Board of Trustees Meeting
2022-09-13 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Alfred Box of Books Library Board of Trustees will meet today.

Storytime
2022-09-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2022-09-21 11:00 - 11:30, 2022-09-28 11:00 - 11:30, 2022-10-05 11:00 - 11:30, 2022-10-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2022-10-19 11:00 - 11:30, 2022-10-26 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for our Letter of the Week storytime! Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to participate with their caregivers!

Human Library Event
2022-09-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Village Hall, 7 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Human Library is a collaboration between the Alfred Box of Books Library, Alfred State College’s Hinkle Memorial Library, and the Libraries at Alfred University, Scholes and Herrick. The goal of this event is to bring together students and community members for meaningful conversations and to foster a greater appreciation for one another.
At this event, Books are volunteers. They select the subject matter and title they will represent. They are the resources which will be utilized by Readers. Readers are event attendees, who can select a Book to borrow. Checking out a book entails engaging in a one-on-one or small group conversation for about 15 minutes.
The context of the event provides a safe and judgment-free time and place for Readers to ask questions they may not feel comfortable expressing in other situations, and for Books to share themselves and their experiences.

Back-to-School Button Making
2022-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Show off your style with buttons on your backpack! Kids ages 10 and up are invited to make their own buttons!

Grow Your Own
2022-09-23 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-10-07 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-10-21 11:30 - 12:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Mary Lu Wells, master gardener, continues her gardening series every other Friday. Join via Zoom or in-person at the library.

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True Crime Book Club
2022-10-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
Discuss our book Blind Eye: The Terrifying Story of a Doctor Who Got Away with Murder.

Community Read
2022-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
Join us for a book discussion of Kindred by Octavia E. Butler.
Refreshments will be provided!
This project is a partnership with the libraries of Alfred Box of Books, Alfred University, and SUNY Alfred State. This project is made possible with grant funding from the American Library Association and the American Rescue Plan Humanities Grant.

Library Closed
2022-10-10 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library is closed today for Columbus Day/ Indigenous People’s Day.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2022-10-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Board of Trustees will meet today. All meetings take place at Parish House.

Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Assistance
2022-10-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Alfred Village Trustee, Laurette Guild will be available at the library to assist community members is signing up for the Affordable Connectivity Program. The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a $30/month discount on internet service to eligible households. To learn more about the program visit: https://www.fcc.gov/acp

Sugar Skull Flower Pot
2022-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
November 1-2 is Dia de Los Muertos, a Mexican holiday honoring the dead. Calaveras, or sugar skulls, are an important part of honoring one’s departed loved ones. Paint a flower pot reminiscent of these sugar skulls.

Storytime
2022-11-02 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us as we continue our Letter of the Week Storytime! Crafts, stories and more!

Chair Yoga
2022-11-07 15:30 - 16:15, 2022-11-14 15:30 - 16:15 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This 45 minute, gentle flow class will be taught by Heather Joyce, of Yoga With Heather Lynn.
Chair yoga improves flexibility and increases strength with the support of a chair to help with stability. Chair yoga is perfect for seniors, people with mobility issues, or beginners!
Pre-Registration is required due to limited space. Please email alfred@stls.org or call 607-587-9290.

Storytime
2022-11-09 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us as we continue our letter of the week storytime with crafts, stories and more!

Re-Thinking Thanksgiving: A Native American Perspective on an American Holiday
2022-11-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Onondaga storyteller, Perry Ground will be at the library for his presentation on Thanksgiving to provide a greater understanding of the holiday and a better understanding of how Native Americans view it.
This lively, content-based presentation will give an overview of the history of this very misunderstood holiday. Based on the only primary source document that chronicles the “First Thanksgiving” , participants will learn accurate and culturally appropriate information about the English settlers at Plymouth and the Wampanoag, the Native people who inhabited that area.
Mr. Ground’s presentation will discuss the actual events of 1621 in Plymouth, the relationship between the English settlers and the Wampanoag and how this story became the holiday we know today. The concept of thanksgiving held by many Native Americans will be emphasized throughout.
Although they were not present in Plymouth in 1621, connections to the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) concepts of Thanksgiving will be discussed so participants will understand how Native People view Thanksgiving today.

Storytime
2022-11-16 11:00 - 11:30, 2022-11-23 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for Letter of the Week Storytime, with crafts, stories and more!

The World of Weather
2022-11-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Have you ever wondered what meteorologists mean when they say things like “high pressure,” “cold front,” or “humidity?” Learn all about the weather and how it affects you! Every other Friday, Mary Lu Wells will present a topic related to the weather. You can join us in person at the library or via Zoom.

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Fingerprint Turkey Craft
2022-11-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Children of all ages are invited to create a turkey with fingerprints!
We will be using finger paints, so please dress accordingly.

Library Closed
2022-11-24 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The Library is closed today for Thanksgiving.

Library Closed
2022-11-25 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library is closed today for the Thanksgiving holiday.
