• *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

    *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 bright lights, big christmas by Mary Kay Andrews.  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 February 4, 2026.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.

  • History Buffs’ Book Club

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

    Do you enjoy history? Join us at the library to discuss World War II.   We choose the topic, You choose the book! Contact the library with any questions!

  • Second Saturday Family Fun: Winter Wonderland

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

    A program on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 10:30 a.m., this family friendly program offers an activity for families to do together. Join us for some winter stories, games, a craft and a snack.  Program geared to ages 3-7 yrs. but all families are welcome. Registration is required.

  • Books Before Bed

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

    A special pajama story time.  Be sure to wear your pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal to leave for a sleepover at the library. All ages and families are welcome but this program is designed for children ages 3 – 5 yrs. Registration is required.