Time Travel: What is a Gift?

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Features read-alouds & activities to engage young readers in a greater understanding & appreciation of local & American history. This month explore what it means to give a gift.  Listen to stories, make a gift out of words and wishes and create a cupcake to share. Geared to ages 4 – 8 but all families […]

Movie Matinee

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Join us to watch "A Christmas Story Christmas" Ralphie is all grown up in this sequel to the annual holiday favorite "A Christmas Story". Rated PG. Runtime 102 minutes Registration is requested.

Event Series Homeschool Get Ready To Read

Homeschool Get Ready To Read

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

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.

Event Series Ready, Set, Read!

Ready, Set, Read!

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

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.

Event Series Baby/Toddler Time

Baby/Toddler Time

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 & their caregivers. Registration is recommended.

Really Free Market

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

The Really Free Market is a free bi-monthly distribution of food, personal care items, and household supplies. You can take as much as you want and we will never ask you to “prove” your need. Brought to you by Cortland County Mutual Aid. Contact cortlandmutualaid@gmail.com for more information and with questions about donations.

Cocoa, Christmas Trivia & Craft

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Join us for a relaxing time with hot cocoa, trivia and a simple craft.  Open to ages 12 and up. Registration is required.

Event Series Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

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.

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

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

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Do you enjoy history? Join us to discuss the history of holidays.  We choose the topic, You choose the book! Contact the library with any questions! We will be meeting via Zoom – contact the library for the link!

Second Saturday Family Fun: Trains!!

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

This family friendly program offers an activity for families to do together.  This month celebrate The Polar Express with train stories, songs, snacks, and a craft! All ages are welcome but program is designed for children ages 3-7 years old.  Registration is required.

Event Series Homeschool Get Ready To Read

Homeschool Get Ready To Read

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

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.