Storytime- Counting
2025-05-07 11:00 UTC | 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!

Crafternoon: Yarn Butterfly
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Every Thursday afternoon throughout summer, we’ll be holding crafternoons- art activities! This week we’ll be making a 3D butterfly with yarn.
All Crafternoon programs will have Take and Make Kits available if you can’t join in-person. Supplies are limited and are available first come first served.

Purple Storytime
2025-08-13 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Our last storytime in our Color Our World series is all about PURPLE! Join us for books, songs, activities and more to celebrate all things PURPLE!

Crafternoon: Shrinky Dink FUN!
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Every Thursday afternoon throughout summer reading we’re holding crafternoons- art related activities. This week, our final week of Crafternoons, we’ll be creating shrinky dinks! Create your own design or color in a premade design. Then watch your creation shrink!
For all Crafternoon activities, Take and Make Kits are available if you can’t make it in-person. Supplies are limited and are available first come first served.

Disguise a Duck
2025-10-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Disguise a rubber duck with materials provided including hats, sequins, paint, and more! Then vote on ducks in various categories until October 31st.
This program is for ages 4 to 17. Children under 10 must have adult support.

Glowing Orb Hunt
2025-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for our 3rd annual Glowing Orb Hunt: an Easter-Egg-hunt-meets-Halloween. Children 12 and under are invited to the library after hours for a slightly spooky (but not scary!) glowing orb hunt. Search for orbs and win prizes!
The hunt will take place inside the library and will begin promptly at 6 pm.

Library Closed
2025-10-26 | NY
The library will be closed Sunday, October 26. We will re-open on Monday, October 27 at 10:00am.

Storytime
2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Storytime is for children under age 5 and their caregivers. Each week includes stories, play, and more! This week’s theme is HOME!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten PIZZA PARTY
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Are you signed up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program? You’re invited to celebrate your accomplishments with a pizza-themed storytime featuring pizza-themed activities and of course…pizza!
If you’re not signed up yet, but have a child ages birth-kindergarten, you are invited to attend the party and sign up. When you sign up you will be provided with a keepsake journal for tracking all the books you read and a FREE book.
Remember, each time you reach a milestone (100, 200, 300, etc) stop by the library for a sticker in your journal and a brag tag for your necklace!

No Storytime
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
There is no formal storytime this week, but you’re welcome to come play!

Multilingual Storytime
2025-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us this afternoon for a special event by Global Tales! Global Tales is a group of volunteers who provide storytime activities in their native languages. These special storytimes include cultural activities, songs and games so young learners can experience something new OR experience a storytime in their native language!
These programs are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.

Storytime
2025-11-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Storytime is for children under age 5 and their caregivers. Each week includes stories, play and more! This week our theme is THANKFUL!

Library Closed
2025-11-27 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
