Alfred Box of Books Library

Monday Music: The Confucius Institute w/ Daisy Wu and Morgan Huang
2023-08-21 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The Confucius Institute will perform on the library lawn! In the event of rain, this program will be held at the Union University Church Center.
This program is FREE and open to the public. Terra Cotta will have a stand on site to purchase dinner. Or bring your own!
We are collecting donations for the Alfred Food Pantry. If you would like to bring a non-perishable food item, feminine hygiene products, or paper product (toilet paper/paper towels) these donations will be collected at our Monday Evening Music throughout the summer.
This project is made possible with funds front 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 for Wyoming County.

Grow Your Own II
2023-08-28 11:30, 2023-09-11 11:30, 2023-09-25 11:30
Master Gardener Mary Lu Wells shares gardening tips, tricks and more! Learn how to make the most of your garden with these workshops. There are multiple ways to participate: In-person at the library, via Zoom, or watch later on YouTube!

Puzzle Night
2023-08-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Put together a cat puzzle, hang out with friends! It’s PUZZLE NIGHT!

Community Scarecrow Contest
2023-09-01 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Decorate your own scarecrow to be displayed at the library. (Posts for display will be provided).
Prizes will be awarded for:

Best business/organization
best character from a book or film
Most traditional (most likely to scare a crow)
Best whimsical or fantastical creation

Entry forms due by 9/22
Place your scarecrow on the library lawn between 12pm-5pm September 27 through September 29.
Scarecrows will be on display until October 28th.

Library Closed
2023-09-04
The library is closed today for Labor Day.

True Crime Book Club
2023-09-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
The True Crime Book Club will meet at 5pm at Terra Cotta Coffeehouse.

Visible Mending
2023-09-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Kim Donius will lead a workshop in visible mending. Using different techniques, repair your clothing and add personalized character to them. Participants can bring their own denim to work on, but this is not required.
To register, please call or email the library at: 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org.

Storytime
2023-09-13 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-20 11:00
Join us for an apple themed storytime to celebrate fall. Books, songs, and activities! Best for ages 0-5

Community Scarecrow Contest| Entry Forms Due
2023-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Entry forms for the community scarecrow contest are due today by 5pm.

Guided Autumnal Mushroom Foray
2023-09-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Adventure through the autumn woods in search of edible mushrooms with guides Sam Warren and Brandon Miller. Try chicken of the woods pizza!
Registration is required as space is limited. Please call or email: 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org.
Registration closes on September 15.

No Storytime This Week
2023-09-27 11:00
No Storytime this week!

DIY Silly Eyes Decoration
2023-10-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Make your own silly eyes to decorate your house or lawn for spooky season!
Register today! 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org.

True Crime Book Club
2023-10-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
True Crime Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month. Join us for our latest book discussion at the Terra Cotta Coffee House.

Storytime
2023-10-04 11:00
Join us for a farm themed storytime with books, songs and activities! For ages 0-5.

Library Closed
2023-10-08 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library will be closed for regular library service today as we host a fiber workshop. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Fiber Arts w/ Joanne Staley
2023-10-08 09:00 - 16:00 | 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
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
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
Join us for a fall-themed storytime with books, songs, and activities. For ages 0-5.

Storytime
2023-11-01 11:00
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.
