BOARD MEETING • October 22nd at 4:30pm
The next Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd at 4:30pm
Stories from the Dark: Spooky Native American Tales with Perry Ground (Onondaga, Turtle Clan) • October 10th, 7pm
Haudenosaunee storyteller, Perry Ground, will be at the Village of Odessa Community Room/Grounds to present Spooky Native American Tales.
This will be an outdoor event so please bring warm clothes and a blanket or chair to sit on! These spooky stories are not intended for small children.
Village of Odessa Community Room/Grounds (1928 County Route 15, Odessa NY)
7 pm TONIGHT (10/10/25)
Recommended for ages 10+
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/
Songs of the Shakers – Arranged by Liam Lawson
Saturday, October 18th at 6pm
Featuring: Josh Chamberlain; bass
Ali Diemecke; violin
Olive Mitra; percussion
Chris Ploss; accordion
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a Regrant Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes. More info at www.liamlawsonmusic.com
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 • Friday, October 10th at 6:00 pm
Learn how to create Origami! Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own decorative paper.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Scan the QR code or click this link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/USxLv1uMx3
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.
Finger Lakes Toy Library will share their toys with us on Friday, October 10th at 11am!
Toys will be geared toward ages 0-5 but older kids are still welcome. No registration necessary. The mission of Finger Lakes Toy Library is to improve quality of life by increasing access to toys, supporting play, and encouraging a culture of reuse and sharing.
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:
Walkin’ History with Schuyler County Historical Society • Montour Cemetery Ghost Walk
When: October 25, 2025 at 1 pm
Meet at: Upper level on Mills Street, 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, October 25 • 6-8pm
Saturday, November 22 • 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 • October 28th 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!