Multilingual Storytime
2025-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us this afternoon for a special event by Global Tales! Global Tales is a group of volunteers who provide storytime activities in their native languages. These special storytimes include cultural activities, songs and games so young learners can experience something new OR experience a storytime in their native language!
These programs are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.

Storytime
2025-11-26 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 our theme is THANKFUL!

Library Closed
2025-11-27 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Library Closed
2025-11-28 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

True Crime Book Club
2025-12-02 17:00 - 18:00
True Crime Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Terra Cotta Coffeehouse.
If you’re interested in joining, email alfred@stls.org.

Storytime
2025-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Storytime this week will be all about the human body! Join us for stories, play and more!

Adult Dungeons & Dragons
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Come play D&D at the Library! Everyone is welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or completely new to the game! Dice, character sheets, and characters are available for anyone who needs them.
This event is 18+ only. If you are or know a teenager interested in playing D&D at the library, please reach out and let us know!
If you are interested in learning more about the club, please contact Caleb Fesmire at fesmirec@stls.org.

Library Closed
2025-12-05
The library is closed today for professional development. We will reopen on Sunday, December 7 at 12:00pm.

Annual Wreath Fundraiser
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Support the library this holiday season at our Annual Wreath Fundraiser.
This year we have two options:
1.) Purchase a pre-decorated wreath in red, burgundy, or plaid. Pre-decorated wreaths are $35. Pick up will take place on Saturday, December 6 between 10:00am-2:00pm at the Union University Church Center.
2.) Purchase a plain wreath and decorate with us at our event! Plain wreaths are $30. Join us at the Union University Church Center Saturday, December 6 between 10:00am-2:00pm to decorate your wreath with us. We’ll provide all decorating supplies, holiday music, and refreshments.
All wreaths are made by Lisa’s Wreaths of East Wind Nursery.
All proceeds benefit the Alfred Box of Books Library.

Storytime
2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This week storytime will be all about colors! Join us for stories, play and more!

Jane Austen Book Club: Sense & Sensibility
2025-12-16 17:00
To celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we’re holding a monthly Jane Austen book club. This month we will discuss Sense and Sensibility. All meetings will take place via Zoom at 5:00pm. To register, please email alfred@stls.org. Pre-register to receive the Zoom link by email.

Storytime: Cookie Decorating
2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This week we will be reading stories about cookies and decorating our own!

Library Closed
2025-12-24, 2025-12-25, 2025-12-31, 2026-01-01 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States

True Crime Book Club
2026-01-06 17:00
This month we’re discussing Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing by Emily Lynn Paulson.

Storytime
2026-01-07 11:00
Join us today as we learn about penguins! Perfect for children ages birth to five and their caregivers.

Jane Austen Book Club: Pride and Prejudice
2026-01-13 17:00
To celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we’re holding a monthly Jane Austen book club. This month we will discuss Pride and Prejudice. All meetings will take place via Zoom at 5:00pm. To register, please email alfred@stls.org. Pre-register to receiv

Storytime
2026-01-14 11:00
We’ll celebrate SNOW this week at storytime. Each week includes stories, play and more!

Storytime
2026-01-21 11:00
Today we’ll learn about OPPOSITES! Storytime is for children under age 5 and their caregivers.

No Storytime
2026-01-28 11:00
No Storytime this week, but you’re welcome to come play at the library.

True Crime Book Club
2026-02-03 17:00
This month we’re discussing What the Dead Know by Barbara Butcher

Storytime
2026-02-04 11:00
This week we’re learning about animals that hibernate and winter animals.

Storytime
2026-02-11 11:00
In celebration of Valentines day, we’ll be reading books about love and friendship.

Jane Austen Book Club: Mansfield Park
2026-02-17 17:00
To celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we’re holding a monthly Jane Austen book club. This month we will discuss Mansfield Park. All meetings will take place via Zoom at 5:00pm. To register, please email alfred@stls.org. Pre-register to receive the Zoom link by email.

Storytime
2026-02-18 11:00
Storytime this week is all about SNOWMEN. Join us for stories, play and more!
