Alfred Box of Books Library

Storytime: Bedtime
2026-05-06 11:00 UTC | NY
Wear your pajamas to storytime, because today is all about bedtime!

Adult Dungeons & Dragons
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Come play D&D at the Library! Everyone is welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or completely new to the game! Dice, character sheets, and characters are available for anyone who needs them.
This event is 18+ only. If you are or know a teenager interested in playing D&D at the library, please reach out and let us know!
If you are interested in learning more about the club, please contact Caleb Fesmire at fesmirec@stls.org.

Read and Do Crew: Watercolor Bouquet
2026-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This month, our Read and Do Crew will read Flowers Are Calling by Rita Gray and will make a bouquet of watercolor flowers (just in time for Mother’s Day!).
Read and Do Crew is a monthly program designed to promote literacy for all ages! Each month, read a picture book and then participate in a hands-on activity.

Jane Austen Book Club: Persuasion
2026-05-12 17:00 | NY
To celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we’re holding a monthly Jane Austen book club. This month we will discuss Persuasion. All meetings will take place via Zoom at 5:00pm. To register, please email alfred@stls.org. Pre-register to receive the Zoom link by email.

Storytime: Pets
2026-05-13 11:00 | NY
Let’s celebrate our furry friends at storytime with pet-themed stories and activities!

Block Print Tote Bag
2026-05-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Customize your own tote bag with block printing. Create your own linocut block or use one of our pre-made blocks to print on a canvas tote bag.
This program is for teens and adults. Registration is preferred! Please call 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org.

Homeschool Art Show
2026-05-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for an opening reception of local homeschool artists. See the beautiful artwork they have created. Refreshments provided.
Artwork will remain on display through June 1.

Storytime: Space
2026-05-20 11:00 | NY
This week we’re learning about space and the night sky!

No Storytime
2026-05-27 11:00 | NY
No Storytime this week

True Crime Book Club
2026-06-02 17:00 | NY
This month we’re discussing Mill Town: Reckoning with What Remains by Kerri Arsenault.

Storytime: Nursery Rhymes
2026-06-03 11:00 | NY
Storytime this week will feature nursery rhymes.

Read and Do Crew: Pizza With Everything
2026-06-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This month Read and Do Crew will read A Pizza With Everything On It by Kyle Scheele and then we will make our own homemade playdough!
Read and Do Crew is a new literacy initiative the library started this year to promote literacy for all ages.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party
2026-06-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Celebrate your little one’s reading accomplishments. Whether you’ve read 10 books or 500 or more! Come celebrate your success. If you haven’t signed up for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten yet, this is a great time to do it. All participants will receive a FREE book. We will have stories, actvities and cake!

Book Binding Class
2026-06-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Local artist, Kate Elliott will lead a workshop in book binding. Learn techniques to create your own bound book.
Refreshments provided.
Registration for this program is required. Please contact the library at 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org.
