Week of Events
CLOSED for Memorial Day
Cortland Free library will be closed today, Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Monday, May 18, 2026
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May 18, 2026 -*Homeschool Get Ready To Read
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May 18, 2026 -*Ready, Set, Read!
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May 18, 2026 -Friends of Cortland Free Library
*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!
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.
Friends of Cortland Free Library
Help us write the next chapter of the Friends of Cortland Free Library! Join us for an informational meeting! If you've ever thought, "I'd love to help the library more!" this is your opportunity. Find out more information and fill out our Google Form at here!
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026 -Baby/Toddler Time
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May 19, 2026 -*Barnyard Bonanza: Pigs!
Baby/Toddler Time
Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended.
*Barnyard Bonanza: Pigs!
Join our special guest, 2025 Cortland County Fair Queen Court, as they share stories, craft, and activities all about PIGS. This program is geared towards ages 4 – 8. Registration is required.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026 -*LEGO Club
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May 20, 2026 -Cortland Free Library Board of Trustees
*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.
Cortland Free Library Board of Trustees
Members of the public who wish to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting are encouraged to notify the library in advance and must also sign in at the meeting. To notify the library, please email boardpresident@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026 -Preschool Story Time
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May 21, 2026 -*Teen Time
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May 21, 2026 -Chess Club
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 Time
Join us for games, surprise craft and pizza. Open to ages 12 – 18 yrs. Registration is required.
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.
Friday, May 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
No events on this day.
