*LEGO Club
2026-04-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-15 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
2026-04-01 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join us to discuss Where the Rivers Merge by Mary Alice Monroe. 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, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel, will be discussed on May 6, 2026.

Chess Club
2026-04-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-23 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
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.

Preschool Projects Take & Make
2026-04-03
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)
2026-04-03 09:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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: Rainforests
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Features read alouds & activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding & appreciation of local & American history. This month we’ll explore rainforests with stories, craft and a snack. Geared to ages 4 – 8 but all families are welcome. Registration is required.

*NO Homeschool Get Ready To Read
2026-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)

*NO Ready, Set, Read!
2026-04-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)

NO Baby/Toddler Time
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)

Libby who?
2026-04-07 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Do you have questions about Libby, your portal to e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines using your library card? Bring your device to get hands on experience to Libby, our digital reading app!
Stop in anytime between 12 – 4 p.m. today to learn how to access the Libby app. If you already have the app learn how to search, check-out or place a hold on an item!

NO Preschool Story Time
2026-04-09 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)

History Buffs' Book Club
2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Do you enjoy history? Join us at the library to discuss Cartoons, Comics & Animation. We choose the topic, You choose the book! Contact the library with any questions!

Second Saturday Family Fun: Free Play!
2026-04-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
While Miss Tammy is away come hangout and play with our Superspace Life-Size Magnetic Playset and other building toys. Join us for an open-playtime where children (and caregivers) can use their imagination to create and have fun together. Program geared to ages 3-7 yrs. but all families are welcome. Registration is required.

*Homeschool Get Ready To Read
2026-04-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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!
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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
2026-04-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended.

Really Free Market
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Cortland Free Library Board of Trustees
2026-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Members of the public who wish to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting are encouraged to notify the library in advance and must also sign in at the meeting. To notify the library, please email boardpresident@gmail.com.

Preschool Story Time with Special Guests
2026-04-16 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join our special guests from the Child Development Council as they share stories, songs, and activities about art in celebration of The Week of the Young Child. All ages are welcome but this program is designed for children ages 3 – 5 yrs.

*Teen Time
2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for games, surprise craft and pizza. Open to ages 12 – 18 yrs. Registration is required.

Game On!
2026-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for some board game fun! Learn a new game & play some old favorites. Enjoy some friendly competition. No experience is needed – just come ready to have fun! Open to ages 12 and up. Registration is requested.

*Barnyard Bonanza: Sheep -Cancelled
2026-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join our special guest, 2025 Cortland County Fair Queen Court, as they share stories, craft, and activities all about SHEEP. This program is geared towards ages 4 – 8. Registration is required.

Cortland Free Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting
2026-04-22 18:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
