• Family Birding with Eli Knapp

    Alfred Box of Books Library 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 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

  • Public Hearing: Library Budget Vote

    Almond 20th Century Club Library Almond, NY, United States

    The library is hosting a public hearing ahead of our upcoming budget vote (June 30th.)  Members of the public are welcome to come ask questions about the library's proposed budgets for fiscal year 2026.  This meeting will cover both the

  • Mushroom Walk at Foster Lake

    Foster Lake Alfred, NY

    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

  • Adult Dungeons and Dragons

    Our adult Dungeons and Dragons Group meets this evening. If you are interested in learning more about D&D, please contact Caleb Fesmire at fesmirec@stls.org.

  • Library Closed

    Alfred Box of Books Library 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, United States

    The library will be closed, Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We re-open Friday at 10:00am.

  • NEW: Summer Solstice Yarn Art

    Alfred Box of Books Library 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, United States

    Celebrate the start of summer by making a beautiful landscape on canvas using yarn and glue! Ages 5+. Adult supervision encouraged!

  • Library Budget Vote

    Alfred Almond Central School 6795 NY 21, Almond, NY, United States

    Voters of the Alfred-Almond Central School District can vote for the Alfred Box of Books and Almond 20th Century Club libraries today!  Information can be found on out Budget Vote Guide Voting will take place at the Alfred Almond Central

  • Adult Dungeons and Dragons

    Our adult Dungeons and Dragons Group meets this evening. If you are interested in learning more about D&D, please contact Caleb Fesmire at fesmirec@stls.org.

  • Library Closed

    Alfred Box of Books Library 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, United States

    The library is closed today for Independence Day.  We re-open Sunday, July 6th at noon.

  • Summer Reading Kickoff

    Alfred Box of Books Library 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 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

    Alfred Box of Books Library 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 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!

  • Art Book Club with the Alfred Ceramic Arts Museum

    Alfred Ceramics Museum Pine Street, Alfred, NY, United States

    Join us for a discussion of The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the Alfred Ceramics Arts Museum and at the library.  The discussion will take place