*Time Travel: Mars

Features read alouds & activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding & appreciation of local & American history. This month join us as we read stories about the planet Mars, create colorful collages, recreate the surface of Mars with icing and mini cakes, and design our own Martians. Geared to ages 4 – […]

*Homeschool Get Ready To Read

*CANCELLED* Homeschool Get Ready To Read

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

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.

*Ready, Set, Read!

*CANCELLED* 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.

Medicaid 1115 Waiver Screenings

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

Are you a Medicaid Member that needs help with food, transportation or housing? Seven Valleys Health Social Care Navigator will be available to screen individuals to determine eligibility for additional services through the Medicaid 1115 Waiver.

LEGO Club

*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 The Sentence by Louise Erdrich. 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 December 3, 2025.

Writing Group

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

We are all writers! At least we are as soon as we start writing! This group is designed for writers of all ability and experience levels.  It is an open platform for writers to explore personal and creative writing. Through peer support, all writers will build skills within a supportive and inspiring community.  Meant to […]

Preschool Story Time

NO 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.

Teen Advisory Board

*Teen Advisory Board

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

Play some games & be a part of planning future teen programs! Open to ages 12 -18 yrs. Registration is required.