Cortland Free Library

Medicaid 1115 Waiver Screenings
2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, 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.

Craft Club
2025-10-28 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Come get crafty with us! Open to ages 12 and up. Registration is required.

*Crafty Kids
2025-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
We will meet to make a different craft each month. Meets monthly on the last Tuesday at 4 p.m. Open to ages 6 – 12 yrs. Registration is limited & is required each month.

Writing Group
2025-10-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, 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 inspire, educate, and connect local writers. Ages 18 and up.

Mobility Meet Up
2025-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Do you have questions about local transportation? Join us to learn about public transportation options, ask questions, and connect with others in the community we know and love. This event is free and open to the public – all are welcome!

Chess Club
2025-10-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-13 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, 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.

*Time Travel: Mars
2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | NY
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 – 8 but all families are welcome. Registration is required. Contact the library to sign up.

*CANCELLED* Homeschool Get Ready To Read
2025-11-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, 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.

*CANCELLED* Ready, Set, Read!
2025-11-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, 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
2025-11-04 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-11-11 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended.

*LEGO Club
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, 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
2025-11-05 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, 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.

NO Preschool Story Time
2025-11-06 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, 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
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Play some games & be a part of planning future teen programs! Open to ages 12 -18 yrs. Registration is required.

Preschool Projects Take & Make
2025-11-07 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Supplies available on a first come first serve basis on the First Friday of the month for ages 3-5 years old.

Paper Wishes (DIY Greeting Card)
2025-11-07 09:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, 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.

No Second Saturday Family Fun
2025-11-08 | NY

Opening Late
2025-11-10 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Cortland Free Library will open at 12 p.m. today to allow for staff training.

*Homeschool Get Ready To Read
2025-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States

*Ready, Set, Read!
2025-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States

The Really Free Market
2025-11-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
The Really Free Market is a free bi-monthly distribution of food, personal care items, and household supplies. You can take as much as you want and we will never ask you to “prove” your need. Brought to you by Cortland County Mutual Aid. Contact cortlandmutualaid@gmail.com for more information and with questions about donations.

History Buffs' Book Club
2025-11-13 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Do you enjoy history? Join us at the library to discuss Spies and Spycraft. We choose the topic, You choose the book! Contact the library with any questions!

Movie Matinee
2025-11-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Join us to watch National Treasure!
Benjamin Franklin Gates sets out to steal the Declaration of Independence – to keep it safe!
Rated PG. Runtime: 120 minutes.
Registration is requested.
