American Mah Jongg
2024-09-23 11:00, 2024-09-30 11:00, 2024-10-07 11:00, 2024-10-14 11:00, 2024-10-21 11:00, 2024-10-28 11:00 UTC
Join us Mondays for American Mah Jongg. All skill levels welcome!

Chinese Mah Jongg
2024-09-24 14:00, 2024-10-01 14:00, 2024-10-08 14:00, 2024-10-15 14:00, 2024-10-22 14:00, 2024-10-29 14:00, 2024-11-05 14:00
Join us every Tuesday for Chinese Mah Jongg. All skill levels welcome!

No Storytime
2024-09-25 11:00, 2024-10-30 11:00
There is no storytime this week.

Chair Yoga
2024-09-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Heather Joyce will lead a 45 minute gentle session. These sessions are open to all ages and ability levels. Chair yoga can be done seated or while using a chair for balance. Registration is required by contacting the library.

Library Lab: Balloon Powered Cars
2024-09-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Library Lab is a new monthly STEM program at the library geared for ages 6+ and their caregivers! This month, we’ll be making cardboard vehicles and seeing if we can make them go with nothing but a balloon!

Storytime: Fall
2024-10-02 11:00
Fall is a beautiful time of year. Join us for a fall- themed storytime this week.

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!

Storytime: Apples
2024-10-09 11:00
Apples are a fall staple. Join us for an apple themed storytim and cider and donuts!

Macrame Keychain
2024-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Learn how to create your own macrame keychain with B & E Creative. Class size is limited, so register today. Click here to register!
Or call the library at 607-587-9290 to secure your spot. Class is free and all materials will be provided.

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.

Storytime: Counting
2024-10-16 11:00
1-2-3 come count with me at storytime this week!

Glowing Orb Hunt
2024-10-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Think Easter egg hunt meets Halloween. Children 12 and under are invited to the library after hours for a (slightly) spooky glowing orb hunt. Search for orbs and win prizes! The hunt will take place inside the library and will begin promptly at 6pm.

Library Lab: Invisible Ink
2024-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Library Lab is a new STEM based monthly program for children ages 6+ and their caregivers. This month we will be making invisible ink and writing secret spy messages for some science-y fun!

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.

Storytime: Pumpkins
2024-10-23 11:00
Pumpkins are everywhere. Join us for a pumpkin storytime and pumpkin painting! Be sure to dress for this messy activity and we will be outside if weather permits.

Visit with Author Deana David
2024-10-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Deana David of Ribbon Candy Hooking will visit the library and share her presentation, “Frost and Frost: A Textile Artist’s Journey Of Seasonal Inspiration and Technique.” Click here to register! Or call the library at 607-587-9290.

Welcome to a perfectly spiced seasonal blending of two iconic Frosts: Edward Sands Frost and Robert Frost.
Edward Sands Frost was the resourceful 19th century tin peddler who saw that women were struggling with the designing part of their hooked rugs and decided to start making stencils to help them lay out compositions and make more successful, impressive rugs that were not just functional but pleasing to look at.
Robert Frost, poet laureate of Vermont, is still one of the best-loved poets of all time. His eternally moving poems like ‘The Road Not Taken’, ‘After Apple Picking’, ‘November Guest’, and ‘Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening’ are just a few of his haunting and evocative works.
In class we will use stencils to work out compositions to illustrate a handful of Autumn poems. We will work in the style of Edward Sands Frost to create rug compositions that illustrate Robert Frost. You will learn more about composition, hear Robert Frost read many of his own poems, and come away with sketches that will make wonderful designs for your future projects.

American Mah Jongg
2024-11-04 11:00
Join us Mondays for the American version of the classic game. Beginners welcome!

Storytime: Feelings
2024-11-06 11:00
Storytime is for children ages birth-five and their caregivers. Join us for weekly stories, crafts, activities, songs and more!
