Alfred Box of Books Library

Community Potluck
2026-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
We are partnering with Alfred State’s Center for Civic Engagement. We will be on-site at the monthly Community Potluck dinners to provide some kids activities.
This month we will make I Spy bottles! We will also have some coloring sheets and look-and-find sheets available, too!

Pokemon Club
2026-09-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Pokemon Club is for children ages 6-11. Learn to play the game with Pokemon TCG: Battle Academy Game. We will also have demo decks, and Pokemon-themed activities and crafts.
Pokemon Club will take place the third Thursday of every month.

Library Focus Group
2026-09-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The Board of Trustees of the Alfred Box of Books is looking for your feedback. We are holding a series of focus groups to solicit community feedback. Information received at these focus groups, along with our community survey will inform our strategic plan for 2027-2031.
Please note the focus groups are limited to 1 hour! We hope to keep discussions on track and short to be mindful of your time!

Storytime
2026-09-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Children ages birth to 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join us Wednesdays at 11:00am for storytime. This week our theme is AIRPLANES!
We will be reading stories, singing songs, and doing airplane-themed activities.

Team Trivia
2026-09-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Almond 20th Century Club Library, Almond, NY, 14803, United States
We are once again partnering with the Almond 20th Century Club Library- this time for Team Trivia. Teams of up to 4 members can participate in a Jeopardy-like trivia game. Light refreshments will be provided. Some simple activities will be available for children who are attending.
Teams can register at either library. Call 607-587-9290 for Alfred or 607-276-6311 for Almond. You can also stop in to either library to sign up.

True Crime Book Club
2026-10-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
Our True Crime Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 5:00pm. Book club meets at the Terra Cotta Coffeehouse. This month we are discussing Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers by Caroline Fraser.
Newcomers welcome! Interested in joining or want to learn more- email alfred@stls.org.

Storytime
2026-10-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Children ages birth to 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join us Wednesdays at 11:00am for storytime. This week our theme is PUMPKINS!
We will be reading stories, singing songs, and doing pumpkin-themed activities.

DIY Ghost Garland
2026-10-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Make your own holiday decor! Using fabric scaps, styrofoam balls, and of course, a little hot glue, we’ll make a fun Halloween themed decoration.
Register by emailing alfred@stls.org or calling 607-587-9290.

Picture Book Tasting
2026-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
We need your help! We have once again been selected by the Children’s Book Council (CBC) to participate in their Kids Favorites program. This means we received almost 300 new picture books. But we need YOUR feedback on them. There is a simple ballot to fill out- you love the book, it was just ok, or your didn’t like it. Let us know. Votes are tallied from around the country, and early next year, CBC publishes lists of books that kids loved.
This event is a book “tasting.” Read and vote on as many books as you want. You will get a raffle ticket for every voting ballot you turn in. We will draw the raffle for a prize at the end of the event.
Picture books are aimed at kids in grades Kindergarten-2nd grade, but anyone can vote!

Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-10-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Board of Trustees of the Alfred Box of Books Library will meet at 4:00pm.

Storytime
2026-10-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Children ages birth to 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join us Wednesdays at 11:00am for storytime. This week our theme is FIREFIGHTERS!
We will be reading stories, singing songs, and doing firefighter-themed activities.

Pokemon Club
2026-10-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Pokemon Club is open to children age 6-11 (ish). The Third Thursday of every month, join us for playing the game, learning about the game, and doing Pokemon-themed activities. This month we will be painting pumpkins like Pokeballs.

Storytime
2026-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Children ages birth to 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join us Wednesdays at 11:00am for storytime. This week our theme is OCTOPUS!
We will be reading stories, singing songs, and doing octopus-themed activities.

Community Potluck
2026-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
We are partnering with Alfred State’s Center for Civic Engagement. We will be on-site at the monthly Community Potluck dinners to provide some kids activities.
This month, we will be making perler bead book marks! We will also have some coloring sheets and look-and-find sheets!

Avoiding AI
2026-10-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
A once simple Google search now presents an AI Overview before real results. Your email asks if you want a summary of your mail. Your phone now wants to “help” you. Big tech companies are pushing Artificial Intelligence (AI), but did we ask for it? If you want to learn about disabling AI “assistants” from your phone or computer, register to attend this workshop.
We will provide a brief overview of AI, why it is being pushed on us, and step-by-step instructions on how to avoid it.
Space is limited and registration is required. Call 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org.
Participants should bring phones or laptops they would like to disable AI on. Participants will be provided with step-by-step instructions for various applications.

Storytime
2026-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Children ages birth to 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join us Wednesdays at 11:00am for storytime. This week our theme is AUTUMN!
We will be reading stories, singing songs, and doing autumn-themed activities.

Glowing Orb Hunt
2026-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
It’s time for our annual Glowing Orb Hunt! What is a glowing orb hunt? Think Easter Egg hunt in the dark for Halloween. Children are invited to search for orbs, then participate in Halloween games and activites. Light refreshments will be provided.
The library will be decorated for Halloween, but it will not be scary! Children are encouraged to wear their costumes!

Community Potluck
2026-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
We are partnering with Alfred State’s Center for Civic Engagement. We will be on-site at the monthly Community Potluck dinners to provide some kids activities.
This month we’re making pocket pets! Adopt a tiny pet and build it a comfy house inside an altoid tin! We will also have coloring sheets and look-and-find sheets available, too.
