Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library

Tech Tuesdays
2023-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Every 3rd Tuesday between 6pm-8pm, patrons can make an appointment for 1:1 help with Technology. Bring your questions for computers, mobile devices, tablets, and more and a staff or volunteer will help as much as possible.
Please sign up at the library or call 607-594-2791.

History Talk with Gary Emerson: CCC Camps of Schuyler County
2023-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Odessa Fire Hall
Join Gary Emerson as he teaches us about CCC Camps of Schuyler County. The Civilian Conservation Corps was a program of the New Deal during the Great Depression. The program employed millions of unemployed workers to conserve land in forests and parks across the country.

Knit and Crochet Circle
2023-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Knit and Crochet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening at the library! All ages experiences are welcome to these sessions and we will have folks available to teach new learners. From 6-8pm with yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, and snacks available.

Local Author Story Time
2023-03-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
We are pleased to welcome local author, Maria Antonio to read her new book, “If Dreams Could Fly” at the library. Maria is a teacher and author of two inspiring books. This event is free and books will be available for purchase and signing.
Date: March 4th
Time: 11:00 am

Tween & Teen Night: Stop Motion Animation
2023-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
On this Teen Night, we will be learning and experimenting with Stop-Motion Animation. Participants can try using a camera photographing objects (bring a camera or phone or borrow the library’s camera) or scanning collaged compositions. Then we’ll use an app to create a short video, perhaps set to music or including sound effects. Free and open to tweens and teens with snacks provided

Valentine's Card Making for Youth
2023-02-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with this Card Making program for all youth ages. Make cards for your friends, family, or whole class! We’ll have all materials provided including paper, rubber stamps, cut-out shapes, pop-up card making, collage with magazines, and much more.
Date and Time: February 2, 3-6pm

Story Time
2023-01-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-03 10:00 - 11:00, 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.

After School Club
2023-01-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-29 15:00 - 17:00, 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.

Knit and Crochet Circle
2023-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
Knit and Crochet every other Tuesday evening at the library! All ages experiences are welcome to these sessions and we will have folks available to teach new learners. From 6-8pm with yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, and snacks available.

Story Time
2023-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | NY

Beginning Sewing Workshop: Quilted Pillowcase
2023-01-14 10:00 - 14:00 | NY
Learn how to use a sewing machine while making this delightful quilted pillowcase. Taught by Mary Ann Cleary, a local quilt artist, all experience levels are welcome to take this free class at the library. All materials will be included in a kit for each student. Feel free to bring a sewing machine you have– maybe one you’d like help learning how to use. Or borrow one of our machines for the class.

Registration is limited so please call or stop by the library to reserve your spot: (607) 594-2791.

This workshop is funded by a grant from the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries. Thank you!

Knit and Crochet Circle
2023-01-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869

After School Club
2023-01-05 15:00 - 17:00 | NY

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Meet the Author and Book Signing
2022-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
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.

After School Club
2022-09-15 15:00 - 17:00 | NY
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!

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.

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.
