Alfred Box of Books Library

True Crime Book Club
2025-02-04 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | 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, 2025-04-22 14:00 and 2 more dates | 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.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2025-04-23 18:00, 2025-05-07 18:00, 2025-05-21 18:00, 2025-06-04 18:00, 2025-06-18 18:00 | NY

Junk Journaling
2025-05-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Junk journaling is an art in which you create personalized journals with repurposed materials such as old books, magazines, found objects, photographs, and other items. Collage pages with various items to express your creativity.
Registration is required. Register by calling 607-587-9290 or emailing alfred@stls.org.

Embroidered Tote Bag
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Jess Hands of Stitched by Hands will be at the library to lead a workshop and help participants create an embroidered tote bag. Registration is required and space is limited. We need to have 10 people registered in order to hold this class because Jess will be traveling to Alfred for this workshop!
Register by Friday, May 9th.
Register by calling 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org.

Public Hearing: Library Budget Vote
2025-06-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Almond 20th Century Club Library, Almond, NY, 14803, United States
The library is hosting a public hearing ahead of our upcoming budget vote (June 30th.) Members of the public are welcome to come ask questions about the library’s proposed budgets for fiscal year 2026. This meeting will cover both the Alfred and Almond library budgets.
For additional information please see our Budget Vote Guide.

Library Budget Vote
2025-06-30 10:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Almond Central School, 6795 NY 21, Almond, NY, 14803, United States
Voters of the Alfred-Almond Central School District can vote for the Alfred Box of Books and Almond 20th Century Club libraries today! Information can be found on out Budget Vote Guide
Voting will take place at the Alfred Almond Central School auditorium from 10:00am-7:00pm.
