Alfred Box of Books Library

Draw Your Own Comic with Doogie Horner
2025-07-10 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
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 time you visit the library!

Family Day at the Alfred Ceramic Arts Museum
2025-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Ceramics Museum, Pine Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
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 baskets for participating in a program! (There is also a second scavenger hunt you can participate in!)

Petting Zoo
2025-07-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
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 from the library!)

Learn to Paint with Badger and Butterfly
2025-08-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
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!

Bikes and Books
2025-08-05 16:00 - 17:00 | A.E. Crandall Hook and Ladder (Alfred Fire Department), 4 South Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
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 PD will go over bike safety. We’ll also have tons of giveaways including FREE books! Bicycle Man will be on hand to show off recumbent bikes and do some minor bike repairs.
This year, we’ll also be hosting a community bike ride. Ride from the fire hall, down Main Street, turn left on Church street, then left on Mill Street. Continue left onto West University, back onto Main street and back to the fire hall. The fire department will have traffic blocked for this event.

Puzzle Race w/ Almond Library
2025-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Almond 20th Century Club Library, Almond, NY, 14803, United States
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 will be provided!

Nature's Notebook with Cumming Nature Center
2025-08-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join the Cumming Nature Center educators at the library for a nature observation walk around the library. Participants will documents the plants, animals, and other natural phenomena they observe.
After the walk, attendees will create their own phenology wheel to continue recording nature observations throughout the year. A phenology wheel is a visual representation of seasonal change. It is an art project that anyone can create and enjoy!
This program incorporates STEAM topics including art, citizen science, cyclical and seasonal changes, and scientific inquiry.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Event will happen rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-08-19 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Board of Trustees will meet at 4:00pm at the Parish House.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-09-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Board of Trustees will meet at 4pm at Parish House.

Free For All: The Public Library Movie Showing
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | David A. Howe Library, 155 Main Street, Wellsville, NY, 14895, United States
This September, we’re celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month! STLS will host screenings of the PBS documentary Free for All: The Public Library across our five-county region. This award-winning film explores the rich history of libraries, from the 19th-century Free Library Movement to today’s conversations around funding, access, book bans, and digital equity. Each event will include a screening followed by a Q&A led by library directors, staff, and trustees from across the region.
Join us on Thursday, September 11 at the David A. Howe Library in Wellsville.
Other showings around the region include:

Sept. 10 | 5:00–7:00 PM – Spotlight Theater, Hornell

Sept. 11 | 6:00–8:00 PM – David A. Howe Library

Sept. 17 | 6:00–8:00 PM – The Glen Theater, Watkins Glen

Sept. 23 | 6:00–8:00 PM – Steele Memorial Library

Sept. 24 | 6:00–8:00 PM – Cuba Circulating Library

Sept. 26 | 6:00–8:00 PM – Penn Yan Public Library

Sept. 30 | 6:00–8:00 PM – The Palace Theatre, Corning

Farmer's Market Activities Tent
2025-09-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Farmers Market, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Stop by the activities tent at the farmer’s market. Sign up for a library card, make your own button and complete a market scavenger hunt!

Air Plant Pinch Pot w/ Rebecca Nightingale
2025-09-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Make your own pinch pot with potter Rebecca Nightingale. She will walk participants through creating a pinch pot and then fire them at her kiln.
Air plants will be provided.
This program is for all ages. Children under 10 must have adult support.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Alfred Box of Books Library Board of Trustees will meet at Parish House.

Howl-oween Dog Costume Parade
2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:00
Enter your dog to participate in the costume parade, or just come see all the pups in costume!
Register your dog here: https://forms.gle/dyLi6Pzo15EvAfao7
Registered participants will receive an email with detailed instructions for the day of the event.
Just watching? The parade will begin promptly at 2pm. Be at the AU Quad and then vote for your favorite pup! Voting will take place immediately following the parade until 3:00pm.
This event is part of Alfred University’s Festi-Fall, and is for all ages.

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

Guiding Eyes Dogs
2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Reese and Clark (and their humans) will be at the library! Learn what it takes to complete training to be a guide dog for the visually impaired.
This program is for all ages.

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.

Library Closed
2025-11-28 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Library Closed
2025-12-05
The library is closed today for professional development. We will reopen on Sunday, December 7 at 12:00pm.

Annual Wreath Fundraiser
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Support the library this holiday season at our Annual Wreath Fundraiser.
This year we have two options:
1.) Purchase a pre-decorated wreath in red, burgundy, or plaid. Pre-decorated wreaths are $35. Pick up will take place on Saturday, December 6 between 10:00am-2:00pm at the Union University Church Center.
2.) Purchase a plain wreath and decorate with us at our event! Plain wreaths are $30. Join us at the Union University Church Center Saturday, December 6 between 10:00am-2:00pm to decorate your wreath with us. We’ll provide all decorating supplies, holiday music, and refreshments.
All wreaths are made by Lisa’s Wreaths of East Wind Nursery.
All proceeds benefit the Alfred Box of Books Library.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-12-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Box of Books Board of Trustees will meet today at 4:00pm at the Parish House.

Library Closed
2025-12-24, 2025-12-25, 2025-12-31, 2026-01-01 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States

Rock Wall Climbing at Alfred State
2026-01-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Student Leadership Center, Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
There is no school today, but join us at the Alfred State rock wall for some fun! The rock wall is located on the third floor of the Student Leadership Center. Parking is available near the University Police building in the visitor lot. The event is open to all ages, however, children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Global Tales Multilingual Storytime
2026-01-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for another multilingual storytime. This month will be a Spanish storytime with a craft to follow.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-02-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Board of Trustees will meet at the Parish House on Tuesday, February 10th at 4:00pm.

Puzzle Race
2026-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Almond 20th Century Club Library, Almond, NY, 14803, United States
Teams of 4 can register to participate in our puzzle race! Teams will compete to complete a 500 piece puzzle in the fastest time.
Register at either the Almond Library or the Alfred Library.
Pizza will be served at 5:30pm. The race will begin at 6:00pm.
