BOARD MEETING • Thursday, October 15th at 4pm.
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:
Check out our Summer Hours!
Tuesday 11am – 5pm
Wednesday 3pm – 7pm
Thursday 11am – 3pm
Friday 11am – 7pm
Saturday 11am – 3pm
Sunday & Monday CLOSED
The library is closed for federal holidays and when the Odessa-Montour Central School District closes due to poor weather or travel conditions.
Additional expected closed dates will be posted on our website. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest announcements.
Digital Literacy Workshops
This program is designed to increase access to resources for digital literacy skills across the Southern Tier.
Workshops will include:
- 9/10 6PM – STLS Digital Resources
- 9/17 6PM – Internet Browsing Basics
- 9/19 10AM – Navigating MyChart
- 10/8 10AM – Microsoft Word Basics
For more information and to register for any of these programs, please visit here.
Cultivating Digital Literacy is made possible by a grant funding program from the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Saturday Night Pride
Saturday, September 19th • 5-7pm • Watkins Glen Public Library – Rainbow Trivia Night
The Schuyler Libraries are hosting Saturday Night PRIDE, a monthly social group for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth and Allies ages 13-18. No registration is required.
Locations will alternate between Montour Falls Memorial Library, Dutton S Peterson Memorial Library, Watkins Glen Public Library, and Elizabeth B Pert Memorial Library.
This event is funded largely by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries and with support from SoFLX Pride.
Join us for a special story time program by the Corning Science and Discovery Center!
Wednesday, September 23rd at 6pm
Story times are geared toward ages 0-8 and are followed by an art project or other themed activity.
Talkin’ America 250!
Join the Schuyler County Historical Society for a series of talks to celebrate the United States of America’s 250th year.
- September 27th • “War Journals: Excelsior to Burdett & Beyond”
Autumn Dance Party • Monday, September 28th, 2026 • 6-7:30PM
1928 Co Rte 15, Odessa, NY 14869
Sponsored by: DDSO, Montour Falls Memorial Library, and Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library.
This project is supported by outreach funds awarded by the Southern Tier Library System’s Coordinated Outreach Services Advisory Council.
Fantasy Book Club • September 29th • 6pm
Fantasy Book Club at the Montour Falls Library is back! Join us monthly for lively and friendly conversation about everything fantasy/sci-fi.
This program is geared towards readers and adventurers aged 18 and older. All meetings take place at 6pm unless otherwise noted.
- September 29 – Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski
- October 27 – Never Whistle at Night edited by Shane Hawk & Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
- November 24 – Dungeon Crawler Carl Series by Matt Dinniman
- December 15 – Annual Gathering
To stay on top of Fantasy Book Club, as well as other events, subscribe to our events calendar.
Join us for a special story time with WSKG and Daniel Tiger!
Wednesday, September 30th at 6pm
Children will learn about community helpers. They will then learn about maps by creating their own Community Helpers Map.
Every child receives a new book of their choice!
Story times are geared toward ages 0-8 and are followed by an art project or other themed activity.
Go On A Blind Date With A Book!
Youth titles coming soon!
Let your sign speak to you on a blind date with a book!
Simply leave a donation in the jar and the book is yours to keep.
Support our library and treat yourself at the same time!
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