Book Club

Join us to discuss The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff. New members are always welcome! Please contact the library for more information.  Ask for a copy of the book at either circulation desk.

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

Pinwheels for Prevention

Presented by the Child Advocacy Center. Kids and families can join us to hear a story, learn 5 personal body safety rules, make your own pinwheel, and help us plant a pinwheel garden. This event will cover important safety information in a fun and interactive way. This program is designed for children ages 4-8. All […]

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.

Preschool Projects

Supplies available on a first come first serve basis on the First Friday of the month for ages 3-5 years old.

Paper Wishes (a DIY Greeting Card)

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.

Second Saturday Egg-Stravaganza!

This month is all about eggs! 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.

Homeschool Get Ready to Read

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.

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 […]

Free

Ready, Set, Read!

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.