Week of Events
*CANCELED* Homeschool Get Ready to Read
*CANCELED* Homeschool Get Ready to Read
Registration is required. 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.
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.
*CANCELED* Ready, Set, Read!
*CANCELED* Ready, Set, Read!
Registration is required. 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.
*CANCELED* Baby/Toddler Time
*CANCELED* Baby/Toddler Time
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.
Office of NYS Senator Lea Webb
Office of NYS Senator Lea Webb
Webb's constituent team will be available to help with a variety of issues.
Lego Club
Lego Club
Registration is required each month. Please sign up for one day only. Come join our Lego club & have some building fun! Each session we’ll have a challenge & a game. LEGO Club meets on the first & third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. Open to ages 4 – 12 yrs.
Book Club
Book Club
Join us to discuss Long Bright River by Liz Moore. New members are always welcome! Please contact the library for more information. Ask for a copy of the book at either circulation desk.
Cortland City School District Budget Presentation
Cortland City School District Budget Presentation
The Cortland Enlarged City School District will be requesting a tax levy override to balance its 2023-24 budget. All are welcome to attend one of the Budget Information Meetings hosted at the Cortland Free Library to learn more about the district's budget. District administrators will be available to answer any questions that may arise. The […]
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.
*Teen Advisory Board
*Teen Advisory Board
Play some games & be a part of planning future teen programs! Open to ages 12 -18 yrs. Registration is required.
SMART Recovery – Meeting Room
SMART Recovery – Meeting Room
Prevention Network CNY Kaelyn Dowd - 1-315-471-1359 kdowd@preventionnetworkcny.org
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.
Preschool Projects
Preschool Projects
Supplies available on a first come first serve basis on the First Friday of the month for ages 3-5 years old.
Paper Wishes (DIY Greeting Card)
Paper Wishes (DIY Greeting Card)
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.
Wishing Wellness Center Peers @ The Library
Wishing Wellness Center Peers @ The Library
Peers all have some form of lived experience with mental health, substance use or co-occurring disorders and knowledge of what services are available. We can have discussions around what you’re going through, what your needs are, and we can sign you up for services with us for peer support to help you navigate your way […]
Time Travel
Time Travel
Features read alouds & activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding & appreciation of local & American history. Time Travel is geared to ages 4-8 but all families are welcome. Please call the library at (607) 753-1043 to register. More information on this month's program to come.