Alfred Box of Books Library

Indoor Play Group
2024-01-04 15:30 UTC
Beat cabin fever and head to the library! Come to the library for free play and meet other families with little ones. We’ll provide the toys and coloring pages.

Storytime: Polar animals
2024-01-03 11:00
Let’s read about polar animals! This week we’ll read stories featuring polar bears, penguins and more! Recommended developmental age: 0-5years.

Library Closed
2023-12-31
The library is closed for the holiday.

No Storytime This Week
2023-12-27 11:00, 2023-11-22 11:00
No Storytime this week!

Library Closed
2023-12-25, 2023-12-24
The library will be closed today for the holiday.

Storytime
2023-12-20 11:00
It’s the season for cookies! It’s a cookie themed storytime with books and activities all about cookies! For children 0-5.

Understanding Climate Change
2023-12-18 11:30, 2023-12-04 11:30, 2023-11-20 11:30
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

Hair Tinsel
2023-12-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
‘Tis the season for HAIR TINSEL!
Add some sparkle to your hair for the holiday season!
Carrie Herrick from Exhale Collaborative will be at the library for appointments in 15 minute blocks. Registration is required. Please call or email the library: 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org.

Storytime
2023-12-13 11:00
Join us this week for a bear-themed storytime! Best for children 0-5.

Storytime
2023-12-06 11:00
Join us this week for a bear-themed storytime! Best for children 0-5

True Crime Book Club
2023-12-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Terra Cotta Coffee House, Alfred
If you are interested in true crime, join us the first Tuesday of every month as we discuss our latest book.

Wooly Wreath Craft
2023-12-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Create a homemade 6″ wreath with wool strips.

Wreath Fundraiser | Decorating Event
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
If you purchased a ticket for our holiday wreath fundraiser, wreath kits will be available for pick up today between 10am-12pm at the Union University Church Center.
You can either take your kit to make your wreath at home or you can join us at the church center for a decorating event with hot chocolate and cookies.
Kits include a 24″ wreath handmade locally by East Wind Nursery, bows, and various decorations. All proceeds will benefit the Box of Books Library.

No Storytime
2023-11-29 11:00
No Storytime this week! But you can still come play at the library!

Library Closed
2023-11-24
The library is closed for Thanksgiving holiday.

Library Closed
2023-11-23
The library is closed today for Thanksgiving.

Story and Space in VR
2023-11-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00
Learn about virtual reality and the creation of space in games and virtual reality with Dr. Steve Guynup. This is a hands on world building workshop with a focus on the stories spaces tell.
Dr. Steve Guynup is an award winning VR artist and Game Design teacher at Southern New Hampshire University.
Small group workshops will be held in online platform, FrameVR.
If you need a computer or internet access to participate in a workshop, please let us know.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community regrants program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State legislature and administered by the Arts Council for Wyoming County.

Story and Space with VR
2023-11-16 18:00 - 20:00

Wordpress Website Management Workshop
2023-11-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
If you manage a WordPress Website and want to learn more about WordPress, this is the workshop for you.
Learn to create and publish your website, revitalize an existing website and upload media to your site.
This workshop is designed for beginning WordPress users.
Participants can bring their own computers or use a library laptop. Class size is limited.
Please call or email the library to register: 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org

Storytime
2023-11-15 11:00
Celebrate being thankful this week at storytime with books, activities, and more! For kids 0-5 (and their grown up!)

Storytime
2023-11-08 11:00, 2023-11-01 11:00
Roar!!! Join us for a dinosaur themed storytime this week with books and activities! For kiddos 0-5!

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.

Understanding Climate Change
2023-11-06 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States

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.
