Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-09-09 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | 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 | NY
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 | NY
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.

Board of Trustees Meeting
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.

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 | NY
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.

Animals that Hatch
2026-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Tanglewood Nature Center will host a program featuring animals that hatch from eggs. Come learn and see these critters in the library!
All ages welcome. Pre-registration not required.

Rock Wall Climbing
2026-04-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Alfred State College, 10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Join us for climbing at the Alfred State rock wall located inside the Student Leadership Center. All ages are welcome and experienced staff will be on hand at the wall to assist. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Parking is available in visitor lot #3 (near University Police station).
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Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The Board of Trustees meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00pm.
Please note: This meeting will take place at the library. Normally meetings take place at Parish House.

4th Annual Community Read
2026-04-15 17:00 - 18:30 | NY
The Box of Books library has once again partnered with the Scholes, Herrick, and Hinkle Libraries to host a community-wide reading event. This year we will be reading 1984 by George Orwell. Pick up copies of the books at any Alfred Library. Then join us on April 15 at 5:00pm at Terra Cotta Coffeehouse to discuss.

Hot Dog Day
2026-04-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library is once again sponsoring family-friendly actitivities for Hot Dog Day. We will be hosting Badger and Butterfly Studios for face painting and Fun That Pops for balloon animals. Face painting and balloon animals will be free courtesy of the library!

CommUNITY Potluck and BINGO
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Alfred State College Center for Civic Leadership is hosting a CommUNITY Potluck at the Union University Church Center. Bring a dish to pass and get to know your neighbors. The library will be hosting a BINGO game complete with fun prizes for all ages following the feast.

Board Meeting
2026-05-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Board of Trustees meets at Parish House at 4:00pm.

Library Closed
2026-05-25 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library will be closed for Memorial Day.
