Alfred Box of Books Library

Adult Dungeons & Dragons
2025-09-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Our adult D&D Club meets this evening. If you are interested in learning more about the club, please contact Caleb Fesmire at fesmirec@stls.org.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-09-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Board of Trustees will meet at 4pm at Parish House.

Storytime: Brown Bear
2025-09-10 11:00
Today we’ll be having a special storytime with Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See by Bill Martin Jr. We will learn American Sign Language signs for the animals and colors in the book!

Free For All: The Public Library Movie Showing
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | David A. Howe Library, 155 Main Street, Wellsville, NY, 14895, United States
This September, we’re celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month! STLS will host screenings of the PBS documentary Free for All: The Public Library across our five-county region. This award-winning film explores the rich history of libraries, from the 19th-century Free Library Movement to today’s conversations around funding, access, book bans, and digital equity. Each event will include a screening followed by a Q&A led by library directors, staff, and trustees from across the region.
Join us on Thursday, September 11 at the David A. Howe Library in Wellsville.
Other showings around the region include:

Sept. 10 | 5:00–7:00 PM – Spotlight Theater, Hornell

Sept. 11 | 6:00–8:00 PM – David A. Howe Library

Sept. 17 | 6:00–8:00 PM – The Glen Theater, Watkins Glen

Sept. 23 | 6:00–8:00 PM – Steele Memorial Library

Sept. 24 | 6:00–8:00 PM – Cuba Circulating Library

Sept. 26 | 6:00–8:00 PM – Penn Yan Public Library

Sept. 30 | 6:00–8:00 PM – The Palace Theatre, Corning

Storytime: Farm
2025-09-17 11:00
We’ll have a farm-themed storytime today. Read about animals and more!

Fiber Art Wall Hanging w/ Kate Elliott
2025-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for a workshop with Kate Elliott to make a customized rainbow wall hanging. Class size is limited to 12. Pizza will be provided. This workshop is best for adults and teens.

Farmer's Market Activities Tent
2025-09-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Farmers Market, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Stop by the activities tent at the farmer’s market. Sign up for a library card, make your own button and complete a market scavenger hunt!

No Storytime
2025-09-24 11:00, 2025-11-05 11:00
There is no storytime this week.

Air Plant Pinch Pot w/ Rebecca Nightingale
2025-09-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Make your own pinch pot with potter Rebecca Nightingale. She will walk participants through creating a pinch pot and then fire them at her kiln.
Air plants will be provided.
This program is for all ages. Children under 10 must have adult support.

Storytime: Autumn
2025-10-01 11:00
This week we’ll be celebrating fall with stories, crafts, songs and more!

True Crime Book Club
2025-10-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
True Crime Book Club meets today at 5:00pm at the Terra Cotta Coffeehouse.
This month we’re discussing The Devil At His Elbow by Valerie Bauerlein.

Storytime: Community Helpers
2025-10-08 11:00
This week we’ll be meeting at the library to read some stories about community helpers and taking a walk to visit a special community helper! Can you guess who?

Disguise a Duck
2025-10-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Disguise a rubber duck with materials provided including hats, sequins, paint, and more! Then vote on ducks in various categories until October 31st.
This program is for ages 4 to 17. Children under 10 must have adult support.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-10-14 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 Parish House.

Storytime: Dinosaurs
2025-10-15 11:00
Stomp! Roar! We’re reading about dinosaurs!! And we’ll be getting hands on with fossils!

Howl-oween Dog Costume Parade
2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:00
Enter your dog to participate in the costume parade, or just come see all the pups in costume!
Register your dog here: https://forms.gle/dyLi6Pzo15EvAfao7
Registered participants will receive an email with detailed instructions for the day of the event.
Just watching? The parade will begin promptly at 2pm. Be at the AU Quad and then vote for your favorite pup! Voting will take place immediately following the parade until 3:00pm.
This event is part of Alfred University’s Festi-Fall, and is for all ages.

Storytime: Apples
2025-10-22 11:00
Apples galore! Let’s learn about apples with stories, songs, crafts and more!

Glowing Orb Hunt
2025-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for our 3rd annual Glowing Orb Hunt: an Easter-Egg-hunt-meets-Halloween. Children 12 and under are invited to the library after hours for a slightly spooky (but not scary!) glowing orb hunt. Search for orbs and win prizes!
The hunt will take place inside the library and will begin promptly at 6 pm.

Library Closed
2025-10-26
The library will be closed Sunday, October 26. We will re-open on Monday, October 27 at 10:00am.

Storytime: Transportation
2025-10-29 11:00
All things that go! We’ll be reading about cars, trucks, trains and more this week!

True Crime Book Club
2025-11-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
True Crime Book Club will meet today at 5:00pm at the Terra Cotta Coffeehouse.
This month we’re discussing The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan.

Guiding Eyes Dogs
2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Reese and Clark (and their humans) will be at the library! Learn what it takes to complete training to be a guide dog for the visually impaired.
This program is for all ages.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Board of Trustees will meet at 4:00pm at the Parish House.

Storytime
2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Storytime is for children under age 5 and their caregivers. Each week includes stories, play, and more! This week’s theme is HOME!

Upcycled Book Centerpiece
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Repurpose an old book and make a beautiful fall centerpiece just in time for the holidays.
This program is for teens and adults only.
Call or email the library to register at 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org.
