puzzles, board games, and other activities designed to keep your brain sharp!
This program is geared toward adults.

Schuyler County History Talk with Dr. Gary Emerson
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Village of Odessa Community Room and Grounds, 1928 County Road 15, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
The Lehigh Valley Railroad arrived in Schuyler County in the early 1890s when the tracks were built along the east side of Seneca lake. Several large culverts were built to carry the railroad over some of the deep ravines along the lake and there is one right in the village of Odessa. The Lehigh Valley Railroad changed the villages it passed through as it brought passenger service, milk transport, and other services to improve the lives of the people along the tracks in Odessa, Burdett, and Hector.

Tuesday Story Time
2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | NY

Award Winning Book Club
2026-01-21 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
Featured January title is Edgar Award winning book, Flags on the Bayou by James Lee Burke.

Library Board Meeting
2026-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Village of Odessa Community Room, 1928 County Road 15, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
January’s board meeting will be held at the Village of Odessa Community Room and will be followed by our annual Staff, Trustee, and Volunteer Holiday Party.

Reverse Coloring
2026-01-29 15:00 - 17:30 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Join us Thursday, January 29th at 3:00pm for a fun afternoon of Reverse Coloring. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
