Mah Jongg at the Library
2024-08-27 14:00, 2024-09-03 14:00, 2024-09-10 14:00 UTC | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Beginners and experienced players are invited to the library to play mah jongg every Tuesday.

Find us at the Farmer's Market
2024-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Farmers Market, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Melanie Miller (Alfred) and Bec Cronk (Almond) will be at the Alfred Farmers Market. September is Library Card Sign Up Month. Sign up for a library card on site and check out your local libraries!

Gilmore Girls Fall Festival
2024-10-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Calling all fans of the hit show Gilmore Girls! Join us for our first Gilmore Girls-themed fall festival. You’ll be able to grab pumpkins and merch at Doose’s Market (Sunny Cove Farm). And of course, grab a coffee and snack from Luke’s Diner (SheBrews Coffee & Food Truck). Then drop by Yale (the library) to browse the stacks and participate in other fun activities!
Bonus- dress like a favorite character to win a prize!

REPCO Wildlife Visit
2024-10-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
No school today, but the library is open! Learn all about reptiles with a visit from REPCO Wildlife.

Perry Ground Presents "Spooky Stories From the People of the Longhouse"
2024-10-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Book Lounge Herrick Memorial Library, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Box of Books and Libraries at Alfred University will be hosting Perry Ground, storyteller and member of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Perry will be sharing his “Stories From the People of the Longhouse” with a slightly spooky twist. This event is planned for the lawn outside Herrick Library on the Alfred University campus. There will be a small bonfire as well as cider and donuts. In the event of rain, the event will move to the Book End Lounge in Herrick Library.

Puzzle Race
2024-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Teams of 4 will compete to complete a puzzle fastest. All teams will receive the same 500 piece puzzle and will have 60 minutes to complete.
All ages are welcome! Grab your family and friends for some friendly competition. Prizes will be awarded for the top two teams!
Don’t have 4 team members? That’s ok! Register anyway and we can match up individuals to create a full team.
Register by calling the library at 607-587-9290 or emailing alfred@stls.org

Wreath Fundraiser and House Tour
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The purchase of a ticket provides you with a 24″ Douglas Fir wreath made by East Wind Nursery and decorations. This year, your ticket also provides a tour of Alfred’s Christmas House!
Like last year, you can choose to attend our wreath decorating event and decorate your wreath with us. Or request a grab-and-go kit and take your wreath home to decorate. The library will provide a variety of bows, ribbon, colorful balls, pinecones, snowflakes.
Wreath Decorating and Pick Up: 10:00am-1:00pm at the Union University Church Center
House Tour: 12:00pm-3:00pm at 56 West University Street. Children are welcome accompanied by an adult.
Refreshments will be provided at both locations.
Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased at the library or through any library board member.
Tickets will be available only until Thursday, November 21.
Have questions? Call us at 607-587-9290!

Happy Hugs Pig Therapy
2025-01-20 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 a visit from Happy Hugs Pig Therapy. Enjoy a pig-themed story and learn all about pigs!

Ceramic Art Museum Tour
2025-01-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Alfred Ceramics Museum, Pine Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Meet us at the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum for a special guided tour. The library will provided light refreshments.

Lunar New Year Celebration
2025-01-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us at the library for live music performed on the guzheng and a lion dance demonstration. We will also make a small ornament with Chinese calligraphy. Refreshments provided.

Movie Showing: The Land Before Time
2025-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 movie. We’ll be watching the classic 1988 animated film, The Land Before Time. Refreshments provided. Children must have adult supervision.
Movie is rated: G

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.

Rock Wall Climbing
2025-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Student Leadership Center, Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Join us at the Alfred State rock wall (located in the Student Leadership Center). Get those winter wiggles out at the rock wall! The library will provide light refreshments. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Alice in Wonderland Meet and Greet
2025-04-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The Alfred State Drama Club is holding a production of Alice in Wonderland! Characters from the play will be on site at the library for a meet and greet! Stop by and say hi to Alice and the gang!
The play will run from April 10-12 at 7pm at the Cappadonia Auditorium at Alfred State. Tickets are available at the Campus Store. $5/ students and $10/community members.

Visit with Guinea Pigs
2025-04-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Kelly’s Critter Crew from Hornell will be at the library with some furry friends! Learn about guinea pigs and visit with some cuddly critters!
All ages welcome!

Hot Dog Day
2025-04-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
It’s Hot Dog Day in Alfred!
Be sure to check out activities provided by the Alfred Box of Books! We’ll have kids face painting with Badger and Butterfly Studios and henna body art provided by Henna Rising.

Dried Flower Picture Frames
2025-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Amanda Khodorkovskaya of Living Acres Farms will help participants create beautiful picture frames decorated with dried flowers. (Just in time for Mother’s Day!)
Children must have adult supervision because hot glue will be used.

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!

Digital Library Office Hours
2025-06-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Do you have questions about using Libby, Kanopy, Mango Languages, or other digital library services? Learn about library databases and more. Stop by our office hours to get hands-on help! Bring your phone, laptop, kindle, iPad or other device.

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!

Family Birding with Eli Knapp
2025-06-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
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 Amid the Sixth Extinction is available at the library.
From Houghton University:
Dr. Eli Knapp teaches courses in Human Ecology, Wildlife Behavior, Geology, Ornithology, Conservation Biology, and Swahili at Houghton University, in New York, and in Tanzania, East Africa. In Tanzania, he directs the Houghton-in-Tanzania study abroad, semester-long program. He has also taught Forest Ecology and Ecosystems Research for the Creation Care Studies Program, in New Zealand. He holds a Masters in Environmental Science and Management from the University of Santa Barbara, California (2003), and a PhD in Ecology from Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, Colorado (2009). His interests lie in the interactions between humans and the environment, especially around protected areas. He has studied human-environment relationships most extensively in East Africa and lived in Serengeti National Park, in Tanzania, for three years. His active areas of research involve household economies and poaching around protected areas.

Mushroom Walk at Foster Lake
2025-06-14 10:00 - 23:30 | Foster Lake, Alfred, NY, 14802
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 shine!

Library Closed
2025-06-19 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library will be closed, Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We re-open Friday at 10:00am.

Library Closed
2025-07-04 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library is closed today for Independence Day. We re-open Sunday, July 6th at noon.

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!

Draw Your Own Comic with Doogie Horner
2025-07-10 16:00 - 18:00 | 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!)
