Books are just the beginning!
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.
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.
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
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 […]
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.
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.
Celebrate National Poetry Month with us and create your own magnetic poetry kit. Open to ages 12-18. Registration is required for each teen.
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.
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.
Healing Cortland and documentary photographer Zack Bolton present an ongoing photo portrait series of community members who have lost loved ones to overdose.
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.
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.
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
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.
Play some games and be a part of planning future teen programs! Open to ages 12-18 yrs. Registration is required.
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!
Supplies available on a first come first serve basis the first Friday of each month for ages 3-5 yrs.
From 4-7 PM volunteers with Healing Cortland and Healing Hearts Collaborative will be on site to share information about work being done in the community and to listen and support anyone who is interested in sharing their story. There will be paper available for those who want to write their story to post on the […]
Cortland County Historical Society Presents: Time Travel: Features read alouds & activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding & appreciation of local & American history. Geared to ages 4 – 8 but all families are welcome. Registration is required. This month, Fired Up, a program about fire trucks and firefighting and their history […]
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.
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.
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.
Claudia Hitt, Horticulture Program Educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension, will discuss planning & planting a garden with seeds or transplants, companion planting, saving seeds and edible flowers. Claudia will also answer gardening questions! Registration is not required, but is encouraged!
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.
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.
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.
Join us for some Eric Carle Fun! Stories, games & a craft. Program geared to ages 3-8 yrs. but all families are welcome. Registration is required.
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 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.
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
Do you enjoy cooking and / or baking? Join our Cookbook Book Club as we discuss Strawberry recipes! Bring your favorite recipe to share and come prepared to discuss your cooking experience! Watch a demo of a Fresh Strawberry Smoothie and put together Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies to bake at home to enjoy! Register online […]
Do you enjoy cooking and / or baking? Join our Cookbook Book Club as we discuss Strawberry recipes! Bring your favorite recipe to share and come prepared to discuss your cooking experience! Watch a demo of a Fresh Strawberry Smoothie and put together Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies to bake at home to enjoy! Register online […]
Open to the public. Please contact the library one week in advance to request privilege of the floor.
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.
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.
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
Love your Library? Become a Friend! New members are always welcome! Email friendscflib@gmail.com to learn more.
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.
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.
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.
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
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.
Play some games and be a part of planning future teen programs! Open to ages 12-18 yrs. Registration is required.
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!
Supplies available on a first come first serve basis the first Friday of each month for ages 3-5 yrs.
Cortland County Historical Society Presents: Time Travel: Features read alouds & activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding & appreciation of local & American history. Geared to ages 4 – 8 but all families are welcome. Registration is required. This month, celebrate National Dairy Month with a COWAPALOOZA. A program about how milk, cream, butter, […]
