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BOARD MEETING • October 22nd at 4:30pm

The next Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd at 4:30pm

Fall Book Sale!

Saturday, October 4th

12-6pm, during the Harvest Festival

Help support the library as well as add books, CDs, DVDs, and MORE to your own collection!

Inside at 406 W Main St, and outside at 412 W Main St

The Great Give Back

We are collecting pet food and supply donations for the Humane Society of Schuyler County, all October long! Stop in any time during open hours to donate to this worthy cause.

Some examples of donation items are:

Canned cat food (Fancy Feast, Friskies, Nine Lives)

Litter pans & scoops

Cardboard scratchers

6 inch paper plates

Temptations cat treats

Cat beds – washable

Cat toys

Cat carriers

Havahart traps

Feliway spray

Liquid KMR

Clumping kitty litter-Tidy Cat or Slide

Store gift cards


Welcome to the Booperdome!

All cats are cute, we know this. BUT some cats have a snoot that is absolutely perfect for booping. This month, we’re putting these 24 cats in a never before seen match up of epic proportions! Which snoot is the best to boop? Meet our contenders here: https://forms.office.com/r/FcYnsbjKz5

What is a snoot? A snoot is a nose! What is a boop? A boop is an affectionate light tap or pet on the nose or head. Booping a cat or dog snoot is a slang term used to express playful, loving affection.

All cats participating in the Booperdome are looking for their FURever homes! You can find more information about them on the Humane Society of Schuyler County’s website here: https://schuylerhumane.org/hssc/


Join our book review club!

Have you just read a book that set your soul ablaze? Or just watched a movie that changed your perspective on life? Tell us about it here in our online book review club!

Tell us what you loved, hated, and what you’d recommend to your fellow library patrons!

Scan this QR code to leave a review or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/dRNyv5Kp0k

Art Workshops With Cynthia Cratsley • Saturday, September 20th at 11:30 am

Create Gelli Prints! Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own fall inspired supplies like leaves, flowers, nature items, fabric, special keepsakes, etc.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Scan the QR code or click this link to register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx

This workshop is first come first serve. If capacity is reached, you will be contacted directly via phone or email about being placed on the waitlist.

🚀 The #MakeYourMark Bookmark Contest has concluded!


We’ve received incredible designs from across the Southern Tier, and the winning bookmarks will be printed and distributed to all 48 STLS libraries.

🎨 Finalists will be announced shortly!

#STLSBookmarks #StarDesigner 

Tell the House of Representatives to Fund Libraries!

Earlier this year, the Administration called for defunding the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Department of Education.

Follow the links below to contact your legislators. It only takes a few minutes and will have direct impact on helping libraries:

  • Call Your Congressperson!
  • Email Your Representative!
  • Learn more about the fight to defend libraries!

Walkin’ History with Schuyler County Historical Society • Harvest Festival Walking Tours

When: October 4, 2025 at 12:30pm, 2:30pm, and 4:30pm

Meet at: Shequaga Falls, Montour Falls, NY

Presented in Partnership by Schuyler County Historical Society & Brick Tavern Museum, Watkins Glen Public Library, Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library, Montour Falls Memorial Library, Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association.

Fall Storytime • Fridays at 11am

Storytimes are geared toward ages 0-5 and are followed by an art project or other themed activity.

Diving into books from an early age is like handing them a magical key to the world of letters and sounds! It’s the first step on their epic journey to becoming a reading superstar. Introducing kids to books and the magic of language early on is like giving them a superpower for vocabulary, understanding others, and expressing themselves!

Saturday Night Pride

Saturday, September 27 • 6-8pm

Saturday, October 25 • 6-8pm

Montour Falls Library and Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library are hosting Saturday Night PRIDE, a monthly social group for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth and Allies ages 13-18. No registration is required.

This event is funded largely by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries and with support from SoFLX Pride.



Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons • October 18 • 1:30 – 2:30pm
First and Third Saturdays unless otherwise noted.

Now for ages 13+ ! Premade characters – just drop in! You are welcome to stay until the library closes at 3pm. We thank you for your consideration to our staff and their duties!

Need a space to play D&D? You can reserve space by calling or emailing us! (607)535-7489 • montourfalls@stls.org



Fantasy Book Club • September 30th at 6pm

Fantasy Book Cub meets the last Tuesday at 6pm unless otherwise noted. This program is geared toward ages 18+. Place holds at STARCat.stls.org and read or listen on Libby.

Fantasy Book Club Facebook Group

July & August – OFF. Enjoy your summer!
September 30th
– The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros
October 28th – A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
November 25th – North is the Night by Emily Rath
December 30th – End of the Year Gathering!










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SUMMER HOURS:

CLOSED Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23 for staff training and development

Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday, 11am – 5pm
Wednesday, 3pm – 7pm
Thursday, 11am – 5pm
Friday, 11am – 5pm
Saturday, 11am – 3pm

RAMP ACCESS is located behind the building. Please ring the door bell and staff will let you in.

For unexpected closure updates, please check Facebook / Instagram, or call the Library to confirm hours and program details. (607) 535-7489

We are closed the following days:
January 1st • New Year’s Day
January 20th • MLK Jr. Day
February 5th • Library Advocacy Day
February 7th • Staff Training
February 17th • President’s Day
May 9th • STLS Continuing Education Day
May 26th • Memorial Day
June 19th • Juneteenth
July 4th • Independence Day
September 1st • Labor Day
October 13th • Indigenous Peoples’ Day
November 4th – 8th • New York Library Association Conference
November 11th • Veterans Day
November 26th – 28th • Thanksgiving
December 24th – 26th • Christmas

SNOW DAYS • If Odessa-Montour Central School District is closed due to the weather or poor travel conditions, the Montour Falls Library is also closed.

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