Week of 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.
Homeschool Get Ready to Read
Homeschool 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 required.
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 required.
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.
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.
Craft Club
Math Club
Math Club
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 required.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Friends of the Library Meeting
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.
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.
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!
Art Exhibit: “It Could Be Anyone” Opening Reception
Art Exhibit: “It Could Be Anyone” Opening Reception
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.
Time Travel
Time Travel
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 […]
Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament
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.