Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library

Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library

Summer Learning Kick-Off Party with Ice Cream

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Celebrate the start of summer programs with this fun party! Our friends at WRFI Radio will be at the library recording stories for anyone who wants to participate. And there will be free ice cream and button-making.

Screen Print A T-Shirt

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Learn how to screen print a t-shirt in this program for Summer Learning participants! We will prepare a design beforehand with the "All Together Now" summer theme and you'll learn how to use screen printing tools and special ink to … Continue reading

Altered Book Making Workshop

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Transform old books into art in this hands-on workshop. We'll supply some discarded books as well as art and supplies to make your masterpiece. Try out creative folding, adding gesso as a surface for painting, glue or sew in cool … Continue reading

Papermaking Workshop

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Learn how to turn your paper trash into handmade treasures in this workshop lead by Laura and Karin. We will use blenders to turn recycled bits of paper into a pulp, then use tools called moulds and deckles to form … Continue reading

Explode a Poem: Teen Workshop

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Explode a Poem is a writing workshop series for teens, facilitated by Carol Mikoda. In these sessions, you'll explore news ways to express yourself with interesting words, wild comparisons, new forms, and assemble a collaborative book as a final project. … Continue reading

Tanglewood: All Together Now!

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

The Tanglewood Nature Center will visit the library for a special program to fit our summer theme of "All Together Now!" Animals will visit with 4 live animals and read the book called "Truman" by Jean Reidy. Tanglewood Nature Center … Continue reading

Explode a Poem: A Teen Workshop

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Explode a Poem is a writing workshop series for teens, facilitated by Carol Mikoda. In these sessions, you'll explore news ways to express yourself with interesting words, wild comparisons, new forms, and assemble a collaborative book as a final project. … Continue reading

Circus Culture: A Workshop for Youth

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Come Circus with us! In this workshop, we'll explore classic circus props and skills, including hoops, stilts, juggling balls, scarves, and possibly clubs. We'll also try hilarious scenarios with red noses and even scene structures for sharing our tricks. All levels of experience welcome! … Continue reading

Circus Culture: A Workshop for Teens

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Come Circus with us! In this workshop, we’ll explore classic circus props and skills, including hoops, stilts, juggling balls, scarves, and possibly clubs. We’ll also try hilarious scenarios with red noses and even scene structures for sharing our tricks. All levels of experience welcome! … Continue reading