Alfred Box of Books Library

Dr. Seuss' Birthday Celebration
2024-03-03 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
We’ll be celebrating Dr. Seuss with cotton candy truffula trees!
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Mah Jong at the Library
2024-03-05 14:00, 2024-03-12 14:00, 2024-03-19 14:00, 2024-03-26 14:00, 2024-04-02 14:00, 2024-04-09 14:00, 2024-04-16 14:00
Join with other players at the library every Tuesday. If you’re a beginner or a regular player, you’re invited to join in the fun! Sets are provided.

Storytime: Feelings
2024-03-06 11:00
This week we’ll read all about feelings. Join us for stories, a craft and more! Recommended developmental age 0-5years.

Indoor Play Group
2024-03-07 15:30, 2024-03-14 15:30, 2024-03-21 15:30, 2024-03-28 15:30
Beat cabin fever and head to the library! Come to the library for free play and meet other families with little ones. We’ll provide the toys and coloring pages.

Storytime: Birds
2024-03-13 11:00
We’re reading about birds today! Join us for stories, a craft and more!

Make Your Own Leprechaun Home
2024-03-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Make a tiny house for a leprechaun. All materials provided.
Recommended developmental age: 7+
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Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza & Pizza
2024-03-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Learn to play the card game “Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza” and have some pizza!
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Recommended developmental age: 8+

Storytime: Spring
2024-03-20 11:00
Spring is here! We’ll read all about spring and make a craft! Recommended developmental age: 0-5years.

STEM Tales: Rocket Says Look Up!
2024-03-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library is excited to share that we are offering a series of four STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs from children ages 4-8 and their families!
In partnership with the National Science Foundation, Twin Cities PBS, and StarNet, the library will host programs centered around a different STEM topic and picture book.
Participants can attend one, some, or all sessions free of charge. Participants will receive free take home activities kits. Light refreshments will be served at each program. Register here: https://forms.gle/ZSGpfghMBNz68ZjU8
Please note: Some programs are held at Alfred Montessori School and some are held at the Box of Books.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the library at millerm@stls.org.

No Storytime This Week!
2024-03-27 11:00
There is no storytime this week, but you can still stop by the library to play!

Storytime
2024-04-03 11:00 - 11:30
Join us today as we learn about opposites! Perfect for children ages birth to five and their caregivers.

Raven Steals the Sun: Native American Eclipse Stories
2024-04-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Book Lounge Herrick Memorial Library, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Master storyteller, Perry Ground will share a story-filled presentation about the beliefs, traditions, and protocols of several Native American tribes related to the Sun and Eclipse events. Tribes across North America have stories to explain these solar events and view them in many different ways- as a signal or transformation, as omens, as sacred, and as a celebration. From the Cherokee to the Navajo to the Inuit to the Haudenosaunee (and many other tribes), these traditional legends have been told for hundreds of years and continue to be important to Native American culture today. A brief understanding of each tribe’s location and environment will be shared in addition to the stories.
Storyteller Perry Ground will bring the stories to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice, and a very active stage presence. These stories become interactive as Perry is known to include audience members in the stories. Not just for children, all listeners (young and old), will find this presentation captivating, highly entertaining, yet very educational.
Perry Ground is a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. Perry has been a storyteller and educator for over 30 years and enjoys working with people of all ages to teach about the history and culture of Native Peoples. He has performed at countless museums, parks, and festivals in addition to working at several museums and serving as the Frederick H. Minett Professor at RIT.

Eclipse Chalk
2024-04-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Let’s color the sidewalks to celebrate the solar eclipse! Create chalk art of all things stars, moon, and sun!
Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
This program is weather permitting!

Eclipse Party
2024-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for a celebration of the total solar eclipse.
The party will include making pinhole projectors for alternative viewing methods.
Make your own eclipse UV bead bracelet and keepsake ornament.

Library Closed
2024-04-08 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library is closed for the total solar eclipse.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-04-09 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 4:00pm at the Parrish House.

Storytime
2024-04-10 11:00 - 11:30
It’s a Froggy storytime! Ribbit! Make a froggy craft and read frog themed stories.

Storytime
2024-04-17 11:00
1-2-3! It’s a counting themed storytime! For children 0-5 and their caregivers.

One Alfred One Book
2024-04-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
The libraries of Alfred have partnered together again to host another community read event. Beginning March 4, copies of the novel and graphic novel will be available at: Alfred Box of Books Library, Scholes and Herrick libraries (AU) and Hinkle Library (Alfred State).
Join us for a discussion of Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut April 17 at the Terra Cotta Coffeehouse.
Refreshments will be provided!

Post It Trivia Night
2024-04-19 18:00 - 20:00
DJ Macool will be in Alfred to host Post It Trivia. Gather a team and join us at Susan Howell Hall on the Alfred University Campus for tons of fun! This program is FREE and open to the public. Players should be 16+.
Refreshments provided by Alfred University Student Activities.

Caledonian Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band
2024-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Alfred Village Bandstand
The Calendonian Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band will march in the Hot Dog Day parade at 12:00pm. Immediately after, they will hold a performance at the Village Bandstand.
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 Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Arts Council of Wyoming County.
