Alfred Box of Books Library

Chinese Mah Jongg
2024-11-19 14:00 UTC | NY
Join us every Tuesday for Chinese Mah Jongg. All skill levels welcome!

Chinese Mah Jongg
2024-11-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Tuesday afternoons, join in for the Chinese version of Mah Jongg. All experience levels welcome!

Chinese Mah Jongg
2024-12-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for the Chinese version of Mah Jongg. All experience levels welcome.

Wreath Fundraiser and House Tour
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The purchase of a ticket provides you with a 24″ Douglas Fir wreath made by East Wind Nursery and decorations. This year, your ticket also provides a tour of Alfred’s Christmas House!
Like last year, you can choose to attend our wreath decorating event and decorate your wreath with us. Or request a grab-and-go kit and take your wreath home to decorate. The library will provide a variety of bows, ribbon, colorful balls, pinecones, snowflakes.
Wreath Decorating and Pick Up: 10:00am-1:00pm at the Union University Church Center
House Tour: 12:00pm-3:00pm at 56 West University Street. Children are welcome accompanied by an adult.
Refreshments will be provided at both locations.
Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased at the library or through any library board member.
Tickets will be available only until Thursday, November 21.
Have questions? Call us at 607-587-9290!

Chinese Mah Jongg
2024-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Play Chinese Mah Jongg every Tuesday afternoon. Beginners welcome!

Chinese Mah Jongg
2024-12-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Come to the library and play Chinese Mah Jongg Tuesday afternoons. Beginners welcome!

Adult Dungeons and Dragons Club
2025-01-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
D&D Club meets every other Thursday night. If you love role playing games and are interested in joining, email Caleb Fesmire at fesmirec@stls.org.
All materials including characters are provided. All experience levels welcome.

True Crime Book Club
2025-01-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
If you’re a fan of true crime, join us for book club! The first Tuesday of the month, we discuss a new true crime book. If you’re interested in joining, email alfred@stls.org.

Master Gardener Talk: The Artist Recreates the Garden
2025-01-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for a talk by Mary Lu Wells as she shared artworks inspired by gardens. She will share images of over 15 works of art spanning several cultures and over 2,500 years of history depicting the garden in all its glory. Works shared will include paintings, wood, silk, and glass.

Understanding AI
2025-01-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, leaving many of us with questions. Learn about what AI is, how to use it, and what it means for you. Join us for an informational session with Alfred University’s Information Literacy Librarian, Kevin Adams and demystify AI.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons Club
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
D&D Club meets every other Thursday night. If you like role playing games, contact our Circulation and Program Assistant, Caleb Fesmire at fesmirec@stls.org.
All experience levels welcome!

Adult Dungeons and Dragons Club
2025-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
D&D Club meets every other Thursday night at the library. All experience levels are welcome. If you like role-playing games and are looking to join a regular D&D group, contact Circulation and Program Assistant Caleb Fesmire at fesmirec@stls.org.

True Crime Book Club
2025-02-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Fans of true crime will enjoy our monthly book club. The first Tuesday of the month, join us for discussion. The library provides free copies of the book. Interested in joining? Email alfred@stls.org

Adult Lego Night
2025-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Who said LEGOs are just for kids? Relieve some stress, mingle with friends, and get creative!

Calligraphy Workshop
2025-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Learn a new skill: Calligraphy! Join us for our calligraphy workshop led by Lilly Thiell Milliman. All materials provided.
Registration is required. Call 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org.

Mahjongg
2025-03-04 14:00, 2025-03-11 14:00, 2025-03-18 14:00, 2025-03-25 14:00, 2025-04-01 14:00, 2025-04-08 14:00, 2025-04-15 14:00 | NY
Meet up and play mahjongg Tuesday afternoons. Don’t know how to play? That’s ok! Join in and learn a new game!

Friends of the Market
2025-03-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Are you interested in supporting the farmer’s market? Attend a Friends of the Alfred Farmer’s Market meeting at the library on March 6th.

Silent Book Club
2025-03-12 17:00 - 18:30 | NY
What is a silent book club? Bring your own book and read with others. We will spend the first few minutes of the event sharing what we’re reading. Then grab a snack and read your book with others.

Candle Dipping with Winterberry Homestead
2025-03-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for a workshop with Winterberry Homestead. Learn how to dip your own candles! Make your own candle.
Registration is required. Ages 12 and up only.
Call 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org to register.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Our adult Dungeons and Dragons Group meets this evening. If you are interested in learning more about D&D, please contact Caleb Fesmire at fesmirec@stls.org.

Poetry Reading with Heather Yanda
2025-04-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
April is National Poetry Month. Join us for a poetry reading with Alfred University professor and poet, Heather Yanda. Also, feel free to share your own poetry with the group! Light refreshments will be provided.

Angora Wool Spinning
2025-04-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Winterberry Homestead will be at the library to lead a workshop on spinning angora wool. Brush angora rabbits, and learn to spin the wool. Registration is required. Register by calling 607-587-9290 or emailing alfred@stls.org.

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States

Community Read Discussion
2025-04-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
Join us for a community discussion of the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.
The discussion will take place at Terra Cotta Coffeehouse. Light refreshments will be available.
Prior to the discussion, you can get a copy of the novel or graphic novel by visiting any Alfred library. Digital copies are available on the Libby app with your (Box of Books) library card.
This program is a collaboration with the Alfred Box of Books Library, Herrick and Scholes Libraries of Alfred University, and Hinkle Library of Alfred State.
This program is made possible with funding from the Allegany County Area Foundation.
