Ready, Set, Read!

Ready, Set, Read!

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

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.

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.

LEGO Club

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

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.

Book Club

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

Join us to discuss Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen. 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, Homecoming by Kate Morton, will be discussed on May 7.

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.

Paper Wishes (DIY Greeting Card)

Paper Wishes (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: Wonders of Water

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, nature & culture. This month we will explore the Wonders of Water. Learn about the water cycle, why we need water, create a tornado in a bottle and build (and eat!) pyramids made out of […]