Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library

Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library

Creative Writing for Tweens and Teens

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

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. … Continue reading

Banned Books Club for Tweens and Teens

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

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 … Continue reading

Summer Learning Final Party!

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

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, … Continue reading

Tween and Teen Pizza and Movie Party

Odessa Village Hall 300 Main Sst, Odessa, NY, 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

Odessa Village Hall 300 Main Sst, Odessa, NY, 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

Odessa Village Hall 300 Main Sst, Odessa, NY, 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

Dutton Peterson Library 106 1st St, Odessa, NY

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

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

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, … Continue reading