Storytime
2023-04-19 11:00, 2023-04-26 11:00, 2023-05-03 11:00, 2023-05-10 11:00, 2023-05-17 11:00, 2023-05-24 11:00, 2023-05-31 11:00, 2023-06-07 11:00 UTC and 2 more dates
Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Grow Your Own II
2023-04-21 11:30, 2023-05-05 11:30, 2023-05-19 11:30, 2023-06-02 11:30, 2023-06-16 11:30, 2023-06-30 11:30
Join us as Master Gardener Mary Lu Wells shares gardening tips and tricks!
Join us in person at the library, via Zoom, or watch later on our YouTube Channel!
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Mushroom Innoculation
2023-04-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Learn how to inoculate a poplar log to grow gourmet mushrooms. Sam Warren, an expert mushroom forager will teach this class. Be sure to register by calling or emailing the library at 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org.

Free Comic Book Day
2023-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Stop by the library between 1-3pm to get your FREE comic book and goodies! Make your own comic strip and buttons!

DIY Flower Bouquet
2023-05-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Make a paper flower bouquet for springtime!
Please call or email the library to register: 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org.
Due to limited space inside while the building is being renovated, please dress for weather as we may be outdoors!

Grow Your Own SALSA GARDEN!
2023-05-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Sunny Cove Farms is providing us with plants so you can grow your own salsa garden at home! Start a pepper, tomato, onion, and cilantro so you can make delicious organic salsa!

Live Owl Visit & Owl Pellet Dissection
2023-06-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Tanglewood Nature Center will be bringing live owls to the library! Afterward, they will lead participants in a dissection of owl pellets to learn more about owls and their food! Please contact the library at 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org to register.

Summer Reading Kick Off
2023-06-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Children, teens and adults can register for summer reading! Set a goal and earn prizes!
Registration will begin at 4:00pm.
Live music will be provided by Anton Flint from 5:00-7:00pm.
In the event of rain the event will move to the Union University Church Center.

Monday Music: Anton Flint
2023-06-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Anton Flint will perform on the library lawn! In the event of rain, this program will be held at the Union University Church Center.
This program is FREE and open to the public. Terra Cotta will have a stand on site to purchase dinner. Or bring your own!
We are collecting donations for the Alfred Food Pantry. If you would like to bring a non-perishable food item, feminine hygiene products, or paper product (toilet paper/paper towels) these donations will be collected at our Monday Evening Music throughout the summer.
This project is made possible with funds front the Statewide Community regrants program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Arts Council for Wyoming County.

Preschool Program: Kindness Crowns
2023-06-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Children will hear a story and make a craft related to the book. This program is designed for children under 5.

Metal Foil Self-Portrait
2023-06-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Artist Lilly Thiell Milliman will teach participants how to make a metal foil self portrait.
All materials provided.
Program designed for children 5+

DIY Flower Pin
2023-06-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Create a flower pin using simple rug hooking techniques. This project is great for beginners.
Best for ages 12+

Monday Music: The Ukeladies
2023-07-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The Ukeladies will perform on the library lawn! In the event of rain, this program will be held at the Union University Church Center.
This program is FREE and open to the public. Terra Cotta will have a stand on site to purchase dinner. Or bring your own!
We are collecting donations for the Alfred Food Pantry. If you would like to bring a non-perishable food item, feminine hygiene products, or paper product (toilet paper/paper towels) these donations will be collected at our Monday Evening Music throughout the summer.
This project is made possible with funds front the Statewide Community regrants program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Arts Council for Wyoming County.

Preschool Yoga
2023-07-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for Yoga with Heather Joyce! Little ones will participate is a gentle flow session.
Best for children 3+.

Kids Yoga
2023-07-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for yoga with Heather Joyce. Children will participate in a gentle flow session and learn about healthy bodies.
Best for children 5+ and their caregivers.

Story and Space with Virtual Reality
2023-07-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Teens are invited to learn how to create a virtual space in virtual reality.
Dr. Steve Guynup will guide participants through 6 online sessions.
VR headsets are not required. Internet connection is required- if this is a barrier, please let us know!
Registration is required. Please call or email the library to sign up.
