CommUNITY Potluck and BINGO
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Alfred State College Center for Civic Leadership is hosting a CommUNITY Potluck at the Union University Church Center. Bring a dish to pass and get to know your neighbors. The library will be hosting a BINGO game complete with fun prizes for all ages following the feast.

Sashiko with Carlyn Yanda
2026-05-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Learn the Japanese embroidery technique, sashiko. Using white cotton threat to create geometric patterns, sashiko is a great way to embellish your clothing or to visibily mend clothing, giving it beautiful texure and contrast.
Local artist, Carlyn Yanda will lead this workshop. All materials will be provided. Registration for this program is required and class size is limited.

True Crime Book Club
2026-05-05 17:00 | NY
This month we are discussing Tremors in the Blood: Murder, Obsession, and the Birth of the Lie Detectorby Amit Katwala

Storytime: Bedtime
2026-05-06 11:00 | NY
Wear your pajamas to storytime, because today is all about bedtime!

Adult Dungeons & Dragons
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-17 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.

Read and Do Crew: Watercolor Bouquet
2026-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This month, our Read and Do Crew will read Flowers Are Calling by Rita Gray and will make a bouquet of watercolor flowers (just in time for Mother’s Day!).
Read and Do Crew is a monthly program designed to promote literacy for all ages! Each month, read a picture book and then participate in a hands-on activity.

Board Meeting
2026-05-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Board of Trustees meets at Parish House at 4:00pm.

Storytime: Pets
2026-05-13 11:00 | NY
Let’s celebrate our furry friends at storytime with pet-themed stories and activities!

Block Print Tote Bag
2026-05-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Customize your own tote bag with block printing. Create your own linocut block or use one of our pre-made blocks to print on a canvas tote bag.
This program is for teens and adults. Registration is preferred! Please call 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org.

Homeschool Art Show
2026-05-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for an opening reception of local homeschool artists. See the beautiful artwork they have created. Refreshments provided.
Artwork will remain on display through June 1.

Jane Austen Book Club: Persuasion- RESCHEDULED
2026-05-19 17:00 | NY
To celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we’re holding a monthly Jane Austen book club. This month we will discuss Persuasion. 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: Space
2026-05-20 11:00 | NY
This week we’re learning about space and the night sky!

Adult Dungeons & Dragons - Rescheduled!
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Our regular Wednesday session has been moved for this week.
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
2026-05-25 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library will be closed for Memorial Day.

Budget Vote Public Hearing
2026-05-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Almond 20th Century Club Library, Almond, NY, 14803, United States
The Alfred Box of Books and Almond 20th Century Club libraries will be hosting a public hearing for our 2027 budget tax levy. Members of the public are encouraged to come and ask any questions they may have.
The hearing will take place at the Almond 20th Century Club library in Almond.

No Storytime
2026-05-27 11:00 | NY
No Storytime this week

True Crime Book Club
2026-06-02 17:00 | NY
This month we’re discussing Mill Town: Reckoning with What Remains by Kerri Arsenault.

Storytime: Nursery Rhymes
2026-06-03 11:00 | NY
Storytime this week will feature nursery rhymes.

Read and Do Crew: Pizza With Everything
2026-06-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This month Read and Do Crew will read A Pizza With Everything On It by Kyle Scheele and then we will make our own homemade playdough!
Read and Do Crew is a new literacy initiative the library started this year to promote literacy for all ages.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party
2026-06-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Celebrate your little one’s reading accomplishments. Whether you’ve read 10 books or 500 or more! Come celebrate your success. If you haven’t signed up for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten yet, this is a great time to do it. All participants will receive a FREE book. We will have stories, actvities and cake!

Storytime: Eric Carle
2026-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
Celebrate one of our favorite picture book authors, Eric Carle. From The Very Hungry Caterpillar to The Mixed Up Chameleon, we’ll read some stories and make some Eric Carle inspired art.
Storytime is for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers.

Book Binding Class
2026-06-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Local artist, Kate Elliott will lead a workshop in book binding. Learn techniques to create your own bound book.
Refreshments provided.
Registration for this program is required. Please contact the library at 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org.

Library Budget Vote
2026-06-16 14:00 - 21:00 | Alfred Almond Central School, 6795 NY 21, Almond, NY, 14803, United States
Vote for the Alfred Box of Books and Almond 20th Century Club library budgets today!
Voting takes place at the Alfred-Almond Central School.
For questions regarding early-mail or absentee ballots, please visit our Budget Vote Guide on our website.

Stroytime: Fish
2026-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
One fish, two fish…Storytime is all about fish today!
Caregivers and children are invited to participate in storytime!

No Storytime Today
2026-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
We’re taking a 2 week break in storytime while we get ready for summer reading.
Be sure to sign up for summer reading on July 8th and join us for weekly storytime featuring dinos and more!

No Storytime Today
2026-07-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
We are taking a two-week break from storytime while we get ready for summer reading.
Be sure to sign up for summer reading on July 8th and join us every week for themed storytimes!

POSTPONED! Adult Dungeons & Dragons
2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The session has been postponed until Thursday, July 9th due to the dangerously high temperatures this week.

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.
