Monday Music: Patrick Jaouen Band
2023-07-31 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The Patrick Jaouen Band 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.

Pyrography Ornaments
2023-08-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Pyrography is a method of decorating wood using heat. Participants will learn this technique and make their own wooden ornament with their design.
Best for children over age 5 and their caregivers.

Story and Space with Virtual Reality
2023-08-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-08-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Teens are invited to learn how to create a virtual space in virtual reality.
Dr. Steve Guynup will guide participants through 6 online sessions.
VR headsets are not required. Internet connection is required- if this is a barrier, please let us know!
Registration is required. Please call or email the library to sign up.

Monday Music: Ellen Oakes Kerr
2023-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Ellen Oakes Kerr 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 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.

Friendship Bracelets
2023-08-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Make simple friendship bracelets for kids over age 3.

Pop Up Friendship Cards
2023-08-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Artist Lilly Thiell Milliman will teach participants how to make pop-up cards!
Best for children over age 5.

Grow Your Own II
2023-08-14 11:30, 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!

Monday Music: The Young Sisters
2023-08-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The Young Sisters 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 you can 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.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-08-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Board of Trustees will meet today at 4pm.
Board meetings take place at the Parish House (same building as Op-Shop).

Fuzzy Pet Rocks
2023-08-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Make your own fuzzy pet rock!

Compliment Jars
2023-08-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Make your own jar of compliments!
Best for children over age 5.

Monday Music: The Confucius Institute w/ Daisy Wu and Morgan Huang
2023-08-21 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.

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.
