Cortland Free Library

Lego Club
2023-02-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-02-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Registration is required each month. Please sign up for one day only. 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. Open to ages 4 – 12 yrs.

Book Club
2023-02-01 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Join us to discuss Bring Me Back by B. A. Paris. New members are always welcome! Please contact the library for more information. Ask for a copy of the book at either circulation desk.

Cancelled - Preschool Story Time
2023-02-02 10:30 - 11:00 UTC | 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. Registration is recommended for each child.

Cancelled - Teen Advisory Board
2023-02-02 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.

Chess Club
2023-02-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-09 18:00 - 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 6 p.m. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play.

Preschool Projects
2023-02-03 09:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Supplies available on a first come first serve basis on the First Friday of the month for ages 3-5 years old.

Paper Wishes (a DIY Greeting Card)
2023-02-03 09:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
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
2023-02-04 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, in honor of President’s Day, we will be reading books about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. We will also discuss what it would be like to be President of the United States and make a craft using quarters & pennies. Geared to ages 4-8 but all families are welcome. Registration is required.

Homeschool Get Ready To Read
2023-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Registration is required. 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.

Ready, Set, Read!
2023-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | NY

Social Knitting
2023-02-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | 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 Book Club - Meeting Room
2023-02-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Registration is limited & is required. Meet & discuss a different chapter book each month at the library. Registrants will receive a free copy of the book each month. Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 p.m. open to all 5th Graders in Cortland County.

Cancelled - Color Yourself Calm
2023-02-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Join us for a relaxing time of coloring and chatting together. Coloring pages, crayons, markers & colored pencils will be available.

Preschool Story Time
2023-02-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-16 10:30 - 11:00 UTC | 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
2023-02-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Registration is limited & is required. Meet & discuss a different chapter book & make new friends. Registrants will receive a free copy of the book each month. Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 4 p.m. Open to ages 8 – 9 yrs.

History Buffs' Book Club
2023-02-09 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | NY
Do you enjoy history? Join us to discuss U.S. Presidents.

Wishing Wellness Center Peers @ The Library
2023-02-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Peers all have some form of lived experience with mental health, substance use or co-occurring disorders and knowledge of what services are available. We can have discussions around what you’re going through, what your needs are, and we can sign you up for services with us for peer support to help you navigate your way in the direction you need to be going.
Registration not required.

Valentine Cards & Cookies
2023-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Come celebrate Valentine’s Day by decorating Valentine cards and cookies with us! Open to ages 12 and up. Registration is required.

Second Saturday Family Fun
2023-02-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | NY
Join us for a Valentine’s Day party! We will be celebrating with stories, snacks and activities. Program geared to ages 3-8 yrs. but all families are welcome. Registration is required.

Books Before Bed
2023-02-13 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | NY
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.

Dungeons & Dragons
2023-02-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | NY
Whether you are a new player or veteran you are welcome to join us! Open to ages 18 and up. No experience necessary! Registration is encouraged.

The Really Free Market
2023-02-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | NY
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.

Hillside - Cortland Foster Parent Training & Recruiting
2023-02-15 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Hillside will be available to answer questions and recruit Foster parents.

Board of Trustees
2023-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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.

Cancelled- Teen Time: Jars to Go
2023-02-16 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cortland Free Library, 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Join us to put together dinner and dessert to go! We will be decorating jars and filling them with ingredients for soup and dessert. Open to ages 12-18 yrs. Registration is required.
CANCELLED
