Alfred Box of Books Library

Make Your Own Cyanotype Art
2024-08-15 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Cyanotypes are a way of take a photograph without a camera. Using the sun’s rays, capture a print with a cyanotype.
Take and make kits are available while supplies last if you can’t make it in-person.

Storytime: Alphabet
2024-09-11 11:00 | NY
We’re learning all things alphabet at storytime this week!

Back to School BINGO
2024-09-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Got the back-to-school blues? Cheer up with BINGO! Play BINGO and win awesome prizes!

Storytime: Birds
2024-09-18 11:00 | NY
Many birds migrate south for the winter. Celebrate birds this week at storytime before they fly away!

Library Lab: Balloon Powered Cars
2024-09-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Library Lab is a new monthly STEM program at the library geared for ages 6+ and their caregivers! This month, we’ll be making cardboard vehicles and seeing if we can make them go with nothing but a balloon!

Storytime: Fall
2024-10-02 11:00 | NY
Fall is a beautiful time of year. Join us for a fall- themed storytime this week.

Storytime: Apples
2024-10-09 11:00 | NY
Apples are a fall staple. Join us for an apple themed storytim and cider and donuts!

Storytime: Counting
2024-10-16 11:00 | NY
1-2-3 come count with me at storytime this week!

Glowing Orb Hunt
2024-10-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Think Easter egg hunt meets Halloween. Children 12 and under are invited to the library after hours for a (slightly) spooky glowing orb hunt. Search for orbs and win prizes! The hunt will take place inside the library and will begin promptly at 6pm.

Library Lab: Invisible Ink
2024-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Library Lab is a new STEM based monthly program for children ages 6+ and their caregivers. This month we will be making invisible ink and writing secret spy messages for some science-y fun!

Storytime: Pumpkins
2024-10-23 11:00 | NY
Pumpkins are everywhere. Join us for a pumpkin storytime and pumpkin painting! Be sure to dress for this messy activity and we will be outside if weather permits.

Paint Your Own Nesting Dolls
2024-11-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
School’s out, but the library is open! Join us at 11:00 am to paint your own set of wooden nesting dolls!

Storytime: Penguins
2025-01-15 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Storytime is for children ages birth to five and the caregivers. Join us weekly for stories, songs, crafts, and play!

Library Lab: Constellation Night Light
2025-01-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This month we will be taking to the night sky! Create a night light with cardboard and your favorite constellation.
Library Lab is a monthly STEM program for kids 5+ and their caregivers.

Storytime: Home
2025-01-22 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Storytime is for children ages birth to five and their caregivers. Join us weekly for stories, crafts, songs, and play!

Moose Match Mayhem
2025-02-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for an afternoon of card games, including Moose, Match, Mayhem! We’ll also have Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza and Uno! Children and caregivers are invited for an afternoon of fun. Refreshments provided.

Family LEGO Day
2025-02-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
School is out, but the library is open! Join us for an afternoon of creativity. We’ll provide the LEGOs, some building challenges, and refreshments.

Library Lab: Cardboard Critters
2025-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This month in Library Lab we’ll be using our new Makedo Cardboard Invent kit to create our own 3D cardboard animals. Hands on learning and tons of creativity!

DIY Troll Doll
2025-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Create your own troll doll! We’ll provide all the materials and you can get creative. Registration is preferred. Call the library at 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org.

Library Lab: Fairy Tale Science
2025-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Test out science in your favorite fairy tales! Ages 5+ and caregivers.

Storytime- Bedtime
2025-04-09 11:00 | NY
Join us for a sleepy storytime! We’ll be reading bedtime books! Storytime is designed for children ages birth to five and their caregivers!

Rock Wall Climbing
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Student Leadership Center, Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Join us on Friday, April 11 for rock wall climbing at Alfred State. The rock wall is located on the third floor of the Student Leadership Center. Parking is available near the SLC building as outlined on the map below. All children must be supervised and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Best for children ages 7+. Pizza and water will be provided by the library!

Storytime- Eggs & Birds
2025-04-16 11:00 | NY
This week we will be celebrating birds! We’ll be reading about eggs and birds and celebrating spring!

Storytime- Pets
2025-04-23 11:00 | NY
Dogs, cats, fish and more! Celebrate your pets with us at storytime! Storytime is designed for children ages birth to five and their caregivers.

Storytime- Counting
2025-05-07 11:00 | NY
1, 2, 3 come read with me! At storytime of course! We’ll be focusing on counting in all our books.

Storytime- Alphabet
2025-05-14 11:00 | NY
Books this week will focus on the A, B, Cs! Work on letter recognition with your little one at Storytime- designed for children ages birth to five!

Guinea Pig Visit
2025-05-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
We’ve rescheduled our visit from guinea pigs with Kelly’s Critter Crew! Join us Wednesday, May 21 at 5:00pm to visit with guinea pigs and other cuddly creatures!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten
2025-05-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
We are relaunching our early literacy program, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, for children age birth through kindergarten and their caregivers. Join us for guest readers, activities, giveaways and more.

Storytime- Alligators
2025-06-04 11:00 | NY
A is for Alligator! This week all our books will feature alligators! Storytime is designed for children ages birth to five and their caregivers.

Mandy's Balloon Animals @ Market Sprouts
2025-06-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Farmers Market, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Today is the opening day of the Alfred Farmers Market! The library is sponsoring Mandy’s Balloon Animals for fun for all ages! Stop by and get a balloon creation!
