Cortland Free Library

Chess Club
2026-05-07 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-16 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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.

*Teen Advisory Board
2026-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Play some games & be a part of planning future teen programs! Open to ages 12 -18 yrs. Registration is required.

Preschool Story Time
2026-05-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-23 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Stories, songs, and activities with a different theme each week. All ages are welcome but this program is designed for children ages 3-5 yrs.

Book Club
2026-05-06 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join us to discuss The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel. New members are always welcome! Please contact the library for more information. Ask for a copy of the book at either circulation desk. Our next selection, to be determined, will be discussed on June 3, 2026.

*LEGO Club
2026-05-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Come join our LEGO club & have some building fun! Each session we’ll have a challenge & a game. LEGO Club meets on the first & third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. Registration is required each month. Please sign up for one day only. Open to ages 4 – 12 yrs.

Baby/Toddler Time
2026-05-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended.

*Ready, Set, Read!
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Mondays at 6 p.m. A program for emergent readers ages 4 – 7 yrs. & their caregivers. The program promotes early literacy skills with letter sounds & recognition, activities & stories. Each week children will receive a free book & parents will have learned activities to reinforce reading skills at home. Registration is limited & is required.

*Homeschool Get Ready To Read
2026-05-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Mondays at 1 p.m. A program for emergent readers ages 4 – 7 yrs. & their caregivers. The program promotes early literacy skills with letter sounds & recognition, activities & stories. Each week children will receive a free book & parents will have learned activities to reinforce reading skills at home. Registration is limited & is required.

*Time Travel: Inventors
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Features read alouds & activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding & appreciation of local & American history. This month, join us as we learn about inventors and their inventions with stories, a craft, and snacks. Geared to ages 4 – 8 but all families are welcome. Registration is required.

Paper Wishes (DIY Greeting Card)
2026-05-01 09:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
A bag with supplies and directions provided to make a greeting card at home will be available to pick up on a first come first serve basis beginning on the first Friday of the month. Open to ages 12 and up.

Preschool Projects Take & Make
2026-05-01
Supplies available on a first come first serve basis on the First Friday of the month for ages 3-5 years old.

Really Free Market
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
The Really Free Market is a free bi-monthly distribution of food, personal care items, and household supplies. You can take as much as you want and we will never ask you to “prove” your need. Brought to you by Cortland County Mutual Aid. Contact cortlandmutualaid@gmail.com for more information and with questions about donations.

*Crafty Kids
2026-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
We will meet to make a different craft each month. Meets monthly on the last Tuesday at 4 p.m. Open to ages 6 – 12 yrs. Registration is limited & is required each month.

Craft Club
2026-04-28 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Come get crafty with us! Open to ages 12 and up. Registration is required.

Cortland Free Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting
2026-04-22 18:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Members of the public who wish to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting are encouraged to notify the library in advance and must also sign in at the meeting. To notify the library, please email boardpresident@gmail.com.

*Barnyard Bonanza: Sheep -Cancelled
2026-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join our special guest, 2025 Cortland County Fair Queen Court, as they share stories, craft, and activities all about SHEEP. This program is geared towards ages 4 – 8. Registration is required.

Game On!
2026-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for some board game fun! Learn a new game & play some old favorites. Enjoy some friendly competition. No experience is needed – just come ready to have fun! Open to ages 12 and up. Registration is requested.

*Teen Time
2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for games, surprise craft and pizza. Open to ages 12 – 18 yrs. Registration is required.

Preschool Story Time with Special Guests
2026-04-16 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join our special guests from the Child Development Council as they share stories, songs, and activities about art in celebration of The Week of the Young Child. All ages are welcome but this program is designed for children ages 3 – 5 yrs.
