Animals in Nature Story Time
2022-11-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2022-12-29 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-26 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, 2023-01-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-31 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.

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

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

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

Knit and Crochet Circle
2023-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | NY

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

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

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

Knit and Crochet Circle
2023-03-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-11 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.

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.

Tech Tuesdays
2023-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Spring Break Art Activities
2023-04-03 10:00 - 2023-04-07 18:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Beat Spring Break Boredom with a variety of art activities at the library. Monday-Friday we’ll have painting supplies set up to paint on canvas and rocks. On Tuesday you can sew a pillowcase with a pillow to go with it. On Thursday make a small weaving or make a journal with eco-friendly materials.
All programs are free for all ages and drop-in friendly during open library hours.

Beginning Quilting
2023-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | 3570 State Rt. 79, Burdette, NY, 3570 State Rt. 79, Burdette, NY, United States
A Beginning Quilting Workshop will be taught by Bettina King starting on Thursday, April 13th at 1pm. Participants will be responsible for providing materials. The class series will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month, starting Thursday, April 20th.
Location: Bettina King’s home: 3570 St. Rt. 79, Burdett, NY
Please call (607) 594-2791 to register.
Registration Deadline: April 7th

The Seneca Lake Monster
2023-04-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Odessa Fire Hall
Is there a creature lurking under the waves of Seneca Lake? Come learn about the many sightings, as well as a few hoaxes, that keep the legend of the Seneca Monster alive!
A History Talk with Gary Emerson
Saturday, April 15th at 10am at the Odessa Fire Hall

Tree Planting Story Time
2023-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | new village hall, 1928 County Road 15, Odessa, 14869, United States
April 18th, 2023 at 10:00 am
Join us for a special story time of learning how to plant a tree at the new Village Hall. We will also read some stories about trees. A fun way to celebrate Earth Day (April 22). All participating families will be able to take a flowering sapling home for free.

Crafting Circle
2023-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Craft together every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening at the library! All crafts and ages are welcome to these sessions and we will have folks available to teach new learners.
6-8pm, some materials available such as yarn, fabric, knitting needles, sewing machine.
