Jane Austen Book Club: Persuasion- RESCHEDULED
2026-05-19 17:00 UTC | 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: Space
2026-05-20 11:00 | NY
This week we’re learning about space and the night sky!

Adult Dungeons & Dragons - Rescheduled!
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Our regular Wednesday session has been moved for this week.
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.

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.

Budget Vote Public Hearing
2026-05-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Almond 20th Century Club Library, Almond, NY, 14803, United States
The Alfred Box of Books and Almond 20th Century Club libraries will be hosting a public hearing for our 2027 budget tax levy. Members of the public are encouraged to come and ask any questions they may have.
The hearing will take place at the Almond 20th Century Club library in Almond.

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.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-15 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: 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!

Board Meeting
2026-06-09 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.

Storytime: Eric Carle
2026-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
Celebrate one of our favorite picture book authors, Eric Carle. From The Very Hungry Caterpillar to The Mixed Up Chameleon, we’ll read some stories and make some Eric Carle inspired art.
Storytime is for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers.

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.

Library Budget Vote
2026-06-16 14:00 - 21:00 | Alfred Almond Central School, 6795 NY 21, Almond, NY, 14803, United States
Vote for the Alfred Box of Books and Almond 20th Century Club library budgets today!
Voting takes place at the Alfred-Almond Central School.
For questions regarding early-mail or absentee ballots, please visit our Budget Vote Guide on our website.

Stroytime: Fish
2026-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
One fish, two fish…Storytime is all about fish today!
Caregivers and children are invited to participate in storytime!

No Storytime Today
2026-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
We’re taking a 2 week break in storytime while we get ready for summer reading.
Be sure to sign up for summer reading on July 8th and join us for weekly storytime featuring dinos and more!

No Storytime Today
2026-07-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
We are taking a two-week break from storytime while we get ready for summer reading.
Be sure to sign up for summer reading on July 8th and join us every week for themed storytimes!

Storytime: Happy Birthday, America
2026-07-08 11:00 | NY
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a storytime birthday party!

Summer Reading Kick Off
2026-07-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Celebrate the start of summer reading! We’ll have ice cream provided by Frost Bites Frozen Treat cart, button making, and debut some new outdoor play items!
All ages welcome!

Crafternoon: American Flag Paper Mosaic
2026-07-09 13:00 | NY
This week, we will be celebrating America’s 250th birthday by making a paper mosaic. Take and Make kits are available first come-first serve for anyone who cannot attend in-person.

Fun That Pops Magic Show
2026-07-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for a dino-themed magic show with George Sweatt from Fun That Pops!
All ages welcome!

Storytime: DInosaurumpus Dance Party
2026-07-15 11:00 | NY
It’s a dinosaurumpus! We’ll read and then have a dino dance party.

Crafternoon: DIY Petroglyphs
2026-07-16 13:00 | NY
Petroglyphs are symbols or images carved into rock surfaces by ancient people. We’ll be making our own petroglyphs with air dry clay and paint! Take and make kits are available first come first served for those who cannot attend in-person.

Volcanic Eruptions
2026-07-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Make your own volcano with modeling clay and then watch it erupt with science!!
Recommended for ages 5+ with adult supervision.

Storytime: Dino Yoga
2026-07-22 11:00 | NY
Have you ever stretched like a stegosaurus? Today, storytime will feature plenty of movement!

Crafternoon: Bugs in Amber
2026-07-23 13:00 | NY
Amber is fossilized tree resin. Today we’ll be making our own (kind of). We’ll be making amber-like slime. Take and make kits are available first come first served for those who cannot make it in-person.
