Memorial Library

Category: Library

  • Pizza & Papers Thursday April 24th

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  • National Library Week: Take Action for Libraries Day

    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,…

  • Cortland Challenge 2

    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

  • National Library Week: “What Draws You To The Library”

    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…

  • National Library Week! April 6-12, 2025

    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

  • Board in the Classroom

    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

    Spring 2025 HoursOfficial term dates: Jan. 27 to May 16 January 27– February 2Monday – 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 3Monday – Thursday – Open 7:45 a.m.…

  • Library Extended Hours (Dec. 2 – 13 )

    Extended Hours  for the Library for Dec. 2nd – 13th: Monday Dec. 2 – Thursday Dec. 5 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.Friday Dec. 6 – Open 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Saturday Dec. 7 Open 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Sunday Dec. 8 – Open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.Monday Dec. 9 – Thursday Dec.…

  • Winter 2024/2025 Library Hours

    Winter 2024/2025 Library Hours(December 14– January 26) Monday – Friday – Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.mSaturday – CLOSEDSunday – CLOSED *Saturday Dec. 21 2024 – Wednesday January 1 2025 – CLOSED * Monday January 20, 2025(MLK Day) – CLOSED Spring Semester hours begin Monday January 27, 2025 (Hours are subject to change)

  • Banned Books Weeks: Challenged Books

    Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023:The American Library Association documented 1,247 attempts to censor materials and services at libraries, schools, and universities in 2023. Of the 4,250 unique titles that were challenged or banned in 2023, here are the top 10 most frequently challenged. 1. Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe2. All Boys Aren’t Blue…