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Mondays at 1 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 limited & is required.
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Join us for the Read It, Watch It Movie Book Club – where great stories come to life both on the page and on the screen! We will meet to discuss the book The Help by Kathryn Stockett and the movie The Help starring Emma Stone and Viola Davis. Read the book and watch the movie […]
Mondays 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 limited & is required. |
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Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended.
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We will meet to make a different craft each month. Meets monthly on the last Tuesday at 4 p.m. Open to ages 6 – 12 yrs. Registration is limited & is required each month. |
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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. 
An all ages chess club for beginners and experts. Meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play. |
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Features read alouds & activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding & appreciation of local & American history, nature & culture. This month will be all about green. Why plants turn green and why we see it as green. We will create tiny green plants and make our own green icing to decorate […] |
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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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Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended. |
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Join us to discuss The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. New members are always welcome! Please contact the library for more information. Ask for a copy of the book at either circulation desk. Our next selection, Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen, will be discussed on April 2. |
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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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Join the Finger Lakes Toy Library for playtime at the Cortland Free Library! Stay and play after preschool story time! The Finger Lakes Toy Library will be bringing a selection of toys geared towards ages 0-5 to play with. 
Play some games & be a part of planning future teen programs! Open to ages 12 -18 yrs. Registration is required. |
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Supplies available on a first come first serve basis on the First Friday of the month for ages 3-5 years old. 
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. |
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STOMP into Spring with dinosaur stories, songs, snacks, craft and activities! Program geared to ages 3-7 yrs. but all families are welcome. Registration is required. |
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Mondays at 1 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 limited & is required.
Mondays 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 limited & is required. |
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Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended.
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The Really Free Market is a free bi-monthly distribution 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. Brought to you by Cortland County Mutual Aid. Contact cortlandmutualaid@gmail.com for more information and with questions about donations. |
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3 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.
An all ages chess club for beginners and experts. Meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play.
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Do you enjoy history? Join us to discuss the history of Notorious Women. We choose the topic, You choose the book! Contact the library with any questions! We will be meeting via Zoom – contact the library for the link! April's topic will be the history of fashion! |
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Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day by decorating cookies and making a simple craft. Open to ages 12 and up. Call the library for more information! Registration is required. |
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Join us to watch “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" starring Lily James & Michiel Huisman. Come watch the movie, take out a copy of the book to read and attend Read It, Watch It on March 31 to discuss both! Not Rated. Runtime 123 minutes Registration is requested. |
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Mondays at 1 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 limited & is required.
Mondays 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 limited & is required. |
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Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended.
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Join our special guests, 2024 Cortland County Fair Queen Court, as they share a farm animal story, craft and activities. This month MOOO on over to the library for some COW fun! This program is geared towards ages 4-8. Registration is Required. |
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Members of the public who wish to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting are encouraged to notify the library in advance and must also sign in at the meeting. To notify the library, please email boardpresident@gmail.com. |
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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.
An all ages chess club for beginners and experts. Meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play. |
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Gardening provides many benefits - from fresh food for healthy eating, an increase of physical activity to the stress relief it provides! Let's get together and talk about planning our gardens! An informal discussion - come share your ideas and hear some new ones! Open to ages 12 and up. Call the library for more […] |
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Mondays at 1 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 limited & is required.
Mondays 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 limited & is required. |
4 events,
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended.
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We will meet to make a different craft each month. Meets monthly on the last Tuesday at 4 p.m. Open to ages 6 – 12 yrs. Registration is limited & is required each month. |
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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.
An all ages chess club for beginners and experts. Meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play. |
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We will end our March Madness with Games! Board games, trivia games & more! Open to ages 12 and up. Call the library for more information. |
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Mondays at 1 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 limited & is required.
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Join us for the Read It, Watch It Movie Book Club – where great stories come to life both on the page and on the screen! We will meet to discuss the book The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows and the movie by the same name starring […]
Mondays 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 limited & is required. |
1 event,
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended. |
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3 events,
An all ages chess club for beginners and experts. Meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play. |
2 events,
Supplies available on a first come first serve basis on the First Friday of the month for ages 3-5 years old.
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. |
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Features read alouds & activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding & appreciation of local & American history, nature & culture. This month we will explore the Wonders of Water. Learn about the water cycle, why we need water, create a tornado in a bottle and build (and eat!) pyramids made out of […] |
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