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!
Join us for a talk with ornithologist and author, Dr. Eli Knapp. From Houghton University, Dr. Knapp will discuss local birding as well as discuss his own adventures in studying birds in Tanzania. His most recent book, Dead Serious: Wild Hope
Meet up at Foster Lake for a guided mushroom walk with Sam Warren. Learn to identify and discover local mushrooms. All ages welcome. Children must have parent or guardian supervision at all times. Please dress for the weather. Rain or
The library will be closed, Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We re-open Friday at 10:00am.
The library is closed today for Independence Day. We re-open Sunday, July 6th at noon.
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!
Bestselling author and illustrator, Doogie Horner will lead a workshop for all ages on creating your own comic book! Get creative in this hands on workshop. Register by emailing alfred@stls.org or calling 607-587-9290 or sign up in person the next
Get free entry into the Alfred Ceramic Arts Museum. Complete a scavenger hunt there and win a prize as part of the library's summer reading program. Be sure to stop by the library to get your ticket for our raffle
Mike Morton of Sun Dance Kids Farms will be at the library with several animals! Get up close and personal with several furry (and not so furry) friends! This event will take place on the bandstand lawn (across the street
Badger and Butterfly Studios will host a workshop in learning to paint! If you want to learn a new skill, register for this hands on workshop!
The Alfred Box of Books Library is once again partnering with A.E. Crandall Hook and Ladder, Alfred Police Department, and Bicycle Man to hold a bike safety event. Get fitted for a free bike helmet and an officer from Alfred
Back by popular demand, we're hosting another puzzle race with the Almond 20th Century Club Library. Grab your team of up to 4 and sign up at either library. The event will take place at the Almond library and refreshments