Fiber Arts w/ Joanne Staley
2023-10-08 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Joanne Staley is a multidimensional fiber artist whose work has been exhibited at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Air University Library, Maxwell AFB, and Columbia Seminary in Atlanta. Joanne has also served as the Artist in Residence for the Alabama State Council of the Arts.
Joanne will lead a day long workshop and participants will create their own artwork using techniques taught by Joanne.
Materials and lunch will be provided.
Registration fee is $25 to cover the costs of supplies and lunch. Scholarships are available.
Registration is required: call 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org.
This workshop is funded in part by the Arts Council of Wyoming County

Day/Night Storytime
2023-10-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse with your little ones with this Day/Night themed storytime.

Eclipse 101
2023-10-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse by learning about eclipses. What is an eclipse? How often do they occur? Where can you see the eclipse? Why don’t we see eclipses every month?
Learn all about eclipses in this hands-on program.
Eclipse glasses will be given to participants!
Register by calling or emailing the library: 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org.

Eclipse Art
2023-10-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Celebrate the eclipse with Eclipse Art!! We will learn about eclipse art throughout history, as well as making our own. If weather permits, we will be outside for a portion of the program.
Participants will received eclipse glasses!
Register by calling or emailing the library: 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org.

Storytime
2023-10-18 11:00 | NY
Join us for a fall-themed storytime with books, songs, and activities. For ages 0-5

Fiat Festi-Fall
2023-10-21 12:00 - 20:00 | NY
The library is excited to be partnering with Alfred University for Fiat Festi-Fall. The events are moving indoors for weather! Events are scheduled to be in Powell Campus Center or Susan Howell Hall. Food trucks will be on the lawn between the two. For parking, please park at Jordan Hall.

Several events are scheduled around town.
12:00-6:00pm- Vendors and food trucks (Hosted by AU)
12:00-6:00pm- Photobooth at the Bandstand (Hosted by Box of Books)
12:00-3:00pm- Pumpkin carving with Eric Jones
12:00-3:00pm- Face painting (Hosted by Box of Books)
2:00-4:00pm- Live music by Matt Burns (Hosted by AU)
6:00pm- Drag Bingo (Hosted by AU)
6:30-8:00pm- Glowing Orb Hunt at the Box of BOOks Haunted Library:
6:30pm- children 5 and under
7:00pm- children 6-9
7:30pm- tweens 10-13.
8:15pm- Fireworks best viewed from the Brick Lawn/ Fiat Lux sign.

Woven Indian Corn
2023-10-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for a workshop with The Basket Wiz, Diane Wieziolowski. Create your own autumn decor in this workshop. All materials are provided. Registration is required to ensure supplies and space. 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org.

Storytime
2023-10-25 11:00 | NY
Join us for a fall-themed storytime with books, songs, and activities. For ages 0-5.

Storytime
2023-11-01 11:00, 2023-11-08 11:00 | NY
Roar!!! Join us for a dinosaur themed storytime this week with books and activities! For kiddos 0-5!

Harvest Pumpkin Rug Hooking Workshop
2023-11-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This rug hooking workshop is perfect for beginners! Create your own pumpkin ornament and network with other local fiber artists.
Space and supplies are limited. Please call or email the library to register. 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org.

Understanding Climate Change
2023-11-06 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Mary Lu Wells will break down the science behind climate change, to help better understand what is going on, how we know, and what we can do to help. This 7 week class will take place via Zoom, or you can join in-person at the library.
Zoom Link

True Crime Book Club
2023-11-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
Our true crime book club will meet to discuss our latest read! Join us at Terra Cotta Coffee House.

Storytime
2023-11-15 11:00 | NY
Celebrate being thankful this week at storytime with books, activities, and more! For kids 0-5 (and their grown up!)

Wordpress Website Management Workshop
2023-11-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
If you manage a WordPress Website and want to learn more about WordPress, this is the workshop for you.
Learn to create and publish your website, revitalize an existing website and upload media to your site.
This workshop is designed for beginning WordPress users.
Participants can bring their own computers or use a library laptop. Class size is limited.
Please call or email the library to register: 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org

Story and Space in VR
2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | NY
Learn about virtual reality and the creation of space in games and virtual reality with Dr. Steve Guynup. This is a hands on world building workshop with a focus on the stories spaces tell.
Dr. Steve Guynup is an award winning VR artist and Game Design teacher at Southern New Hampshire University.
Small group workshops will be held in online platform, FrameVR.
If you need a computer or internet access to participate in a workshop, please let us know.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community regrants program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State legislature and administered by the Arts Council for Wyoming County.

Story and Space with VR
2023-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | NY

Understanding Climate Change
2023-11-20 11:30, 2023-12-04 11:30 | NY

No Storytime This Week
2023-11-22 11:00 | NY
No Storytime this week!

Library Closed
2023-11-23 | NY
The library is closed today for Thanksgiving.

Library Closed
2023-11-24 | NY
The library is closed for Thanksgiving holiday.

No Storytime
2023-11-29 11:00 | NY
No Storytime this week! But you can still come play at the library!

Wreath Fundraiser | Decorating Event
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
If you purchased a ticket for our holiday wreath fundraiser, wreath kits will be available for pick up today between 10am-12pm at the Union University Church Center.
You can either take your kit to make your wreath at home or you can join us at the church center for a decorating event with hot chocolate and cookies.
Kits include a 24″ wreath handmade locally by East Wind Nursery, bows, and various decorations. All proceeds will benefit the Box of Books Library.

Wooly Wreath Craft
2023-12-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Create a homemade 6″ wreath with wool strips.

True Crime Book Club
2023-12-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
If you are interested in true crime, join us the first Tuesday of every month as we discuss our latest book.

Storytime
2023-12-06 11:00 | NY
Join us this week for a bear-themed storytime! Best for children 0-5

Storytime
2023-12-13 11:00 | NY
Join us this week for a bear-themed storytime! Best for children 0-5.

Hair Tinsel
2023-12-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
‘Tis the season for HAIR TINSEL!
Add some sparkle to your hair for the holiday season!
Carrie Herrick from Exhale Collaborative will be at the library for appointments in 15 minute blocks. Registration is required. Please call or email the library: 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org.
