Events

The library will close at 6:00pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The library will also be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, for Labor Day.

Pokemon Card Trading - Wednesday, August 27 at 2:00pm in the library's conference room.
Art Club on Thursday 8/28 at 2:30pm - Aquarium Art!
Join us for our next Movie Afternoon featuring Disney's Encanto! This program requires registration due to limited space (607) 535-2346. Enjoy fresh-popped popcorn, snacks, and a great movie to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Gear up for Spooky Season by making a Halloween-themed wreath with Library Director Kelly! This program is FREE - all supplies are provided. This program is sponsored by The Friends of Watkins Library (FOWL). PLEASE READ ALL TO REGISTER:
Learn the basics of STARCat with Library Director Kelly! What will be covered: - Log In and Passwords - Search features - Updating personal information - Checkout history - Changing pick-up locations and libraries - Creating lists This program has room for 6 people to allow for one-on-one training. Get started now by visiting starcat.stls.org with your Library Card # and password. TO REGISTER: Call (607) 535-2346
Cookbook Club is back for fall and winter! Our first session of the series will feature Handheld Favorites - anything you can hold in your hand. Cookbooks are available to check out at the library for inspiration. You can also use an online or favorite recipe. Bring a dish to share with the group (usually 5-6 of us), and enjoy an hour of food and conversation. TO REGISTER: Call (607) 535-2346, email wgldirector@stls.org, or send us a Facebook message.
The library welcomes Kim Maercklein, the Consumer Education Community Liaison of the NYS Division of Consumer Protection, to teach community members about online safety, preventing fraud, and how to protect your identity. This event is free and open to the public.
Visit the library's annual Halloween Party! There will be pizza, popcorn, candy, games, and more. This year we are incorporating elements of glow-in-the-dark, and watching Disney's The Haunted Mansion (2023). Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Best costume wins a prize at 4:00pm. No registration required, open to all. This event is geared towards children and teens.
Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Do you believe everyone deserves the chance to read, write and thrive?​ ​ BECOME A LITERACY VOLUNTEER TUTOR!​ ​ Literacy is the foundation for success in education, employment, and everyday life. Yet, many adults in our community struggle with reading, writing and basic math skills. YOU CAN HELP CHANGE THAT!​ ​ For more information on how you can become a literacy volunteer, please email us at Literacyvolunteersofschuyler@gmail.com​ ​ Or visit our website at www.cseop.org, select “Programs” from the Menu, then select “Literacy Volunteers” for more information​. ​

The Schuyler Literacy Program is looking for volunteer tutors! ​Literacy is the foundation for success in education, employment, and everyday life. Yet, many adults in our community struggle with reading, writing and basic math skills.

For more information on how you can become a literacy volunteer, please email Literacyvolunteersofschuyler@gmail.com or visit the website at www.cseop.org, select “Programs” from the Menu, then select “Literacy Volunteers.”​

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Weekly Storytimes are at 10am every Wednesday and Saturday, unless otherwise noted. Suitable for children under 6 but all are welcome!
Schuyler County History Society Walkin' History 2025 - 9/13 Historic Odessa Walking Tour at 10:00am at Odessa Library; 9/20 Historic Burdett Walking Tour @ Old Fire Bell at 10:00am and 2:00pm

Mr. Green Jeans will be out for a period of time this summer. Please check back here or on the library Facebook page for updates.

Read to a Therapy Dog Program! First and third Thursdays at 2:30pm and Second and Fourth Thursdays at 6:00pm. Meet Mr. Green Jeans and Dale!