Cortland Free Library

Taste & Tell Cookbook Club
2023-03-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Potatoes! Do you enjoy cooking and / or baking? Join us as we discuss Potatoe recipes! Bring your favorite potatoe recipe to share and come prepared to discuss your cooking experience with potatoes! We will also put together Garlicky Herb Red Potato Salad! Registration is required.

5th Grade Book Club - Meeting Room
2023-04-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Registration is limited & is required. Meet & discuss a different chapter book each month at the library. Registrants will receive a free copy of the book each month. Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 p.m. open to all 5th Graders in Cortland County.

Book Buddies Book Club
2023-04-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Registration is limited & is required. Meet & discuss a different chapter book & make new friends. Registrants will receive a free copy of the book each month. Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 4 p.m. Open to ages 8 – 9 yrs.

History Buffs Book Club
2023-04-13 18:30 - 19:30
Do you enjoy history? Join us to discuss the history of Famous Buildings!
We choose the topic – you choose the book! Read your book and come prepared to share!
Call the library for more information!

Taste and Tell Cookbook Club
2023-04-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Pies! Do you enjoy cooking and / or baking? Join us as we discuss Pie recipes! Bring your favorite Pie recipe to share (samples are optional!) and come prepared to discuss your cooking experience with Pie! We will also put together No Bake Peanut Butter Pie! Registration is required.

Community Read Talk with the Author: "A Place Called Home," by David Ambroz
2023-04-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Join us for a talk with the author of A Place Called Home via Zoom!

David Ambroz is a national poverty and child welfare expert / advocate, Emmy nominated, and best-selling author. He was recognized by President Obama as an American Champion of Change. He currently serves as the Head of Community Engagement (West) for Amazon. Previously he led Corporate Social Responsibility for Walt Disney Television, and served as the President of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, where he has led the efforts to pass ground breaking policy, including the Mobility 2035 Plan, Home Sharing Ordinance, Cannabis Regulation, Linkage Fee for affordable housing, Permanent Supportive Housing Ordinance, and the Hotel/Motel Conversion Ordinance for homeless housing. David also served as a California Child Welfare Councilmember, and as a Commissioner with the ABA Commission on Youth at Risk, is formerly a contributing writer to Huffington Post, and helped author and advocate numerous laws and policies, including the extension of foster care to 21, Chafee Independence Act, efforts to protect LGBTQ foster youth, and policies to ensure access and success in higher education – including founding the Guardian Scholars in Los Angeles. After growing up homeless and then in foster care, he graduated from Vassar College and later from UCLA School of Law. He is a member of the Television Academy, Board Member of Equality California, and now lives in Los Angeles.

Community Read Book Discussion: "A Place Called Home" w/ CAPCO, Cortland LGBTQ Center, and Hillside
2023-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Pick up a free copy of A Place Called Home: A Memoir, by David Ambroz at Cortland Free Library, then join us for this in-person discussion on Saturday, April 29 with our community partners, Cortland LGBTQ Center, CAPCO, and Hillside/Cortland County Foster Parent Training/Recruiting.
About the Book:
As a child, David Ambroz was raised homeless in New York City, the home of Wall Street and more than 100,000 homeless children. For David and his two siblings, their mother’s diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia sets them in motion for a life of poverty, violence and instability as they travel across New York and New England seeking shelter. For eleven years, home for David means living in train stations, subway cars, 24-hour diners, and wherever is safe and warm; bathing in public restrooms; and stealing food to quell his hunger.
When he gets into foster care, it feels like salvation, but it soon proves to be just as unsafe for young people–more of his foster siblings are put on a prison pipeline than college-bound. Surmounting violence, continued poverty and physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his caregivers, David harnesses an inner grit to escape the inevitable outcome for kids like him. He takes shelter and finds hope on his own in libraries, schools, and in the occasional adult angel. Through hard work and unwavering resolve, he is able to get into Vassar College, the first significant step out from the yolk of poverty, and later graduates UCLA School of Law.
This heart-wrenching and inspiring story about young people pulls back the curtain on homelessness and poverty in the lives of children and shines a pivotal light on generations of kids that have been systematically ignored and overlooked. A Place Called Home is both David’s powerful personal account through the lens of a child surviving it daily. And as the go-to child welfare advocate for the Obama administration and major U.S. companies, A Place Called Home is a beckoning call to our national conscience to move from pity to action.

Book Club
2023-05-03 17:00 - 18:00
Join us to discuss Long Bright River by Liz Moore. New members are always welcome! Please contact the library for more information. Ask for a copy of the book at either circulation desk.

History Buffs Book Club
2023-05-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Do you enjoy history? Join us to discuss the history of the Internet!
We choose the topic – you choose the book! Read your book and come prepared to share!
Call the library for more information!

Community Read Book Discussion: "The Good Life" with the Mental Health Association (MHA) of Cortland County
2023-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Pick up a free copy of The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, by Robert Waldinger and Marc Shulz at Cortland Free Library, then join us for this in-person discussion with our partner MHA.
About the Book:
New York Times Bestseller
What makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? According to the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, the answer to these questions may be closer than you realize.
What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals that the strength of our connections with others can predict the health of both our bodies and our brains as we go through life.
The invaluable insights in this book emerge from the revealing personal stories of hundreds of participants in the Harvard Study as they were followed year after year for their entire adult lives, and this wisdom is bolstered by research findings from this and many other studies. Relationships in all their forms—friendships, romantic partnerships, families, coworkers, tennis partners, book club members, Bible study groups—all contribute to a happier, healthier life. And as The Good Life shows us, it’s never too late to strengthen the relationships you have, and never too late to build new ones.
Dr. Waldinger’s TED Talk about the Harvard Study, “What Makes a Good Life,” has been viewed more than 42 million times and is one of the ten most-watched TED talks ever. The Good Life has been praised by bestselling authors Jay Shetty (“Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz lead us on an empowering quest towards our greatest need: meaningful human connection”), Angela Duckworth (“In a crowded field of life advice and even life advice based on scientific research, Schulz and Waldinger stand apart”), and happiness expert Laurie Santos (“Waldinger and Schulz are world experts on the counterintuitive things that make life meaningful”).
With warmth, wisdom, and compelling life stories, The Good Life shows us how we can make our lives happier and more meaningful through our connections to others.

About the Authors:

Robert Waldinger: Director, Harvard Study of Adult Development, Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
Robert Waldinger is Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital, and cofounder of the Lifespan Research Foundation. Dr. Waldinger received his AB from Harvard College and his MD from Harvard Medical School. He is a practicing psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, and he directs a psychotherapy teaching program for Harvard psychiatry residents. He is also a Zen master (Roshi) and teaches meditation in New England and around the world.

Marc Schulz: Associate Director, Harvard Study of Adult Development and Sue Kardas PhD 1971 Chair in Psychology at Bryn Mawr College
Marc Schulz is the associate director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development Harvard Study of Adult Development and the Sue Kardas PhD 1971 Chair in Psychology at Bryn Mawr College. He also directs the Data Science Program and previously chaired the psychology department and Clinical Developmental Psychology PhD program at Bryn Mawr. Dr. Schulz received his BA from Amherst College and his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of California at Berkeley. He is a practicing therapist with postdoctoral training in health and clinical psychology at Harvard Medical School.

Taste & Tell Cookbook Club
2023-05-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
BBQ Sides! Do you enjoy cooking and / or baking? Join us to celebrate National BBQ Month as we discuss BBQ Side dish recipes! Bring your favorite side dish recipe that pairs well with BBQ to share (samples are optional!) and come prepared to discuss your cooking experience with side dishes and BBQ! We will also be making Pasta Salad! Registration is required. Registration is required.

Book Club
2023-06-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Join us to discuss The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin. New members are always welcome! Please contact the library for more information. Ask for a copy of the book at either circulation desk.

History Buffs Book Club
2023-06-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Do you enjoy history? Join us to discuss the history of the LGBTQ Movement!
We choose the topic – you choose the book! Read your book and come prepared to share!

Taste and Tell Cookbook Club
2023-06-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
National Dairy Month! Do you enjoy cooking and / or baking? Join us to celebrate National Dairy Month as we discuss dairy recipes! Bring your favorite dairy recipe to share (samples are optional!) and come prepared to discuss your cooking experience with dairy! We will also be making Pizza Dip and No Bake Banana Split Cake! Registration is required.

Book Club
2023-07-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Join us to discuss The Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler. New members are always welcome! Please contact the library for more information. Ask for a copy of the book at either circulation desk.

History Buffs Book Club
2023-07-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Do you enjoy history? Join us to discuss the history of Toys and Games!
We choose the topic – you choose the book! Read your book and come prepared to share!

Taste and Tell Cookbook Club
2023-07-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
International Foods! Do you enjoy cooking and / or baking? Join us as we discuss International Food! Bring your favorite International recipe to share (samples are optional!) and come prepared to discuss your cooking experience with International Foods ! Registration is required.

Community Read Book Discussion: Disability Visibility with Access to Independence, Racker, CACTC, and the Cortland County Mental Health Department
2023-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Pick up a free copy of Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century, edited by Alice Wong at Cortland Free Library, then join us for this in-person book discussion with our partners Access to Independence, Racker, Cortland Area Communities That Care (CACTC), and the Cortland County Mental Health Department.
Other ways to read the book:

Audiobook
eBook
Plain-language summary by Sara Luterman (more about the plain-language version)
Library of Congress’ Braille and Audio Reading Download program (downloadable talking book #DB99604 and Braille currently in process of being added)

About the Book:
A groundbreaking collection of first-person writing on the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience, Disability Visibility brings together the voices of activists, authors, lawyers, politicians, artists, and everyday people whose daily lives are, in the words of playwright Neil Marcus, “an art . . . an ingenious way to live.”
According to the last census, one in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some are visible, some are hidden–but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. Now, just in time for the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, activist Alice Wong brings together an urgent, galvanizing collection of personal essays by contemporary disabled writers. There is Harriet McBryde Johnson’s “Unspeakable Conversations,” which describes her famous debate with Princeton philosopher Peter Singer over her own personhood. There is columnist s. e. smith’s celebratory review of a work of theater by disabled performers. There are original pieces by up-and-coming authors like Keah Brown and Haben Girma. There are blog posts, manifestos, eulogies, and testimonies to Congress.
Taken together, this anthology gives a glimpse of the vast richness and complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community. It invites readers to question their own assumptions and understandings. It celebrates and documents disability culture in the now. It looks to the future and past with hope and love. – Provided by publisher

About the Author:

Alice Wong (she/her) is a disabled activist, writer, media maker, and consultant. She is the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to creating, sharing, and amplifying disability media and culture. Alice is the editor of Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century, an anthology of essays by disabled people and Disability Visibility: 17 First-Person Stories for Today, an adapted version for young adults. Her debut memoir, Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life is available now from Vintage Books. Disability Intimacy, her next anthology, will be out in 2024. Twitter: @SFdirewolf.

Community Read Book Discussion (Virtual): Disability Visibility w/ Access to Independence, Racker, CACTC, and the Cortland County Mental Health Department
2023-07-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Pick up a free copy of Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century, edited by Alice Wong at Cortland Free Library, then join us for this virtual (Zoom) book discussion with our partners Access to Independence, Racker, Cortland Area Communities That Care (CACTC), and the Cortland County Mental Health Department.
Other ways to read the book:

Audiobook
eBook
Plain-language summary by Sara Luterman (more about the plain-language version)
Library of Congress’ Braille and Audio Reading Download program (downloadable talking book #DB99604 and Braille currently in process of being added)

About the Book:
A groundbreaking collection of first-person writing on the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience, Disability Visibility brings together the voices of activists, authors, lawyers, politicians, artists, and everyday people whose daily lives are, in the words of playwright Neil Marcus, “an art . . . an ingenious way to live.”
According to the last census, one in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some are visible, some are hidden–but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. Now, just in time for the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, activist Alice Wong brings together an urgent, galvanizing collection of personal essays by contemporary disabled writers. There is Harriet McBryde Johnson’s “Unspeakable Conversations,” which describes her famous debate with Princeton philosopher Peter Singer over her own personhood. There is columnist s. e. smith’s celebratory review of a work of theater by disabled performers. There are original pieces by up-and-coming authors like Keah Brown and Haben Girma. There are blog posts, manifestos, eulogies, and testimonies to Congress.
Taken together, this anthology gives a glimpse of the vast richness and complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community. It invites readers to question their own assumptions and understandings. It celebrates and documents disability culture in the now. It looks to the future and past with hope and love. – Provided by publisher

About the Author:

Alice Wong (she/her) is a disabled activist, writer, media maker, and consultant. She is the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to creating, sharing, and amplifying disability media and culture. Alice is the editor of Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century, an anthology of essays by disabled people and Disability Visibility: 17 First-Person Stories for Today, an adapted version for young adults. Her debut memoir, Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life is available now from Vintage Books. Disability Intimacy, her next anthology, will be out in 2024. Twitter: @SFdirewolf.

Book Club
2023-08-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Join us to discuss The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore. New members are always welcome! Please contact the library for more information. Ask for a copy of the book at either circulation desk.

History Buffs Book Club
2023-08-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Do you enjoy history? Join us to discuss Environmental History!
We choose the topic – you choose the book! Read your book and come prepared to share!

Book Club
2023-09-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Join us to discuss All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers. New members are always welcome! Please contact the library for more information. Ask for a copy of the book at either circulation desk.

History Buffs Book Club
2023-09-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Do you enjoy history? Join us to discuss Authors! We choose the topic – you choose the book! Read your book and come prepared to share!

Taste and Tell Cookbook Club
2023-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Apples! Do you enjoy cooking and / or baking? Join us to celebrate National Apple Month (one month early!) as we discuss Apple dishes! Bring your favorite recipe that has apples in it (samples are optional!) and come prepared to discuss your cooking experience with apples! We will be making Waldorf Salad to share! Registration is required. Open to ages 12 and up.
