Perler Bead Magnets
2024-05-02 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Make a custom magnet with Perler Beads.
Recommended developmental age 7+.

Mah Jong at the Library
2024-05-07 14:00, 2024-05-14 14:00, 2024-05-21 14:00, 2024-05-28 14:00 | NY
Join with other players at the library every Tuesday. If you’re a beginner or a regular player, you’re invited to join in the fun! Sets are provided.

Storytime
2024-05-08 11:00 | NY
Celebrate the bugs that help our foods grow! It’s a bug-themed storytime for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers!

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Alfred Box of Books Library Board of Trustees will meet at 4:00 pm at Parish House.

Storytime
2024-05-15 11:00 | NY
A-B-SEE you at Storytime! We’ll be reading books with the ABCs this week.

Post It Trivia Night
2024-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
DJ Macool will be in Alfred to host Post It Trivia. Gather a team and join us at Susan Howell Hall on the Alfred University Campus for tons of fun! This program is FREE and open to the public. Players should be 16+.
Refreshments available.

Community Charcuterie
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Kristina Snyder of Sunny Cove Farms and Kristylee Davis of SheBrews and Holycakes will teach a workshop on sourcing local, seasonal food to create your own charcuterie board. The workshop will include visual appeal, tasty pairings, and creating a beautiful board for your next gathering.
Participants will leave with a wooden charcuterie board with locally sourced ingredients!
Space is limited and registration is required. Register Here

Storytime
2024-05-22 11:00 | NY
Let’s celebrate our community helpers. From firefighters, police officers, child care providers, and the post office, we’re learning about community helpers this week at storytime!

STEM Tales: They're Tearing Up Mulberry Street
2024-05-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library is excited to share that we are offering a series of four STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs from children ages 4-8 and their families!
In partnership with the National Science Foundation, Twin Cities PBS, and StarNet, the library will host programs centered around a different STEM topic and picture book.
Participants can attend one, some, or all sessions free of charge. Participants will receive free take home activities kits. Light refreshments will be served at each program. Register here: https://forms.gle/ZSGpfghMBNz68ZjU8
Please note: Some programs are held at Alfred Montessori School and some are held at the Box of Books.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the library at millerm@stls.org.

No Storytime
2024-05-29 11:00, 2024-06-26 11:00 | NY
No storytime this week.

True Crime Book Club
2024-06-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This month we will be meeting at the library as we discuss “Victim F: From Crime Victims to Suspects to Suvivors” by Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn.

Storytime
2024-06-05 11:00 | NY
Join us today for storytime as we learn about colors! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to storytime as we explore colors!

Learn to Crochet
2024-06-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Learn to crochet or brush up on skills with this workshop led by Dave Keefer. All materials will be provided, including crochet hooks and yarn.
Please register: Register Here

Market Sprouts
2024-06-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
The library will be at the Farmer’s Market opening day festival! We are sponsoring Benajmin Berry and his circus arts program for kids, facepainting, and a storywalk so you can visit all the vendors!

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Alfred Box of Books Library Board of Trustees will meet at 4:00pm at Parish House.

Storytime
2024-06-12 11:00 | NY
It’s almost summer. This week we’ll read about ocean animals at storytime! For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Storytime
2024-06-19 11:00 | NY
It’s construction season. We’ll read books featuring dozers, loaders, excavators and more!

DIY Scratch Art Mandala
2024-06-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with colorful art.
Learn to make your own scratch art.
Recommended developmental age 5+

Summer Reading Registration Event
2024-07-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Sign up for summer reading and enjoy plenty of activities and snacks!
Live music by the Sumac Ridge Duo.
The whole family can join summer reading fun. Earn prizes all summer long.

Mah Jongg at the Library
2024-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Beginners and experienced players are invited to the library to play mah jongg every Tuesday.

True Crime Book Club
2024-07-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for a book club that is all things true crime. Free beverage and book provided!
Interested in participating? Email alfred@stls.org.
This month we will meet at the library.

Storytime: We're Going on a Bear Hunt
2024-07-10 11:00 - 11:30 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
This summer reading is all about adventure. Join us for story time as we go on a bear hunt with the classic book by Michael Rosen.
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome to join us.

Make Your Own Nature Walk Flower Pots
2024-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Use recycled material to make your own “flower pot.” Then go on a nature walk to collect leaves and flowers to make a bouquet in your flower pot. Best for developmental ages 5+.
Can’t make it in-person? Pick up a Take-and-Make kit!

Science Heroes present "Adventure of the Lost Treasure"
2024-07-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Union University Church Center, 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Join Science Heroes on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!
Along the way, the audience helps the performer conduct exciting science experiments that bring this story to life!
Experiment with chemical reactions, air pressure, physical explosions, and more!
Don’t miss this exciting and interactive STEM learning adventure!
Arabella Pelekoudas, 7, and Aspen Ridge, of Sciencetellers, react after using pressure in one of their science experiments during the Sciencetellers program, “Power and Energy” at the Swampscott Public Library, Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. Wicked Local Staff Photo / David Sokol

Dungeons and Dragons-Teens
2024-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Teens are invited to play Dungeons and Dragons at the library for beginners or experienced players.
Refreshments, characters, and dice will be provided.
Participants will receive a FREE D20!
No registration required!
