• *Summer Reading Kickoff with Science Heroes

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

    Kickoff Summer Reading and unearth your love for science through hands-on experiments, interactive stories and more -while raising shovels to scientists who work with dirt. Free Book! Open to ages 4-12. Registration is required.  

  • Baby/Toddler Time

    Baby/Toddler Time
    Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

    Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended.

  • Preschool Story Time

    Preschool Story Time
    Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

    A weekly story time featuring stories, puppets, music, finger plays, and activities with a different theme each week.  All ages are welcome but this program is designed for children ages 3 to 5.

  • Craft Club

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

    Come get crafty with us! Open to ages 12 and up.  Registration is required.

  • First Day to Drop off “Unearth a Story” themed LEGO and Bookmark Contest Entries

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

    Unearth a Story theme LEGO Contest: Entries accepted July 1-11. Open to ages 4-12. NO KITS. Voting July 13-25.  Entries must fit on 8 1/2” x 11” sheet of paper. Unearth a Story theme Bookmark Contest: Entries accepted July 1-11. Open to ages 4-12. Voting July 13-25. Template available to pick up.

  • Book Club

    Join us to discuss Strangers in Time by David Baldacci.  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 July 1, 2026.

  • Preschool Story Time

    Preschool Story Time
    Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

    A weekly story time featuring stories, puppets, music, finger plays, and activities with a different theme each week.  All ages are welcome but this program is designed for children ages 3 to 5.

  • 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 5 p.m. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play.

  • Weekly Take & Makes: Wk 1

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

    July 3- August 14 Each Friday supplies will be provided for a craft/activity for kids to make at home. Supplies available on a first come, first serve basis. Open to ages 4-12.