Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library

Create A Rock Mandala
2022-04-11 - 2022-04-14 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Stop into the library anytime during open hours between April 11th and 14th to create your very own rock mandala. All ages are welcome, under 10 years old requires supervision.
The Odessa Rocks art series is made possible by a 2021 QuickARTS grant administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes with funding from the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes.

Story Time: Online
2022-04-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-04-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join Laura at 10am on Tuesdays for stories, creativity, and fun. This week is online at the Odessa Library Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dutton-S-Peterson-Memorial-Library-208312625867788

Bells & Motley "Music Along the Canal"
2022-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Odessa Village Hall, 300 Main Sst, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
Can you imagine all of the different musical traditions you would have enjoyed hearing up and down the Erie Canal in the 19th century? Hear that music again on the artists’ collection of historic instruments, including Irish harp, bagpipes, bodhran, pennywhistle, French hurdy gurdy, German hackbrett, African-American banjo, and English squeezebox. This interactive program is enjoyed by all ages.
This program is made possible with funds from the restart NY Regrant program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

Story Time: Tree Planting!
2022-04-30 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a special story time about trees. We will learn how to plant a tree, and seedlings will be available for families to take home and plant.

Oceans of Possibilities Kick-Off Party
2022-07-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Let’s celebrate Summer Learning at the Library! We’ll host a musical performance with Cathy McGrath with active singing games and cherished songs that relate to story books. This program creates exuberant, wholesome fun!

Story Time and Play at Eagle's Cliff Falls
2022-07-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Join us at Eagle’s Cliff Falls near the entrance: 135 Havana Glen Rd, Montour Falls, NY 14865. Laura will read a few stories about water and waterfalls then families will have time to play together or hike the falls if you’d like.

Moovin' and Groovin' at the Library
2022-07-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Interactive musical performance, featuring songs about reading, books, exercise, sports, health, nutrition and balanced living: Two of a Kind gets everyone involved through singing, movement, sign language, lyrics-on-the-spot, puppets and more!

Tween and Teen Movie Night
2022-07-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Tweens and Teens are invited to a movie outside the library! We have 3 choices to vote: Finding Nemo, The Goonies, and Life of Pi. Stop by the library to cast your votes (tweens and teens only, please!) Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.

Drawing From Nature
2022-07-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Join local illustrator Sophie and the Odessa Library in drawing from nature — drawing and observing the summer landscape around us. We will adventure on a short walk and will explore different ways of seeing and connecting to the plants we find along the way. Back at the library, we will draw leaves, flowers, and shells through various exercises and have some fun. All ages welcome.

Sophie Brown is a scientific illustrator based in Ithaca, New York. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Communications and an M.S. in Environmental Science, and has experience as a librarian and teacher. Sophie uses botanical and landscape illustration in her interdisciplinary research as a Ph.D. student at SUNY ESF in Upstate New York, and has led workshops in scientific illustration and nature drawing with diverse groups of participants of all ages.

Create a Superhero
2022-08-01 15:00 | Odessa Village Hall, 300 Main Sst, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
Learn how to design your own superhero from Emily Swan, a professional local artist. This program is for children, teens, and adults with developmental or learning disabilities.
August 1st and 8th at 3pm at the Village Hall. All art supplies are provided. Registration is required as space is limited. Call (607) 594-2791
Made possible by a grant from the Southern Tier Library System Coordinated Outreach Services Advisory Committee (COSAC).

Tween and Teen Board Game Night
2022-08-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Hang out at the library and play a board game! Maybe it’s an old favorite, or try a new one. We’ll provide some games, but feel free to bring one to share. Free and snacks provided.

Tanglewood Nature Center Visit
2022-08-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Join us in welcoming the Tanglewood Nature Center at the library! This program for families will feature a live turtle and learning about the ocean and how we can protect it and the creatures that live in there.
Tanglewood Nature Center is a not-for-profit nature center with two trail systems in Elmira, NY. Their mission is “to lead and support education and preservation efforts in our region to achieve a heightened awareness, understanding, and caring for our natural environment.”

Creative Writing for Tweens and Teens
2022-08-09 18:00 - 19:30
Express yourself with creative writing! We’ll provide prompts to write with any genre or style: from poems to stories and more. No experience needed for this relaxed and fun activity.

Ocean Tunnel Books
2022-08-11 16:00 - 17:00
Learn how to create a 3-dimensional ocean scene with a “tunnel book!” This handmade structure is great for all ages. All materials and tools will be provided.
This workshop will be lead by Laura, the Youth Coordinator at the library. She has an in-depth background in book making and operates Illuminated Press to publish small editions of handmade books.

Banned Books Club for Tweens and Teens
2022-08-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Celebrate the freedom of reading! We will read the graphic novel, Maus by Art Spiegelman. Free books are available before the gathering on August 16.
What’s a banned book? Banning books is a form of censorship when private individuals or organizations remove books from libraries, school reading lists, or bookstore shelves because they object to their content, ideas, or themes.

Summer Learning Final Party!
2022-08-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Join us on August 18th at 4pm to celebrate an awesome summer of oceans, learning, and fun! We will host a pizza party with a special water play guest (here are some hints: it has 4 legs, a spiral horn, and rainbows)
Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to order: 607-594-2035

Tween and Teen Pizza and Movie Party
2022-08-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Odessa Village Hall, 300 Main Sst, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
Let’s celebrate a stellar summer of reading and learning at the library! We will make pizza from scratch at the Village Hall kitchen and watch a movie too. Please RSVP so we know how many ingredients to bring: 607-5942791

Needle-Felted Seascapes with artist Martha Gibbs
2022-08-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Odessa Village Hall, 300 Main Sst, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
The Dutton S. Peterson Library Presents: Needle-Felted Seascapes with fiber artist Martha Gibbs. Saturday August 27th at 10am at Odessa Village Hall. Call (607) 594-2791 to register for this free adult class.

Operation SAVE: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
2022-09-10 10:00 - 23:30 | Odessa Village Hall, 300 Main Sst, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
Learn how to SAVE a life in this introduction to suicide prevention on Saturday, September 10 from 10-11:30am at the Odessa Village Hall. Coffee and light refreshments will be available.

Story Time
2022-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Families are invited to join Laura for reading books, play, arts, learning, and snacks. Starting at 10:00 am in the library.

After School Club
2022-09-15 15:00 - 17:00
The library will host a variety of activities on Thursdays after school for youth. Build with Legos, experiment with art, play board games, and hang out with friends and meet new ones!

Meet the Author and Book Signing
2022-10-13 19:00 - 20:00
Local author, Maija DeRoche, joins us to discuss and sign her new book, “Forever Chrysalis” at the Montour Falls Library. Books will be available for purchase. Light refreshments provided. This event is presented by the Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library, The Watkins Glen Public Library, and the Montour Falls Memorial Library.

Teen Night: Zines!
2022-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Teens and tweens are invited to the library to learn about and make their own zines!
What are zines, you ask? To start, they are small, DIY publications, like little magazines. But they have a fascinating history, starting with Sci-fi fanzines in the 1930s. Then in the 70s, zines were produced with Punk and counterculture content including music, poetry, art, and much more. And today, zines are a great way to produce your own publication about anything you want. They can include text, images, both or neither!
Join Laura to learn more and experiment with making your own zine. All materials are supplied and participants will be able to make copies of their designs to trade with others and keep.
Registration is not required but appreciated: give us a call: 607-594-2791
or email: rowleyl@stls.org

Re-Thinking Thanksgiving
2022-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Odessa Village Hall, 300 Main Sst, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
Learn accurate and culturally appropriate information about the English settlers at Plymouth and the Wampanoag, the Native people who inhabited that area. Perry will discuss the events of 1621 in Plymouth, the relationship between the English settlers and the Wampanoag and how this story became the holiday we know today. The concept of thanksgiving held by many Native Americans will be emphasized throughout the program. This program is free and registration is not required.

Knit and Crochet Circle
2022-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Let’s knit and crochet at the library! All ages and levels of experience are welcome. This includes very beginners–we will have instructors available to teach basic knit and crochet stitches.
Materials including yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks will be available to use, or bring your own!

Please register by calling the library: 607-594-2791, send a direct message, or email: rowleyl@stls.org

Animals in Nature Story Time
2022-11-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Tanglewood Nature Center will join us for a special Story Time, “Animals in Winter.” We’ll read “The Snowy Nap” by Jan Brett and have a visit from real animals to learn how they spend their winter. Free and open to all, snacks provided.

After School Club
2022-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Every Thursday from 3pm-5pm the library will host a variety of activities for youth after school. From Legos to board games, art and craft projects, there’s lots to explore with friends and meet new ones too.

3D Printing Program with Jess
2022-12-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Learn to design and print beautiful hardware and props in this exciting free workshop with Jess, the Ithaca Generator’s 3d Printing Captain and Membership Chair!

Students (youth ages 8-18) will master the tools and skills required to design and print just about anything made of plastic, and will be confident in their ability to search for projects and models others have designed and print them at the Odessa Public Library.

While personal laptops are preferred (please bring your own if you can!) The Ithaca Generator will have laptops running Ubuntu available for all students to use during the class. In addition to the Odessa Public Library’s 3d Printer, IG will loan an additional two 3d printers to the Library for the duration of the class and the following week.
This program is open to youth of all ages. We require registration due to a limited amount of equipment. Please call the library: 607-594-2791 or stop by to register.

Story Time
2022-12-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
The library hosts a Story Time every Tuesday morning at 10am. Join Laura to read books, make art, have snacks, and play! Open to all families.
