Cortland Free Library

Teen Advisory Board
2022-05-05 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Play some games and be a part of planning future teen programs! Open to ages 12-18 yrs. Registration is required.

Chess Club
2022-05-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-05-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
An all ages chess club for beginners and experts. Meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the library’s Periodicals Room. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play!

Chess Club
2022-05-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-05-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
An all ages chess club for beginners and experts. Meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play.

Preschool Project Take & Make
2022-05-06 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Supplies available on a first come first serve basis the first Friday of each month for ages 3-5 yrs.

First Friday Reception
2022-05-06 16:00 - 19:00 | NY
From 4-7 PM volunteers with Healing Cortland and Healing Hearts Collaborative will be on site to share information about work being done in the community and to listen and support anyone who is interested in sharing their story. There will be paper available for those who want to write their story to post on the “It Was Me” wall. Anyone can also drop off a typed or handwritten story of how they have been impacted by overdose and addiction.

Time Travel
2022-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Cortland County Historical Society Presents: Time Travel: Features read alouds & activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding & appreciation of local & American history. Geared to ages 4 – 8 but all families are welcome. Registration is required. This month, Fired Up, a program about fire trucks and firefighting and their history in Cortland County. We’ll read the books Firehouse! by Mark Teague and Fire Engine No. 9 by Mike Austin. Special guest, Derek Reynolds, a firefighter from the Cortland City Fire Department will bring some equipment from the station and talk about his work.

Homeschool Get Ready to Read
2022-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
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 required.

Ready, Set, Read!
2022-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States

Social Knitting
2022-05-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-05-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-05-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Why work alone when you can work with others? Knitting, crocheting, sewing – bring whatever it is you are working on! Open to all skill levels (ages 12 and up). The group meets every Monday evening at 6 p.m.

5th Grade Virtual Book Club
2022-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Meet and discuss a different chapter book on Zoom. Registrants will receive a free copy of the book each month. Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday. Open to all 5th graders in Cortland County. Zoom meeting not mandatory to participate but is encouraged. Registration is limited and is required.

Spring Into Gardening!
2022-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Claudia Hitt, Horticulture Program Educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension, will discuss planning & planting a garden with seeds or transplants, companion planting, saving seeds and edible flowers. Claudia will also answer gardening questions! Registration is not required, but is encouraged!

Preschool Story Time
2022-05-12 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-05-19 10:30 - 11:00 | 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.

Book Buddies Book Club
2022-05-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Meet and discuss a different chapter book and make new friends. Registrants will receive a free copy of the book each month. Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday. Open to ages 7-9 yrs. Registration is limited and is required. Contact Youth Services for more information.

History Buffs' Book Club
2022-05-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Do you enjoy history? Join us in person to discuss the history of Eastern Europe. Discussion will be led by Evan Faulkenbury.

Second Saturday Family Fun
2022-05-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Join us for some Eric Carle Fun! Stories, games & a craft. Program geared to ages 3-8 yrs. but all families are welcome. Registration is required.

Books Before Bed
2022-05-16 19:00 - 19:30 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, 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.

Taste and Tell
2022-05-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-05-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Do you enjoy cooking and / or baking? Join our Cookbook Book Club as we discuss Strawberry recipes! Bring your favorite recipe to share and come prepared to discuss your cooking experience! Watch a demo of a Fresh Strawberry Smoothie and put together Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies to bake at home to enjoy! Register online or call the library. Open to ages 12 and older.

LEGO Club
2022-05-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Come join our LEGO Club and have some building fun! Each session we’ll have a challenge and a game. LEGO Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month, please sign up for one day only. Open to ages 4-12 yrs. Registration required for each child.

Board of Trustees
2022-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Open to the public. Please contact the library one week in advance to request privilege of the floor.

Teen Time
2022-05-19 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
Each month will be a different program that is planned during our monthly TAB meeting. Contact the library for more information! Registration is required.

Teen Time
2022-05-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Join us to help prepare for our Summer Reading Program! Open to ages 12 – 18 yrs. Registration is required.

Friends of the Library Meeting
2022-05-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Love your Library? Become a Friend! New members are always welcome! Email friendscflib@gmail.com to learn more.
