Books Before Bed

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 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.

Free

Community Read Book Talk (Virtual): Undoing Drugs

Zoom

Join us via Zoom for a discussion of Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction, by Maia Szalavitz. When you register a link to the Zoom event will be emailed to you. Can't join us online? Come to the library on Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m. for an in-person […]

Event Series The Really Free Market

The Really Free Market

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

The Really Free Market is a free bi-monthly distribution in the Main Reading Room of the Cortland Free Library 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. Donations can be brought to the Market from 5 to […]

Family Movie

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Enjoy some Spring Break relaxation and join us for an afternoon family movie of Sing 2 (rated PG) and popcorn! Open to children of all ages. Registration is limited and is required.

Free

Poetry Reading

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Do you enjoy reading or listening to poetry? Celebrate National Poetry Month with us! Bring an original or favorite poem to share, or just join us to listen.  Open to all ages.  Registration is required.  Be sure to watch for other Poetry Month happenings!

Event Series Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 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.

Free

Pinwheels for Prevention

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Cortland County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is partnering with Cortland Free Library to bring awareness to this important issue. Staff from the CAC will be hosting a special event where children will hear a story, learn 5 Safety Rules, and get a chance to make and plant […]

Free
Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 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!

Free
Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 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.

History Buffs’ Book Club

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Do you enjoy history? Join us in person to discuss the history of the American West.  Discussion will be led by Evan Faulkenbury.

Event Series Homeschool Get Ready to Read

Homeschool Get Ready to Read

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 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.

Free
Event Series Ready, Set, Read!

Ready, Set, Read!

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, 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.

Free