As the semester ends, this is a friendly reminder to return any library books you’ve checked out. For your convenience, an outside book return bin is located at the main entrance of Memorial Library.
Please return your items by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16 so we can ensure they’re checked in before you leave campus.
If you have any questions, or if you’ll be staying on campus after the semester ends, feel free to email us at library@cortland.edu or call 607-753-2526.
From Monday, April 28th through Friday, May 9th there will be a Winter Coat Drive to help establish a Winter Wardrobe dedicated to students.They are looking for gently worn coats (and gloves & hats) in good condition.
There will be 3 donation drop-off locations
Student Affairs Office – Corey Union, Room 407 Memorial Library Lobby Student Life Center Lobby – there will be a tote marked for coat donations on the table across from the front desk
This initiative is brought to you through a collaboration of Care and Outreach Services, the Cortland Cupboard, Health and Wellness Promotion, and the Sustainability Office.
Memorial Library is hosting its Spring ’25 Game Night TONIGHT, April 15th from 5-8pm. Learn about and play games from the library’s growing board game collection. Did we mention that there will be pizza!? You can find the event on the first floor, in the Fralick Teaching Materials Center. For questions, please email william.gore@cortland.edu. We look forward to seeing you there! In the meantime, please checkout the library’s game collection guide.
Register at https://forms.office.com/r/hbHqVBHBV2
Thursday, April 10: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries. 
Did you know … “The American Library Association condemns censorship and works to defend each person’s right to read under the First Amendment and to ensure free access to information.”
Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024
“Every year, the American Library Association compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books based on reports from the field and media coverage.”
https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10
Check out … “The State of America’s Libraries Report” Published annually by the American Library Association, the 2024 report covers topics including:
-Censorship
-Artificial Intelligence
-Sustainability
-Broadband access
-Mental health
-Attacks on those defending free
-State legislatures impact on access
-Court overturning book band law
-Libraries creating a sense of place
https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2025-04/state-of-americas-libraries-report-2025-WEB.pdf
What can you do to help?
SHOW UP FOR OUR LIBRARIES
-Contact your members of Congress
-Help spread the word to friends and in social media
-Keep up to date by following ALA on social media
https://www.ala.org/advocacy/show-up-for-our-libraries
#ForOurLibraries
#NationalLibraryWeek
#sunycortlandmemoriallibrary
You may have heard… It’s Cortland Challenge Day!!!
https://give.cortland.edu/schools/SUNYCortland/2025-cortland-challenge/pages/departments/library
Support programs like the Library Makerspace!
Make a Donation – Make a Difference
Donations are going to directly support student experiences in our Library Makerspace, Archives, and Fralick Teaching Materials Center. Thank you so much for your support!
– The Memorial Library
#MakeaDonationMakeaDifference
#CortlandChallenge
#sunycortlandmemoriallibrary
What do you LOVE about our Library? 
Why did you come to the Library today? Let us know!!!
Visit our “What Draws You To The Library” cart and fill out a book shape with your reason in writing or as a drawing! We’d LOVE to know what you LOVE about your Library.
The cart is mobile and will be moving around the building … so keep your eyes out for it this week and let us know what you LOVE about the Library!
You can also leave us a comment here letting us know what you LOVE about your Library.
#DrawnToTheLibrary
#NationalLibraryWeek
#sunycortlandmemoriallibrary
Help the Memorial Library celebrate National Library Week! April 6-12, 2025
What Draws You to the Library? National Library Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and library workers and to promote library use and support.
#NationalLibraryWeek
#sunycortlandmemoriallibrary
Play-test the library’s board game collection and learn how to use games in your future classrooms in Memorial Library’s Fralick Teaching Materials Center. You can attend either workshop on Tuesday, March 11th: 1:00-2:00 pm or 4:30-5:30pm. Cookies will be provided!
Spring 2025 Hours
Official term dates: Jan. 27 to May 16
January 27– February 2
Monday – Thursday – Open 7:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday – Open 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – Open 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday – Open 11:00 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Regular Hours starting February 3
Monday – Thursday – Open 7:45 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Friday – Open 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – Open 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday – Open 11:00 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Spring Break Hours Monday March 17 to Friday, March 21
Friday March 14– Open 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday March 15– Closed
Sunday March 16– Closed
Monday March 17 –Friday March 21 – Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday March 22 – Closed
Sunday March 23– Open 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 am
** Easter Sunday April 20 Open 6pm-12 a.m.
Extended Hours, Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 16
Monday May 5 – Wednesday May 7 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Thursday May 8 7:45 am – 12:00 am
Friday May 9 -Open 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday May 10 -Open 10 am-10 pm
Sunday May 11– Open 11 am-2 am
Monday May 12– Wednesday May 14 Open 7:45 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Thursday May 15 -7:45am – 12:00 AM
Friday May 16 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Hours are subject to change)