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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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!

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.

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 […]

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.

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!

Do you enjoy history? Join us in person to discuss the history of the American West.  Discussion will be led by Evan Faulkenbury.