Week of Events
The Great Give Back
It's the Great Give Back! For this year's Great Give Back, the library is holding a collection drive to help provide material to the Cortland Green Bags volunteers. The Green Bag makers are a group of local volunteers who sew and donate fabric shopping bags. Bring your donations of sturdy cotton (minimum size of 18" […]
Preschool Projects Take & Make
Supplies available on a first come first serve basis the First Friday of the month for ages 3 – 5 yrs.
Homeschool Get Ready to Read
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. This program is full, if you wish to […]
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.
Ready, Set, Read!
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.
Art Gallery: Regional Photography Show
Art Gallery: Regional Photography Show
Ongoing | Art Gallery: Cortland Arts Connect 13th Annual Regional Photography Show | This exhibit gives Cortland County residents at all levels of experience an opportunity to share their art with other photography enthusiasts. This year's categories are Birds, Black & White and Humor! Stop by and check out the exhibit during regular library hours! Reception […]
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.
Art Gallery: Regional Photography Show
Art Gallery: Regional Photography Show
Ongoing | Art Gallery: Cortland Arts Connect 13th Annual Regional Photography Show | This exhibit gives Cortland County residents at all levels of experience an opportunity to share their art with other photography enthusiasts. This year's categories are Birds, Black & White and Humor! Stop by and check out the exhibit during regular library hours! Reception […]
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. Please register for either […]
Book Club
Book Club
Join us to discuss The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. New members are always welcome! Please contact the library for more information. Ask for a copy of the book at either circulation desk.
Art Gallery: Regional Photography Show
Art Gallery: Regional Photography Show
Ongoing | Art Gallery: Cortland Arts Connect 13th Annual Regional Photography Show | This exhibit gives Cortland County residents at all levels of experience an opportunity to share their art with other photography enthusiasts. This year's categories are Birds, Black & White and Humor! Stop by and check out the exhibit during regular library hours! Reception […]
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.
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: Regional Photography Show
Art Gallery: Regional Photography Show
Ongoing | Art Gallery: Cortland Arts Connect 13th Annual Regional Photography Show | This exhibit gives Cortland County residents at all levels of experience an opportunity to share their art with other photography enthusiasts. This year's categories are Birds, Black & White and Humor! Stop by and check out the exhibit during regular library hours! Reception […]
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
Peer Support Services staff from the Wishing Wellness Center (Catholic Charities) all have some form of lived experience with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders, and knowledge of what services are available. They will be available at the library today to talk about what you're going through and what your needs are; they can […]
Art Gallery: Regional Photography Show
Art Gallery: Regional Photography Show
Ongoing | Art Gallery: Cortland Arts Connect 13th Annual Regional Photography Show | This exhibit gives Cortland County residents at all levels of experience an opportunity to share their art with other photography enthusiasts. This year's categories are Birds, Black & White and Humor! Stop by and check out the exhibit during regular library hours! Reception […]
Time Travel: What Interests You?
Time Travel: What Interests You?
What Interests You? Join us this month as we explore the many topics we're excited to learn about for the upcoming year. We'll read stories, participate in a fun activity to fish for ideas, and make a fun craft about the things that we are curious to learn about. Features read alouds & activities to engage […]
Friends of the Cortland Free Library Pop Up Book Sale
Friends of the Cortland Free Library Pop Up Book Sale
Come visit us outside the library this weekend for a pop up book sale! Large Print books - only 25 ¢!!