Alfred Box of Books Library

Library Closed
2020-12-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Library closed for holiday.

Library Closed
2020-11-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-26 08:00 - 17:00
Library closed for Thanksgiving.

Wiggles & Giggles Storytime
2020-04-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-04-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-04-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-04-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-04 11:00 - 12:00 and 7 more dates
Weekly storytime for children ages birth to five and their caregivers. Crafts, songs, puppets, and stories!

American Sign Language
2020-03-31 16:30 - 17:30
Learn American Sign Language with Brittany Fuller. Part 2 of 6.
Did you miss last week? That’s ok! We’ll review what we learned the week before.
Free and open to all.

Tween/Teen Night: Block Printing
2020-03-27 16:00 - 17:30
Teens and ‘tweens can create block prints using lino-cut technique. Snacks will also be provided!
Ages 10-18.

American Sign Language
2020-03-24 16:30 - 17:30
Learn American Sign Language with Brittany Fuller. The class is free and open to all. This is the first of a 6 part class.

Passport Club: Iran
2020-03-20 13:00 - 15:00
This month, our young explorers will learn about Iran. We will explore art, food, holidays and more!
Children 5+

True Crime Book Club
2020-03-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
Join us at the Terra Cotta to discuss True Crime books. Get a free drink, too!

T-Rex Tea Party!
2020-02-26 16:30 - 18:00
Have a tea party based on the book Tea Rex by Molly Idle. A selection of teas and cookies will be provided.
A special guest might be joining us!!!

Tween/ Teen Night: Silent Library Challenge
2020-02-21 16:00 - 17:00
Compete in various outrageous challenges all while not making a sound.
Snacks will be provided!
Tweens and Teens ages 10-18 are welcome to attend.

Passport Club: India
2020-02-17 13:00 - 15:00
Children are invited to learn about India. We will try some Indian snack foods, create some art projects and more!

True Crime Book
2020-02-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
True Crime enthusiasts are invited to join us for True Crime Book Club. Contact the library to register to get your copy of the book!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Party
2020-01-27 10:30 - 12:00
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early literacy program to encourage reading in young children. We will be hosting a party in which you can register to participate in 1,000 Books if you haven’t already. If you are already on your way to 1,000, come to the party to celebrate your accomplishments.
Each family will receive a folder containing tracking information, early literacy tips and more!
We will read some books (and add them to your reading logs!), have a small snack, and play with some fun toys!
Learn more about 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten here: https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/

Tween/Teen Night: BINGO
2020-01-17 16:00 - 17:30
If you are between the ages of 10-18, join us for Tween/Teen Night. This month we will be playing BINGO! Complete with prizes!
There will also be snacks!!!!!
