Books are just the beginning!
Come experience the last stop on the tour of this traveling exhibit at Cortland Free Library during regular library hours. “Behind the Wall” is a traveling exhibition of drawings, paintings, letters, stories, and poems created by people in prison. It provides a window into the lives and imaginations of incarcerated people in our communities and […]
First Day to pick up a piece for our collaborative art project! Join other CFL patrons in creating a wall puzzle to be displayed in the library! Stop by the Adult Circulation desk to claim a blank puzzle piece and decorate that piece in a way that represents you as an individual. Limited pieces available; […]
A show by Cortland Art League members is available to view during regular library hours all month long!
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 show by Cortland Art League members is available to view during regular library hours all month long!
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
A show by Cortland Art League members is available to view during regular library hours all month long!
Join us for a talk by Eric Lindstrom and vegan treats by Brix! Everyone who attends will also get the chance to win a copy of The Skeptical Vegan. Registration recommended but not required. Growing up in an all-female Italian household, Eric was nourished to obesity on meat and dairy. Decades later, overnight, Lindstrom became […]
A show by Cortland Art League members is available to view during regular library hours all month long!
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.
A show by Cortland Art League members is available to view during regular library hours all month long!
All Together Now theme LEGO Contest: Entries accepted July 3-15. Open to ages 4-12. NO KITS. Voting July 18-28. […]
First Day to drop off entries for the Bookmark Contest! Must have a community / unity theme and be 2" x 8" (a template is available)! Entries accepted July 3-15; Voting July 17-28. Winner announced July 31!
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.
Join us at Crown City Cinemas for snacks and gaming on the Big Screen! Open to ages 12-18. Registration is required.
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.
July 7- August 11 Each Friday supplies will be provided for a craft/ activity for kids to make at home. Supplies available on a first come, first serve basis. Open to ages 4-12.
A bag with supplies and directions provided to make a greeting card at home will be available to pick up on a first come first serve basis beginning on the first Friday of the month. Open to ages 12 and up.
Each packet includes puzzle pages, coloring pages, writing prompts, recipe & craft ideas - all you need to beat the boredom this summer when you're not reading! Available for pick up on a first come, first serve basis every Friday July 7 - August 11
Join Miss Tammy at Suggett Park (25 Homer Ave., Cortland) for story time while you eat lunch. (Rain or Shine) Come early to get your free lunch and find a spot! *Rain location – Burch Building at Suggett Park
Join ASL Interpreter Kristina Furi to learn some basic sign language and learn about ASL. Open to ages 6-12. 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.
Select Tuesdays in July at 10:30 a.m. in Court House Park. Join us for fun and entertainment!
Open to ages 18 and up. No experience necessary! Contact the library for more information!
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
Join ASL Interpreter Kristina Furi to learn about ASL & some basic Sign Language. Open to ages 12 & up. Registration is required.
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.
Join ASL Interpreter Kristina Furi to learn some basic sign language and gain an understanding of ASL. Open to ages 12-18. Registration is required.
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.
July 7- August 11 Each Friday supplies will be provided for a craft/ activity for kids to make at home. Supplies available on a first come, first serve basis. Open to ages 4-12.
Each packet includes puzzle pages, coloring pages, writing prompts, recipe & craft ideas - all you need to beat the boredom this summer when you're not reading! Available for pick up on a first come, first serve basis every Friday July 7 - August 11
Join us for a variety of fun on select Fridays! Anticipate board games, BINGO, cookie decorating and other Fantastic Fun! Open to Ages 12 & up. Registration is required.
Final day to drop off entries for the Lego & Bookmark contests.
The Cortland LGBTQ Center is holding Cortland Community Pride Festival in Courthouse Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us at the library for the following Pride Festival Workshops! Periodicals Room 10:30-11:20 a.m.: Erin Vallely & Aster Parrott Self Care While Disabled and Queer: Erin and Aster will facilitate a conversation about ways […]
Isabel Sterling, author of These Witches Don’t Burn, This Coven Won’t Break, and The Coldest Touch, breaks down her path to publication—from small town reading enthusiast to traditionally published author with queer YA novels available in 4 languages worldwide! Presentation includes an author Q&A and book signing. Registration recommended but not required. Isabel Sterling is […]
Voting Begins for the Teen & Adult Bookmark Contest! Voting will continue until July 28!
Interactive Art Fun! Join local artist, Molly Reagan with Good Neighbor Art for a hands on painting experience. Open to ages 6-12. Registration Required. There are 3 different options for a time to sign up; please choose one! 10:30am, 3 pm or 6 pm.
Join Miss Tammy at Suggett Park (25 Homer Ave., Cortland) for story time while you eat lunch. (Rain or Shine) Come early to get your free lunch and find a spot! *Rain location – Burch Building at Suggett Park
Select Tuesdays in July at 10:30 a.m. in Court House Park. Join us for fun and entertainment!
International Foods! Do you enjoy cooking and / or baking? Join us as we discuss International Food! Bring your favorite International recipe to share (samples are optional!) and come prepared to discuss your cooking experience with International Foods ! Registration is required.
Open to ages 18 and up. No experience necessary! Contact the library for more information!
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
Join us for a movie & snacks! The Goonies is set in a coastal town in the Pacific Northwest, where a slightly ramshackle neighborhood called the Goondocks is threatened with foreclosure and redevelopment by corporate types. Local kids, motley outcasts known as "goonies", are cleaning out when they find a treasure map and clues to […]
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.
Create some spectacular art all together with Molly Reagan of Good Neighbor Art. Open to ages 12-18. Registration is required.
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.
July 7- August 11 Each Friday supplies will be provided for a craft/ activity for kids to make at home. Supplies available on a first come, first serve basis. Open to ages 4-12.
Each packet includes puzzle pages, coloring pages, writing prompts, recipe & craft ideas - all you need to beat the boredom this summer when you're not reading! Available for pick up on a first come, first serve basis every Friday July 7 - August 11
Pick up a free copy of Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century, edited by Alice Wong at Cortland Free Library, then join us for this in-person book discussion with our partners Access to Independence, Racker, Cortland Area Communities That Care (CACTC), and the Cortland County Mental Health Department. Other ways to read the book: Audiobook […]
Join Miss Tammy at Suggett Park (25 Homer Ave., Cortland) for story time while you eat lunch. (Rain or Shine) Come early to get your free lunch and find a spot! *Rain location – Burch Building at Suggett Park
Join The Great & Powerful Dave for this fun filled show packed with magic, mystery, comedy, puppets, and audience participation. The show is targeted toward ages 4-10, but all are welcome! Registration 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.
Select Tuesdays in July at 10:30 a.m. in Court House Park. Join us for fun and entertainment!
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
For those that just want to talk about books, this Book Discussion is for you! Join us to talk about a book you are currently reading or have recently read!
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.
Our Annual Chocolate Games! The more you win, the more chocolate you get! Open to ages 12-18. Registration is required.
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.
July 7- August 11 Each Friday supplies will be provided for a craft/ activity for kids to make at home. Supplies available on a first come, first serve basis. Open to ages 4-12.
Each packet includes puzzle pages, coloring pages, writing prompts, recipe & craft ideas - all you need to beat the boredom this summer when you're not reading! Available for pick up on a first come, first serve basis every Friday July 7 - August 11
Join us for a variety of fun on select Fridays! Anticipate board games, BINGO, cookie decorating and other Fantastic Fun! Open to Ages 12 & up. Registration is required.
We'll announce the winners of each contest and the winning bookmarks will be available to patrons for the upcoming schoolyear.
Puzzle pieces for our Collaborative Art Project are due to be returned today!
Join Miss Tammy at Suggett Park (25 Homer Ave., Cortland) for story time while you eat lunch. (Rain or Shine) Come early to get your free lunch and find a spot! *Rain location – Burch Building at Suggett Park
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.
Join certified yoga instructor Jessica Cute to learn about yoga and its benefits. 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. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play.
July 7- August 11 Each Friday supplies will be provided for a craft/ activity for kids to make at home. Supplies available on a first come, first serve basis. Open to ages 4-12.
Each packet includes puzzle pages, coloring pages, writing prompts, recipe & craft ideas - all you need to beat the boredom this summer when you're not reading! Available for pick up on a first come, first serve basis every Friday July 7 - August 11
A bag with supplies and directions provided to make a greeting card at home will be available to pick up on a first come first serve basis beginning on the first Friday of the month. Open to ages 12 and up.
