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1 event,
Chess Club
Chess Club
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!
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2 events,
Homeschool Get Ready to Read
Homeschool Get Ready to Read
A program for emergent readers ages 4-7 yrs. and their caregivers. The program promotes early literacy skills with letter sounds and recognition, activities and stories. Each week children will receive a free book and parents will have learned activities to reinforce reading skills at home. Registration is required.
Ready, Set, Read!
Ready, Set, Read!
A program for emergent readers ages 4-7 yrs. and their caregivers. The program promotes early literacy skills with letter sounds and recognition, activities and stories. Each week children will receive a free book and parents will have learned activities to reinforce reading skills at home. Registration is required.
1 event,
Math Club with Mr. Chu
Math Club with Mr. Chu
Have some Math fun! Play games, do puzzles or get whatever help you may need with Math! Open to ages 12-18 yrs. Registration is required.
4 events,
Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
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.
Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board
Play some games and be a part of planning future teen programs! Open to ages 12-18 yrs. Registration is required.
Chess Club
Chess Club
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!
1 event,
Preschool Project Take & Make
Supplies available on a first come first serve basis the first Friday of each month for ages 3-5 yrs.
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3 events,
Homeschool Get Ready to Read
Homeschool Get Ready to Read
A program for emergent readers ages 4-7 yrs. and their caregivers. The program promotes early literacy skills with letter sounds and recognition, activities and stories. Each week children will receive a free book and parents will have learned activities to reinforce reading skills at home. Registration is required.
Ready, Set, Read!
Ready, Set, Read!
A program for emergent readers ages 4-7 yrs. and their caregivers. The program promotes early literacy skills with letter sounds and recognition, activities and stories. Each week children will receive a free book and parents will have learned activities to reinforce reading skills at home. Registration is required.
Social Knitting
Social Knitting
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.
1 event,
Math Club with Mr. Chu
Math Club with Mr. Chu
Have some Math fun! Play games, do puzzles or get whatever help you may need with Math! Open to ages 12-18 yrs. Registration is required.
1 event,
5th Grade Virtual Book Club
5th Grade Virtual Book Club
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.
5 events,
Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
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
Book Buddies Book Club
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.
Chess Club
Chess Club
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!
0 events,
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0 events,
3 events,
Homeschool Get Ready to Read
Homeschool Get Ready to Read
A program for emergent readers ages 4-7 yrs. and their caregivers. The program promotes early literacy skills with letter sounds and recognition, activities and stories. Each week children will receive a free book and parents will have learned activities to reinforce reading skills at home. Registration is required.
Social Knitting
Social Knitting
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.
Ready, Set, Read!
Ready, Set, Read!
A program for emergent readers ages 4-7 yrs. and their caregivers. The program promotes early literacy skills with letter sounds and recognition, activities and stories. Each week children will receive a free book and parents will have learned activities to reinforce reading skills at home. Registration is required.
2 events,
Taste & Tell
Taste & Tell
Do you enjoy cooking and / or baking? Our Cookbook Book Club will be discussing Soup recipes this month! Bring your favorite soup recipe to share and come prepared to discuss your cooking experience with soup! We will also be putting together chicken noodle soup in a jar! Open to ages 12 and older. Registration […]
Math Club with Mr. Chu
Math Club with Mr. Chu
Have some Math fun! Play games, do puzzles or get whatever help you may need with Math! Open to ages 12-18 yrs. Registration is required.
4 events,
Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
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.
Chess Club
Chess Club
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.
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Homeschool Get Ready to Read
Homeschool Get Ready to Read
A program for emergent readers ages 4-7 yrs. and their caregivers. The program promotes early literacy skills with letter sounds and recognition, activities and stories. Each week children will receive a free book and parents will have learned activities to reinforce reading skills at home. Registration is required.
Social Knitting
Social Knitting
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.
Ready, Set, Read!
Ready, Set, Read!
A program for emergent readers ages 4-7 yrs. and their caregivers. The program promotes early literacy skills with letter sounds and recognition, activities and stories. Each week children will receive a free book and parents will have learned activities to reinforce reading skills at home. Registration is required.
3 events,
Math Club with Mr. Chu
Math Club with Mr. Chu
Have some Math fun! Play games, do puzzles or get whatever help you may need with Math! Open to ages 12-18 yrs. Registration is required.
The Really Free Market
The Really Free Market
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 […]
1 event,
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Meeting via Zoom. Open to the public. Please contact the library at least 1 week in advance to request privilege of the floor. Contact director@cortlandfreelibrary.org for the link to attend.
3 events,
Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
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.
Chess Club
Chess Club
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.
Chess Club
Chess Club
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!
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Social Knitting
Social Knitting
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.
Books Before Bed
Books Before Bed
A special pajama story time. Be sure to wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to leave for a sleepover at the library. All ages and families are welcome but this program is designed for ages 3-5 yrs. Registration is required.
2 events,
5 events,
Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
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.
*Cancelled* Teen Advisory Board
*Cancelled* Teen Advisory Board
Play some games and be a part of planning future teen programs! Open to ages 12-18 yrs. Registration is required.
*Cancelled* Chess Club
*Cancelled* Chess Club
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.
2 events,
Preschool Project Take & Make
Supplies available on a first come first serve basis the first Friday of each month for ages 3-5 yrs.