Week of Events
Weekly Take & Makes
July 11- August 15 Each Friday supplies will be provided for a craft/ activity for kids to make at home. Supplies available on a first come, first serve basis. Open to ages 4-12.
Last Day to Drop Off “Color Our World” theme LEGO & Bookmark Contest Entries
Color Our World theme LEGO Contest: Entries accepted July 1-12. Open to ages 4-12. NO KITS. Voting July 14-26. Entries must fit on 8 1/2” x 11” sheet of paper. Color Our World theme Bookmark Contest: Entries accepted July 1-12. Open to ages 4-12. Voting July 14-26. Template available to pick up.
Storytime at Suggett
Storytime at Suggett
Join Miss Tammy, rain or shine, at Suggett Park (25 Homer Ave., Cortland) for story time while you eat lunch. Come early to get your free lunch and find a spot!
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color
Celebrate the scientists who “color our world with art” through hands-on experiments and interactive stories. Free Book! Open to ages 6-12. Registration is required.
Arts Parks and Books: Two of a Kind Music Show
Arts Parks and Books: Two of a Kind Music Show
Join us for some music fun celebrating reading, books and the library with award-winning duo David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans in Court House Park (rain location: County Office Building Gym). (Sponsored by Cortland Free Library & Cortland Youth Bureau)
Gizmo’s PAWESOME Guide to Mental Health
Gizmo’s PAWESOME Guide to Mental Health
Come join us at the library for a reading of Gizmo’s PAWESOME Guide to Mental Health and receive a free book, make your own mental health plan and visit with comfort canine, Preston Pickles! Open to ages 6-9. Registration Required.
Baby/Toddler Time
Baby/Toddler Time
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended.
Preschool Story Time Special: Gizmo’s PAWESOME Guide to Mental Health
Preschool Story Time Special: Gizmo’s PAWESOME Guide to Mental Health
Join us for a special preschool story time reading of Gizmo’s PAWESOME Guide to Mental Health, receive a free book and visit with comfort canine, Preston Pickles! Open to ages 3-5.
Teen Pottery For All
Teen Pottery For All
Join us at Cortland’s first community pottery studio, Pottery Works, to create your own luminary and receive a free book. Open to ages 12-18. Registration Required.
Chess Club
Chess Club
An all ages chess club for beginners and experts. Meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play.
History Buffs’ Book Club
History Buffs’ Book Club
Do you enjoy history? Join us to discuss the Famous Summers. We choose the topic, You choose the book! Contact the library with any questions! We will be meeting at the library!
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.
Fantastic Friday: Color themed BINGO
Fantastic Friday: Color themed BINGO
Come play BINGO with us! Open to ages 12 and up, Registration Required!
