Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library

After School Club
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 (America/New_York) | 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.

Story Time
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.

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

Knit and Crochet Circle
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.

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.

Children's Book Week Celebration with Free Comics and Music
2023-05-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
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In celebration of Children’s Book Week the library will give away free comic books, host live music by Annie Sumi and Travis Knapp, hold a free raffle and more! All ages, no reservations; first come, first served until comics are gone.

Summer Learning Kick-Off Party with Ice Cream
2023-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Celebrate the start of summer programs with this fun party! Our friends at WRFI Radio will be at the library recording stories for anyone who wants to participate. And there will be free ice cream and button-making.

Screen Print A T-Shirt
2023-07-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Learn how to screen print a t-shirt in this program for Summer Learning participants! We will prepare a design beforehand with the “All Together Now” summer theme and you’ll learn how to use screen printing tools and special ink to print onto a t-shirt. Once it’s dry you may add your own details to it with fabric markers.
Registration required by July 10th so we know how many shirts to have ready.

Altered Book Making Workshop
2023-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
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 objects, try black-out poetry, or maybe cut away a hidden compartment! Feel free to bring a book to alter and/or supplies or art to incorporate.
This workshop is free and open to all ages. Please register by calling 607-594-2791.

Papermaking Workshop
2023-07-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
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 the pulp into a sheet. The wet sheets of paper will need time tor dry on our windows, but participants may pick up their dry paper the next day.
All ages welcome; please register by July 13th to participate.
