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.
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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.
Free
2 events,
Art Exhibit: “What’s It All About”
The annual art exhibit by members of the Groton Art Class is on display in our Art Gallery!
Baby/Toddler Time
Baby/Toddler Time
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
Free
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.
Free
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*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.
Free
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!
Free
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.
Free
1 event,
1 event,
4 events,
Get Ready to Read
Get Ready to Read
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 limited & is required for each child.
Free
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. & 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 limited & is required for each child.
Free
3 events,
Baby/Toddler Time
Baby/Toddler Time
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
Free
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 […]
2 events,
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.
Free
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.
Free
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.
Free
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.
1 event,
2 events,
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Black History Month Celebration
Black History Month Celebration
Join us for a special celebration in honor of Black History month. This year's theme is Black Health & Wellness. Recommended reading lists, playlists, and watchlists will be available and we will showcase work by black artists, including a screening of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks at noon. Runtime: 1 hour, 32 mins.
Free
1 event,
4 events,
Get Ready to Read
Get Ready to Read
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 limited & is required for each child.
Free
Ready, Set, Read!
Ready, Set, Read!
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 limited & is required for each child.
Free
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.
3 events,
Baby/Toddler Time
Baby/Toddler Time
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
Free
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! Held weekly on Tuesdays, 5-6 pm. Open to ages 12-18 yrs. Registration is limited and is required for each teen.
Free
3 events,
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CFL Board Meeting
CFL Board Meeting
Cortland Free Library's board meetings are open to the public. If you would like to attend, please register below and you will receive a link to attend via Zoom. If you would like the privilege of the floor, please let us know a week in advance via email: reference@cortlandfreelibrary.org.
6 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.
Free
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
4 events,
Get Ready to Read
Get Ready to Read
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 limited & is required for each child.
Free
Ready, Set, Read!
Ready, Set, Read!
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 limited & is required for each child.
Free
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.
5 events,
Baby/Toddler Time
Baby/Toddler Time
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
Free
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! Held weekly on Tuesdays, 5-6 pm. Open to ages 12-18 yrs. Registration is limited and is required for each teen.
Free
2 events,
-
Family Movie
Family Movie
Spend your February break at the library. Join us for an afternoon family movie, Encanto (rated PG), on Wednesday, February 23 at 1 p.m. Registration is limited & is required for each child. Open to all families. Masks are required & no food or drink is allowed in the library at this time.
Free
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.
Free
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!
Free
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Get Ready to Read
Get Ready to Read
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 limited & is required for each child.
Free
Ready, Set, Read!
Ready, Set, Read!
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 limited & is required for each child.
Free
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.
2 events,
Baby/Toddler Time
Baby/Toddler Time
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
Free
2 events,
-
Book Club
Book Club
This month we will meet to discuss A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende. New members are always welcome! Please contact the library or email cflbookclub@gmail.com for more information. Ask for a copy of the book at either circulation desk. The April selection is A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy, which we […]
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.
Free
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.
Free
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!
Free
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.
Free
2 events,
Art Exhibit: “Change”
Winners and Honorable Mentions of the 12th Annual Community Arts Challenge are on display in the library's gallery for the month of March. This event is a celebration of the creative talent and spirit of Cortland County. Stop by and check it out during regular library hours!
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Time Travel
Time Travel
Cortland County Historical Society Presents: Time Travel - Owls Around Us, a program about those fascinating birds you have to stay up late to see. This program feature free monthly read-alouds and activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding and appreciation of local and American history. This month we'll read from the books […]
Free