Storytime: Penguins
2025-01-15 11:00 - 11:30 UTC | 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!

NEW: Summer Solstice Yarn Art
2025-06-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Celebrate the start of summer by making a beautiful landscape on canvas using yarn and glue! Ages 5+. Adult supervision encouraged!

Summer Reading Kickoff
2025-07-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Sign up for summer reading and enjoy family fun! We’ll have live music provided by Garegin Grigoryan, build your own reading buddy, and more!
Summer reading will run from July 7 until August 15. Track your reading and win prizes!

Red Storytime
2025-07-09 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Every week we’ll be celebrating a color! This week we’re reading about all things RED!
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to storytime for books, songs, and more!

Crafternoon: Build a Reading Buddy
2025-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Every Thursday afternoon we’ll be having a crafternoon! Join us for an art related project. This week we will be creating stuffed reading buddies. Read to your buddy all summer long!
Crafternoon activities will have Take and Make Kits available if you can’t make it in-person! Supplies are limited and are first come first served.

Fun that Pops Magic Show
2025-07-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for a magic show with Fun that Pops! This is a 45 minute magic show, followed by balloon animals!

Orange Storytime
2025-07-16 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Throughout the summer we’re reading about colors! This week we’ll be reading about the color ORANGE! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for books, songs, activities and more!

Crafternoon: Tissue Paper Bookmark
2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Every Thursday throughout summer reading, we’ll be holding crafternoons! Join us for art-focused activities. This week we will be making colorful bookmarks with tissue paper.
All Crafternoon programs will have Take and Make Kits available if you can’t make it in-person. Supplies are limited and are first come first served.

Yellow Storytime
2025-07-23 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This summer, to coincide with our summer reading theme of Color Our World, we’re exploring colors each week during storytime! This week we’ll be reading about YELLOW!
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for storytime for books, songs, activities, and more!

Crafternoon: Paint Your Own Tote Bag
2025-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Every Thursday throughout summer reading, we’ll be having crafternoons! Join us for art related activities. Paint your own tote bag this week. Use a stencil or create your own design!
All Crafternoon programs will have Take and Make Kits available if you can’t make it in person. Supplies are limited and available first come first served.

Green Storytime
2025-07-30 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This week we’re exploring all things GREEN! Children and caregivers are invited to join us as we read book, sing songs, and work on activities to explore the color green!

Crafternoon: Stained Glass Art
2025-07-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Every Thursday throughout summer reading we’re holding crafternoons- art related activities! This week we’ll be making art in a stained glass motif!
All Crafternoon activities will have Take and Make Kits available. Supplies are limited and available first come first served.

Blue Storytime
2025-08-06 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
We’re continuing our exploration of color for our summer reading theme, Color Our World! This week is all about BLUE! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for books, songs, activities and more!
