Embroidered Tote Bag

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

Jess Hands of Stitched by Hands will be at the library to lead a workshop and help participants create an embroidered tote bag. Registration is required and space is limited. Register by calling 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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

We are relaunching our early literacy program, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, for children age birth through kindergarten and their caregivers. Join us for guest readers, activities, giveaways and more.

No Storytime

There is no storytime this week, but you're welcome to come visit the library and play!

Storytime- Alligators

A is for Alligator! This week all our books will feature alligators! Storytime is designed for children ages birth to five and their caregivers.

Digital Library Office Hours

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

Do you have questions about using Libby, Kanopy, Mango Languages, or other digital library services? Learn about library databases and more. Stop by our office hours to get hands-on help! Bring your phone, laptop, kindle, iPad or other device.

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

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

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!