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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.
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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.
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.
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All are welcome. Visit https://cortlandfreelibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/ to learn more about the Friends. Email friendscflib@gmail.com with questions or for more information. |
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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.
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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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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. |
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Supplies available on a first come first serve basis the first Friday of each month for ages 3-5 yrs.
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Join Healing Cortland and documentary photography Zack Bolton for the opening reception for this ongoing photo portrait series of community members who have lost loved ones to overdose. A resource fair with tabling from local programs/agencies and other activities will be offered, including children. Light food and refreshments will be served. |
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Cortland County Historical Society Presents: Time Travel: Features read alouds & activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding & appreciation of local & American history. This month, Let’s Get Growing with a program about local agriculture and the magic that creates plants out of seeds, soil, and rain. We’ll be also be joined […]
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Do you enjoy playing chess? Come have some fun and play in a tournament with us! Open to kids in grades 5 - 12. Tournament begins at 11 a.m. and will end at 2 p.m. Pizza lunch will be provided for players. Registration is limited and is required.
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3 events,
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
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.
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
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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
Play some games and be a part of planning future teen programs! Open to ages 12-18 yrs. Registration is required.
Free
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
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Join us for some “Egg-stravaganza” Fun! Stories, games & a craft. Program geared to ages 3-8 yrs. but all families are welcome. Registration is required.
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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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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 […]
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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.
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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 […] |
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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.
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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! |
5 events,
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.
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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 […]
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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
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3 events,
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
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.
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
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Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
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Vegetarian! Do you enjoy cooking and / or baking? Join our Cookbook Book Club as we discuss Vegetarian recipes! Bring your favorite recipe to share and come prepared to discuss your cooking experience! Watch a demo of Vegetarian Quesadillas and put together Vegetarian Chili to take home to enjoy! Register online or call the library. […]
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Vegetarian! Do you enjoy cooking and / or baking? Join our Cookbook Book Club as we discuss Vegetarian recipes! Bring your favorite recipe to share and come prepared to discuss your cooking experience! Watch a demo of Vegetarian Quesadillas and put together Vegetarian Chili to take home to enjoy! Register online or call the library. […] |
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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.
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Open to the public. Please contact the library one week in advance to request privilege of the floor. |
5 events,
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.
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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.
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Join us in person at the library for a discussion of Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction, by Maia Szalavitz. Registration is recommended but not required. Snacks will be provided. This Community Read is funded by the American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries, an initiative of […] |
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3 events,
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
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.
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
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2 events,
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 […] |
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Join us for a Zoom talk with Maia Szalavitz, the author of Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction. This event is co-sponsored by Cortland Area Communities That Care and Healing Cortland and is the culmination of this month's Community Read. Register here.
Free
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4 events,
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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Celebrate National Poetry Month with us and create your own magnetic poetry kit. Open to ages 12-18. Registration is required for each teen.
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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
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Join us for a read aloud of Bedtime Bonnet. Learn about different hair and headwear with activities and a craft. Presented by Cortland YWCA in partnership with Cortland Free Library. All ages and families are welcome but this program is designed for children ages 3 – 8 yrs. Registration is required.
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Healing Cortland and documentary photographer Zack Bolton present an ongoing photo portrait series of community members who have lost loved ones to overdose. |
