Cortland Free Library

Chess Club
2025-02-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-03 17:00 - 20:00 UTC and 15 more dates | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
An all ages chess club for beginners and experts. Meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play.

Craft Club
2025-02-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Come get crafty with us! Open to ages 12 and up. Registration is required.

Cancelled - Craft Club
2025-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States

Community Writing Workshop
2025-07-23 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
We are all writers! At least we are as soon as we start writing! This workshop is designed for writers of all ability and experience levels. It is an open platform for writers to explore personal and creative writing. Through peer support, all writers will build skills within a supportive and inspiring community.
Meant to inspire, educate, and connect local writers the group will meet bi-weekly so participants have time to write between sessions while maintaining momentum in their creative journeys.
Join Jen Hull, local HS teacher, as she leads this group! Ages 18 and up. Registration is requested.
Register Here, or contact the library for more information!

CFL Centennial Kickoff Event
2025-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Court House Park, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
For 100 years, the Cortland Free Library has been a cornerstone of our community, a place where minds ignite, imaginations soar, and connections are forged. From the moment our doors first opened, we’ve been dedicated to providing access to knowledge, fostering a love of reading, and empowering individuals of all ages.

To help celebrate this amazing milestone, we’re kicking off our 100-year anniversary with a Centennial Celebration in the Cortland County Courthouse Park.

Come hear remarks, enjoy treats and free giveaways, participate in fun activities, and engage with our staff, members of our Board of Trustees, and our tremendous ally and collaborator in reading — the team from Cortland’s own outpost of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library!

Notes: This event is free and open to the public. Should rain prevent gathering in the Courthouse Park, our alternative location will be the Cortland Free Library. More (and evolving!) information can be found on the CFL website. And watch for Centennial updates and more on our social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.

Centennial page on our website: https://cortlandfreelibrary.org/…/cfl-celebrates-100…/
