Paper Wishes (a DIY Greeting Card)

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

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.

Time Travel

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Features read alouds & activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding & appreciation of local & American history. We'll read The Irish Famine: The Birth of Irish America (Allan) and You Wouldn't Want to Sail on an Irish Famine Ship!: A Trip Across the Atlantic You'd Rather Not Make (Pipe).  Then we'll make families out of clay who […]

Homeschool Get Ready to Read

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Registration is required. 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.

Ready, Set, Read!

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Registration is required. 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.

Event Series Social Knitting

Social Knitting

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Why work alone when you can work with others? Knitting, crocheting, sewing - bring whatever it is you are working on! Open to all skill levels (ages 12 and up). The group meets every Monday evening at 6 p.m.

Event Series 5th Grade Book Club – Meeting Room

5th Grade Book Club – Meeting Room

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 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.

Free
Event Series Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

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.

Free
Event Series Book Buddies Book Club

Book Buddies Book Club

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 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.

Free
Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

An all ages chess club for beginners and experts.  Meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play.

History Buffs’ Book Club

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Do you enjoy history? Join us to discuss the history of Flight! We choose the topic - you choose the book! Read your book and come prepared to share!

Wishing Wellness Center Peers @ The Library

Peers all have some form of lived experience with mental health, substance use or co-occurring disorders and knowledge of what services are available. We can have discussions around what you’re going through, what your needs are, and we can sign you up for services with us for peer support to help you navigate your way […]

Second Saturday Family Fun

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

This month we will be celebrating with St Patrick’s Day fun! Join us as we read stories, listen to music, play games and eat snacks.  Program geared to ages 3-8 yrs. but all families are welcome. Registration is required.