Craft Club
2025-05-27 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
2025-05-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Chess Club
2025-05-29 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-26 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.

Baby/Toddler Time
2025-06-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-02 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended.

LEGO Club
2025-06-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-18 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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
2025-06-04 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join us to discuss The Golden Doves by Martha Hall Kelly. 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 Rose Arbor by Rhys Bowen, will be discussed on July 2.

*Teen Advisory Board
2025-06-05 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Play some games & be a part of planning future teen programs! Open to ages 12 -18 yrs. Registration is required.

Preschool Projects Take & Make
2025-06-06
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)
2025-06-06 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.

Finger Lakes Toy Library Playtime!
2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Finger Lakes Toy Library for playtime at the Cortland Free Library! Stay and play after Babytime! The Finger Lakes Toy Library will be bringing a selection of toys geared towards ages 0-2 to play with.

History Buffs' Book Club
2025-06-12 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Do you enjoy history? Join us to discuss the the history of Libraries. We choose the topic, You choose the book! Contact the library with any questions!
We will be meeting at the library!
July’s topic will be Famous Summers!

Author Visit: Alexandria Faulkenbury
2025-06-14 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Join Alexandria Faulkenbury for an author talk and book signing at Cortland Free Library to hear about her debut novel, Somewhere Past the End.
We’ll have a small Q&A moderated by Meghan Aagaard, a book signing, and some snacks.

CLOSED for Juneteenth
2025-06-19 09:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Cortland Free Library is closed today in observance of Juneteenth.

Game On!
2025-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for some board game fun! Learn a new game & play some old favorites. Open to ages 12 and older. Registration is requested.

Learning Hub Kickoff!
2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Come celebrate the launch of our new Decodable Books Learning Hub! There will be a decodable StoryWalk®, crafts and snacks! Patrons will also receive free access to the Literacy @Your Library online community with information about dyslexia, advocacy, homeschooling and more!

Cancelled - Craft Club
2025-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 UTC

Barnyard Bonanza
2025-06-24 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join our special guests, 2024 Cortland County Fair Queen Court, as they share a farm animal story, craft and activities. For our last month join us for stories and activities all about CHICKENS along with a yummy snack! This program is geared towards ages 4-8. Registration is Required.

CANCELLED - Early Literacy Strategies for Parents & Caregivers
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Explore how to use the new Cortland Free Library Learning Hub to support your children’s literacy development at home with literacy expert and Mom, Dr. Kirra Guard. Refreshments will be provided. Ages 18 and up. Registration Required.

Summer Reading Program Begins!
2025-06-30
First day to sign up for the 2025 Summer Reading Program: Color Our World! The first 100 children to sign up online AND come into the library will receive a stuffed puppy and a coupon for a free cookie at Frosted Bakery.

Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration!
2025-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Kickoff Summer Reading at the library with activities and snacks then walk across the parking lot to have some paint splatter fun at the SPLAT! Sumthin’ Paint Room. Ages 4-12. Registration is limited and required!

First Day to Drop Off "Color Our World" themed LEGO & Bookmark Contest Entries
2025-07-01
Color Our World theme LEGO Contest: Entries accepted July 1-12. Open to ages 4-12. NO KITS. Voting July 14-26. Entries must fit on 8 1/2” x 11” sheet of paper.
Color Our World theme Bookmark Contest: Entries accepted July 1-12. Open to ages 4-12. Voting July 14-26. Template available to pick up.
