Week of Events
Story House Ithaca Traveling Exhibit: “Behind the Wall: Art & Writing from Prison”
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 […]
Preschool Projects
Supplies available on a first come first serve basis on the First Friday of the month for ages 3-5 years old.
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
Crafty Kids
Crafty Kids
Registration is limited & is required each month. 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.
Reception: “Behind the Wall: Art and Writing from Prison” (Story House Ithaca Traveling Exhibit)
Reception: “Behind the Wall: Art and Writing from Prison” (Story House Ithaca Traveling Exhibit)
Join us along with Gary Fine, director of the Durland Alternatives Library and Prisoner Express, and Treacy Ziegler, exhibit curator, for this special reception and celebration of the last stop on this traveling exhibit's tour. “Behind the Wall” is a traveling exhibition of drawings, paintings, letters, stories, and poems created by people in prison. It provides […]
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.
Art Gallery: Cortland Art League
Art Gallery: Cortland Art League
A show by Cortland Art League members is available to view during regular library hours all month long!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
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.
First Friday Reception
First Friday Reception
Join the Cortland Art League for an opening reception on Friday, June 2 from 5 - 7 p.m. Enjoy music by Rose Alaimo beginning at 6 p.m.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Art Gallery: Cortland Art League
Art Gallery: Cortland Art League
A show by Cortland Art League members is available to view during regular library hours all month long!
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.