Week of Events
The Great Give Back
The Great Give Back provides opportunities for the patrons of the public libraries of NYS To participate in meaningful, service oriented experiences. Cortland Free Library will be collecting supplies to aid RHI's support to those in need within our community. A list of donation suggestions can be found Here! Donations may be brought to the […]
Preschool Projects Take & Make
Supplies available on a first come first serve basis on the First Friday of the month for ages 3-5 years old.
SUNY Cortland Red Dragon 1,000 minute Summer Reading Football Game
Congrats to all the Youth that reached 1,000 minutes or more this summer! You did a great job and in celebration you and your families are invited to the SUNY Cortland Red Dragon football game. You will receive the tickets you requested digitally on Oct. 1. Game starts at 1:00p.m. but please come a little […]
*Homeschool Get Ready To Read
*Homeschool Get Ready To Read
Mondays at 1 p.m. 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. Registration is limited & is required.
*Homeschool Get Ready To Read
*Homeschool Get Ready To Read
Mondays at 1 p.m. 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. Registration is limited & is required.
*Ready, Set, Read!
*Ready, Set, Read!
Mondays at 6 p.m. 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. Registration is limited & is required.
Baby/Toddler Time
Baby/Toddler Time
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended.
Craft Club
CANCELLED – *Crafty Kids
CANCELLED – *Crafty Kids
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. Registration is limited & is required each month.
NYS of Health
NYS of Health
A Health Care Navigator from NYS of Health will be available to help you apply for health insurance, to better understand your coverage options, answer questions, or enroll in a plan that is right for you!
*LEGO Club
*LEGO Club
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. Registration is required each month. Please sign up for one day only. Open to ages 4 – 12 yrs.
Book Club
Book Club
Join us to discuss The Spectacular by Fiona Davis. New members are always welcome! Please contact the library for more information. Ask for a copy of the book at either circulation desk. Our next selection, The Sentence by Louise Erdrich, will be discussed on November 5 2025.
Writing Group
Writing Group
We are all writers! At least we are as soon as we start writing! This group is designed for writers of all ability and experience levels. It is an open platform for writers to explore personal and creative writing. Through peer support, all writers will build skills within a supportive and inspiring community. Meant to […]
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 5 p.m. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play.
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.
Regional Photography Exhibit
Regional Photography Exhibit
Cortland Arts Connect 15th Annual Photography Show will be on display in the library's gallery during October and November. This year's categories were Red, Music, Calm, and Open. A reception will be held tonight from 5 - 7:30 p.m.
*Time Travel: Pumpkin Fun!
*Time Travel: Pumpkin Fun!
Features read alouds & activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding & appreciation of local & American history. CELEBRATE PUMPKINFEST AT THE LIBRARY!! Did you know that the first pumpkins grew right here in North America 9,000 years ago? Or that the first jack-o’-lanterns were carved out of turnips? Join us for pumpkin stories, […]
