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: At the Library
2022-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join Laura at 10am on Tuesdays for stories, creativity, and fun. Located at the Dutton S. Peterson Library: 106 First Street, Odessa, NY 14869

Story Time: At the Library
2022-03-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869

The Lehigh Valley Railroad
2022-03-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Odessa Village Hall, 300 Main Sst, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
Join Schuyler County Historian, Gary Emerson, as he presents the history of the Lehigh Valley Railroad when it arrived in Odessa in the 1890s and helped the town grow as it fostered new businesses and provided needed services. It also brought an end to the steamboat lines on Seneca Lake. This presentation will reveal how the railroad was built, and how it changed the landscape and livelihood of the towns it touched along the eastern shore of Seneca Lake. Where now the route of the Lehigh Valley through Schuyler County is an empty path, it was once a bustling route carrying passengers and freight.

The Seneca Lake Steamboats
2022-02-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Odessa Village Hall, 300 Main Sst, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
Join Schuyler County historian, Gary Emerson for this history talk and learn how Seneca Lake steamboats were once an important part of the transportation network in this region. This presentation will rely on photos, newspaper sources, and maps to tell the story of the rise and fall of the great steamboats on Seneca Lake.

Story Time
2022-01-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-01-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-01-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
On Tuesdays at 10:00 am, the library will host virtual Story Time with Laura. Each week will feature a theme and include reading a few books and a creative project. Participants may join us live on Facebook by visiting the Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library page. All recordings are available on our YouTube page as well.

An International Christmas Concert with Bells & Motley
2021-12-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Odessa Village Hall, 300 Main Sst, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
An International Christmas Concert featuring historic instruments with Bells & Motley. Holiday music and traditions of long ago and far away at Odessa Village Hall on Saturday December 11th at 3pm. Enchanting and free for all ages.
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Handmade Greeting Cards
2021-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Join Meggan Nugent as we create unique and festive greeting cards. Space is limited so please call (607)594-2791 to register. Appropriate for ages 12+up.

Odessa History Walk
2021-11-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
The Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library will host a local history walk through Odessa with Schuyler County Historian Gary Emerson. Learn the history of various places around the village. The tour leaves the library at 10:00 am and is free and open to the public. This event is rain or shine.

Pumpkin Carving Workshop with Cynthia Cratsley
2021-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Join artist Cynthia Cratsley as she leads this pumpkin-carving workshop. All ages are welcome though children must be accompanied by an assisting adult. Bring your own knife and metal spoon. Registration is required as space is limited.

Halloween Stories with Cynthia the Witch
2021-10-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Join Cynthia the Witch as she reads some favorite Halloween stories. This is an outdoor program so please dress accordingly.

Outdoor Movie Night: featuring "Monster House"
2021-10-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a family movie under the stars!
Rain date is scheduled for October 29th.

"Murder & Mayhem in the Finger Lakes" with author Rikki Marcin
2021-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Join us as Rikki Marcin reads from her new book, “Murder & Mayhem in the Finger Lakes”. Copies of her book may be purchased at the Schuyler County Brick Tavern Museum or at the Watkins Glen State Park gift shop. Refreshments provided.

Community Conversation and Focus Group
2021-10-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Odessa Village Hall, 300 Main Sst, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
Join us at the Odessa Village Hall for a community focus group to help us create our 5-year strategic plan. A short reception will be held in the new Dutton S. Peterson Library Reading Garden following the event.
Focus Group Agenda
6pm – Welcome
– Explain purpose of meeting and why we are here today
– Working on a strategic plan to inform services, how to best serve community
– Building has structural and space needs which limit the delivery of our mission.
– How do we sustain and develop our library for the betterment of the community.
6:15-6:20 – What kind of community do you want to live in?
6:20-6:25 – How is it different from how you see things now?
6:25-6:30 – What are some things that need to happen to create that change?
6:30-6:35 – How can the library be a community center to help with that change?
6:35-6:40 – What are the things you value most about the library?
6:45 – Thank you.
– Our completed 5-Year Strategic Plan will be posted on the library’s website in the coming weeks, paper copies
will be available in the library.
– Adjournment to the Dutton S Peterson Library Reading Garden for light refreshments.

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes
2021-09-03 15:30 - 16:30 | NY
Three groups of OSFL musicians will perform at libraries throughout Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, and Tioga counties. Free and Fun for ALL ages!
Treasure in a Dream composed by Dan Kohane in 2015 based on Jewish folk stories.
Preformed by Rosanna Moore on harp and Shade Zajac on cello.

Odessa Library Day Book Blub
2021-09-01 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
Join us the 1st Wednesday of every month at 11am as we enjoy some light reading and refreshments.
September 1: Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes
2021-08-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Three groups of OSFL musicians will perform at libraries throughout Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, and Tioga counties. Free and Fun for ALL ages!
Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921)
Performed by Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes Brass Quintet

Paint Your Own Rock Succulent
2021-08-16 - 2021-08-20 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Stop in the library any time the library is open between August 16th and 20th to paint your very own rock succulent. All ages are welcome and some supplies are limited.
This program is part of our ODESSA ROCKS! series and is funded by the QuickARTS grant program administered by the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes and funded by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.

The Incredible Tails & Tall Tales Magic Show with Cris Johnson
2021-07-29 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
This fun library show features animal-themed magic using join-in fun, comedy, fancy themed backdrops, costume, and lots more. Cris has created an exciting and wonderful show just right for children and their parents who love to come to the library.

Jay Leeming; Performance Storyteller
2021-07-22 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
Tales and Tales Summer Reading Program presents Jay Leeming! Jay is a performance storyteller whose poetic way of bringing traditional stories alive has captivated audiences in theaters, schools, libraries, and national parks. Jays stories are sure to captivate an audience of all ages.

Super Hero Make and Take
2021-07-15 | NY
Stop in the library any time today between 10a-6p (though not between 2-3 as we’re closed for lunch!) and design, print, and iron on your own personal super hero cape! What is your super power? What is your tale to tell?

Day Book Club
2021-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am to discuss some light reading and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. July’s title is The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo. We will also be selecting our next 6 titles at this meeting.

Outdoor Movie Night Presents: "Despicable Me 3"
2021-07-02 20:30 - 22:30 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Bring a blanket or some chairs and enjoy “Despicable Me 3” under the stars on our 24 foot outdoor movie screen! Come early to get a good spot. We are asking families to respect a 6 foot distance from others. This event is weather permitting and no rain date is scheduled.

Outdoor Movie Night
2021-07-02 20:30 - 22:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a movie under the start. Come early to get a good spot as we will be respecting a 6 foot space between families. Movie title to be announced.

Gourdlandia with artist Graham Ottoson
2021-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | NY
It’s finally time to enjoy some live programming again! Kick-start your summer with artist Graham Ottoson as she leads a class in gourd jewelry-making. Space for this program is limited so call or stop in to register now!

Summer Reading Kick-Off with Tanglewood
2021-06-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
What If I Had An Animal Tail?
Join Tanglewood Nature Center at 3:00pm at the library to kick off summer reading!

Library Board Meeting
2021-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
The library board of trustees will meet at 12:30pm and is open to the public.

Day Book Club
2021-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Dutton Peterson Library, 106 1st St, Odessa, NY, 14869
Odessa Day Book Club invites you to join in for some light reading and friendly discussion!
First Wednesday of the month at 11:00am.
Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be served at the library.
June’s title is Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine. Find a copy in STARCat.
Call to reserve a copy of next month’s title at (607) 594-2791.
