Art Book Club with the Alfred Ceramic Arts Museum
2025-07-09 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Alfred Ceramics Museum, Pine Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Join us for a discussion of The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. A limited number of copies of the book will be available at the Alfred Ceramics Arts Museum and at the library. The discussion will take place at the Museum! You can also get a copy of our next book.
About the Book:
Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable. Over the years, as he has thought deeply about where creativity comes from and where it doesn’t, he has learned that being an artist isn’t about your specific output, it’s about your relationship to the world. Creativity has a place in everyone’s life, and everyone can make that place larger. In fact, there are few more important responsibilities.
The Creative Act is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. It distills the wisdom gleaned from a lifetime’s work into a luminous reading experience that puts the power to create moments—and lifetimes—of exhilaration and transcendence within closer reach for all of us.

Crafternoon: Build a Reading Buddy
2025-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Every Thursday afternoon we’ll be having a crafternoon! Join us for an art related project. This week we will be creating stuffed reading buddies. Read to your buddy all summer long!
Crafternoon activities will have Take and Make Kits available if you can’t make it in-person! Supplies are limited and are first come first served.

Draw Your Own Comic with Doogie Horner
2025-07-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Bestselling author and illustrator, Doogie Horner will lead a workshop for all ages on creating your own comic book!
Get creative in this hands on workshop.
Register by emailing alfred@stls.org or calling 607-587-9290 or sign up in person the next time you visit the library!

Family Day at the Alfred Ceramic Arts Museum
2025-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Ceramics Museum, Pine Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Get free entry into the Alfred Ceramic Arts Museum. Complete a scavenger hunt there and win a prize as part of the library’s summer reading program. Be sure to stop by the library to get your ticket for our raffle baskets for participating in a program! (There is also a second scavenger hunt you can participate in!)

Color in the Garden
2025-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Master Gardener, Mary Lu Wells will give a short talk on the use of color in the garden. This event will take place at the library or you can join via zoom. For the Zoom link, please email alfred@stls.org.

Fun that Pops Magic Show
2025-07-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for a magic show with Fun that Pops! This is a 45 minute magic show, followed by balloon animals!

Orange Storytime
2025-07-16 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Throughout the summer we’re reading about colors! This week we’ll be reading about the color ORANGE! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for books, songs, activities and more!

Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2025-07-16 18:00, 2025-07-30 18:00 | NY
Our adult Dungeons and Dragons Group meets this evening. If you are interested in learning more about D&D, please contact Caleb Fesmire at fesmirec@stls.org.

Crafternoon: Tissue Paper Bookmark
2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Every Thursday throughout summer reading, we’ll be holding crafternoons! Join us for art-focused activities. This week we will be making colorful bookmarks with tissue paper.
All Crafternoon programs will have Take and Make Kits available if you can’t make it in-person. Supplies are limited and are first come first served.

Spoon Rings with Kim Chebalo
2025-07-22 13:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Learn how to make a spoon ring in this workshop. Space is limited to 15 people. Participants must sign up for 1 of 3 sessions.
Session 1: 1:00pm – 2:15pm
Session 2: 2:30pm – 3:45pm
Session 3: 4:00pm – 5:15pm.
Space is limited to 5 participants in each session. Please let us know which session you would like to sign up for when you register. This program is for those 12 and older.
Register by calling 607-587-9290 or at the circulation desk the next time you visit the library!

Yellow Storytime
2025-07-23 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This summer, to coincide with our summer reading theme of Color Our World, we’re exploring colors each week during storytime! This week we’ll be reading about YELLOW!
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for storytime for books, songs, activities, and more!

Crafternoon: Paint Your Own Tote Bag
2025-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Every Thursday throughout summer reading, we’ll be having crafternoons! Join us for art related activities. Paint your own tote bag this week. Use a stencil or create your own design!
All Crafternoon programs will have Take and Make Kits available if you can’t make it in person. Supplies are limited and available first come first served.

Petting Zoo
2025-07-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Mike Morton of Sun Dance Kids Farms will be at the library with several animals! Get up close and personal with several furry (and not so furry) friends!
This event will take place on the bandstand lawn (across the street from the library!)

Green Storytime
2025-07-30 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This week we’re exploring all things GREEN! Children and caregivers are invited to join us as we read book, sing songs, and work on activities to explore the color green!

Crafternoon: Stained Glass Art
2025-07-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Every Thursday throughout summer reading we’re holding crafternoons- art related activities! This week we’ll be making art in a stained glass motif!
All Crafternoon activities will have Take and Make Kits available. Supplies are limited and available first come first served.

Learn to Paint with Badger and Butterfly
2025-08-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Badger and Butterfly Studios will host a workshop in learning to paint! If you want to learn a new skill, register for this hands on workshop!

Bikes and Books
2025-08-05 16:00 - 17:00 | A.E. Crandall Hook and Ladder (Alfred Fire Department), 4 South Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Alfred Box of Books Library is once again partnering with A.E. Crandall Hook and Ladder, Alfred Police Department, and Bicycle Man to hold a bike safety event. Get fitted for a free bike helmet and an officer from Alfred PD will go over bike safety. We’ll also have tons of giveaways including FREE books! Bicycle Man will be on hand to show off recumbent bikes and do some minor bike repairs.
This year, we’ll also be hosting a community bike ride. Ride from the fire hall, down Main Street, turn left on Church street, then left on Mill Street. Continue left onto West University, back onto Main street and back to the fire hall. The fire department will have traffic blocked for this event.

Blue Storytime
2025-08-06 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
We’re continuing our exploration of color for our summer reading theme, Color Our World! This week is all about BLUE! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for books, songs, activities and more!

Crafternoon: Yarn Butterfly
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Every Thursday afternoon throughout summer, we’ll be holding crafternoons- art activities! This week we’ll be making a 3D butterfly with yarn.
All Crafternoon programs will have Take and Make Kits available if you can’t join in-person. Supplies are limited and are available first come first served.

Puzzle Race w/ Almond Library
2025-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Almond 20th Century Club Library, Almond, NY, 14803, United States
Back by popular demand, we’re hosting another puzzle race with the Almond 20th Century Club Library. Grab your team of up to 4 and sign up at either library. The event will take place at the Almond library and refreshments will be provided!

Nature's Notebook with Cumming Nature Center
2025-08-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join the Cumming Nature Center educators at the library for a nature observation walk around the library. Participants will documents the plants, animals, and other natural phenomena they observe.
After the walk, attendees will create their own phenology wheel to continue recording nature observations throughout the year. A phenology wheel is a visual representation of seasonal change. It is an art project that anyone can create and enjoy!
This program incorporates STEAM topics including art, citizen science, cyclical and seasonal changes, and scientific inquiry.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Event will happen rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.

Purple Storytime
2025-08-13 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Our last storytime in our Color Our World series is all about PURPLE! Join us for books, songs, activities and more to celebrate all things PURPLE!

Crafternoon: Shrinky Dink FUN!
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Every Thursday afternoon throughout summer reading we’re holding crafternoons- art related activities. This week, our final week of Crafternoons, we’ll be creating shrinky dinks! Create your own design or color in a premade design. Then watch your creation shrink!
For all Crafternoon activities, Take and Make Kits are available if you can’t make it in-person. Supplies are limited and are available first come first served.

Arts Book Club at the Alfred Ceramic Arts Museum
2025-08-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Ceramics Museum, Pine Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Join us for a discussion of All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley. A limited number of books will be available at the Alfred Ceramic Arts Museum or the library. The discussion will take place at the Museum!
About the Book:
Millions of people climb the grand marble staircase to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art every year. But only a select few have unrestricted access to every nook and cranny. They’re the guards who roam unobtrusively in dark blue suits, keeping a watchful eye on the two million square foot treasure house. Caught up in his glamourous fledgling career at The New Yorker, Patrick Bringley never thought that he’d be one of them. Then his older brother was diagnosed with fatal cancer and he found himself needing to escape the mundane clamor of daily life. So he quit The New Yorker and sought solace in the most beautiful place he knew.
To his surprise and your delight, this temporary refuge becomes Bringley’s home away from home for a decade. We follow him as he guards delicate treasures from Egypt to Rome, strolls the labyrinths beneath the galleries, wears out nine pairs of company shoes, and marvels at the beautiful works in his care. Bringley enters the museum as a ghost, silent and almost invisible, but soon finds his voice and his tribe: the artworks and their creators and the lively subculture of museum guards—a gorgeous mosaic of artists, musicians, blue-collar stalwarts, immigrants, cutups, and dreamers. As his bonds with his colleagues and the art grow, he comes to understand how fortunate he is to be walled off in this little world, and how much it resembles the best aspects of the larger world to which he gradually, gratefully returns.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-08-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Board of Trustees will meet at 4:00pm at the Parish House.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons (Rescheduled)
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Storytime: Library Love
2025-09-03 11:00 | NY
Celebrate the library with a fun, library-themed storytime! Storytime best for children 5 and under and their caregivers.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons
2025-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States

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.
