Disguise a Duck
2025-10-13 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Disguise a rubber duck with materials provided including hats, sequins, paint, and more! Then vote on ducks in various categories until October 31st.
This program is for ages 4 to 17. Children under 10 must have adult support.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Alfred Box of Books Library Board of Trustees will meet at Parish House.

Storytime: Dinosaurs
2025-10-15 11:00 | NY
Stomp! Roar! We’re reading about dinosaurs!! And we’ll be getting hands on with fossils!

Adult Dungeons & Dragons
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Our adult D&D Club meets this evening. If you are interested in learning more about the club, please contact Caleb Fesmire at fesmirec@stls.org.

Howl-oween Dog Costume Parade
2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | NY
Enter your dog to participate in the costume parade, or just come see all the pups in costume!
Register your dog here: https://forms.gle/dyLi6Pzo15EvAfao7
Registered participants will receive an email with detailed instructions for the day of the event.
Just watching? The parade will begin promptly at 2pm. Be at the AU Quad and then vote for your favorite pup! Voting will take place immediately following the parade until 3:00pm.
This event is part of Alfred University’s Festi-Fall, and is for all ages.

Storytime: Apples
2025-10-22 11:00 | NY
Apples galore! Let’s learn about apples with stories, songs, crafts and more!

Glowing Orb Hunt
2025-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for our 3rd annual Glowing Orb Hunt: an Easter-Egg-hunt-meets-Halloween. Children 12 and under are invited to the library after hours for a slightly spooky (but not scary!) glowing orb hunt. Search for orbs and win prizes!
The hunt will take place inside the library and will begin promptly at 6 pm.

Library Closed
2025-10-26 | NY
The library will be closed Sunday, October 26. We will re-open on Monday, October 27 at 10:00am.

Storytime: Transportation
2025-10-29 11:00 | NY
All things that go! We’ll be reading about cars, trucks, trains and more this week!

True Crime Book Club
2025-11-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
True Crime Book Club will meet today at 5:00pm at the Terra Cotta Coffeehouse.
This month we’re discussing The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan.

No Storytime
2025-11-05 11:00 | NY
There is no storytime this week.

Guiding Eyes Dogs
2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Reese and Clark (and their humans) will be at the library! Learn what it takes to complete training to be a guide dog for the visually impaired.
This program is for all ages.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Board of Trustees will meet at 4:00pm at the Parish House.

Storytime
2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Storytime is for children under age 5 and their caregivers. Each week includes stories, play, and more! This week’s theme is HOME!

Upcycled Book Centerpiece
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Repurpose an old book and make a beautiful fall centerpiece just in time for the holidays.
This program is for teens and adults only.
Call or email the library to register at 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten PIZZA PARTY
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Are you signed up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program? You’re invited to celebrate your accomplishments with a pizza-themed storytime featuring pizza-themed activities and of course…pizza!
If you’re not signed up yet, but have a child ages birth-kindergarten, you are invited to attend the party and sign up. When you sign up you will be provided with a keepsake journal for tracking all the books you read and a FREE book.
Remember, each time you reach a milestone (100, 200, 300, etc) stop by the library for a sticker in your journal and a brag tag for your necklace!

No Storytime
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
There is no formal storytime this week, but you’re welcome to come play!

Multilingual Storytime
2025-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us this afternoon for a special event by Global Tales! Global Tales is a group of volunteers who provide storytime activities in their native languages. These special storytimes include cultural activities, songs and games so young learners can experience something new OR experience a storytime in their native language!
These programs are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.

Storytime
2025-11-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Storytime is for children under age 5 and their caregivers. Each week includes stories, play and more! This week our theme is THANKFUL!

Library Closed
2025-11-27 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Library Closed
2025-11-28 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

True Crime Book Club
2025-12-02 17:00 - 18:00 | NY
True Crime Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Terra Cotta Coffeehouse.
If you’re interested in joining, email alfred@stls.org.

Storytime
2025-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Storytime this week will be all about the human body! Join us for stories, play and more!

Adult Dungeons & Dragons
2025-12-03 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.

Library Closed
2025-12-05 | NY
The library is closed today for professional development. We will reopen on Sunday, December 7 at 12:00pm.

Annual Wreath Fundraiser
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Support the library this holiday season at our Annual Wreath Fundraiser.
This year we have two options:
1.) Purchase a pre-decorated wreath in red, burgundy, or plaid. Pre-decorated wreaths are $35. Pick up will take place on Saturday, December 6 between 10:00am-2:00pm at the Union University Church Center.
2.) Purchase a plain wreath and decorate with us at our event! Plain wreaths are $30. Join us at the Union University Church Center Saturday, December 6 between 10:00am-2:00pm to decorate your wreath with us. We’ll provide all decorating supplies, holiday music, and refreshments.
All wreaths are made by Lisa’s Wreaths of East Wind Nursery.
All proceeds benefit the Alfred Box of Books Library.

Storytime
2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This week storytime will be all about colors! Join us for stories, play and more!

Jane Austen Book Club: Sense & Sensibility
2025-12-16 17:00 | NY
To celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we’re holding a monthly Jane Austen book club. This month we will discuss Sense and Sensibility. 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: Cookie Decorating
2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This week we will be reading stories about cookies and decorating our own!
