Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library

Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library

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

Pressed Flower Cards with Luna Fiber Studio

In this hands-on workshop, participants of all ages will learn how to design and craft pressed flower cards. Sarah Gotowka from Luna Fiber Studio will bring many pre-pressed and dried flowers from her garden to create beautiful greeting cards and … Continue reading

Explode a Poem: A Workshop for Teens

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

Painting Workshop with Filomena Jack

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

Join the amazing Filomena Jack to explore banner painting! In this 2-part workshop you'll learn how to design and paint a canvas banner, then hang them as a collaborative show at the library. After the 2 week exhibit is done, … Continue reading