Alfred Box of Books Library

Storytime: Library Love
2025-09-03 11:00 UTC | NY
Celebrate the library with a fun, library-themed storytime! Storytime best for children 5 and under and their caregivers.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons
2025-09-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Our adult D&D Club meets this evening. If you are interested in learning more about the club, please contact Caleb Fesmire at fesmirec@stls.org.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-09-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Parish House, West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
The Board of Trustees will meet at 4pm at Parish House.

Storytime: Brown Bear
2025-09-10 11:00 | NY
Today we’ll be having a special storytime with Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See by Bill Martin Jr. We will learn American Sign Language signs for the animals and colors in the book!

Free For All: The Public Library Movie Showing
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | David A. Howe Library, 155 Main Street, Wellsville, NY, 14895, United States
This September, we’re celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month! STLS will host screenings of the PBS documentary Free for All: The Public Library across our five-county region. This award-winning film explores the rich history of libraries, from the 19th-century Free Library Movement to today’s conversations around funding, access, book bans, and digital equity. Each event will include a screening followed by a Q&A led by library directors, staff, and trustees from across the region.
Join us on Thursday, September 11 at the David A. Howe Library in Wellsville.
Other showings around the region include:

Sept. 10 | 5:00–7:00 PM – Spotlight Theater, Hornell

Sept. 11 | 6:00–8:00 PM – David A. Howe Library

Sept. 17 | 6:00–8:00 PM – The Glen Theater, Watkins Glen

Sept. 23 | 6:00–8:00 PM – Steele Memorial Library

Sept. 24 | 6:00–8:00 PM – Cuba Circulating Library

Sept. 26 | 6:00–8:00 PM – Penn Yan Public Library

Sept. 30 | 6:00–8:00 PM – The Palace Theatre, Corning

Storytime: Farm
2025-09-17 11:00 | NY
We’ll have a farm-themed storytime today. Read about animals and more!

Fiber Art Wall Hanging w/ Kate Elliott
2025-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Join us for a workshop with Kate Elliott to make a customized rainbow wall hanging. Class size is limited to 12. Pizza will be provided. This workshop is best for adults and teens.

Farmer's Market Activities Tent
2025-09-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Alfred Farmers Market, Alfred, NY, 14802, United States
Stop by the activities tent at the farmer’s market. Sign up for a library card, make your own button and complete a market scavenger hunt!

No Storytime
2025-09-24 11:00 | NY
There is no storytime this week.

Air Plant Pinch Pot w/ Rebecca Nightingale
2025-09-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 14802-1113, United States
Make your own pinch pot with potter Rebecca Nightingale. She will walk participants through creating a pinch pot and then fire them at her kiln.
Air plants will be provided.
This program is for all ages. Children under 10 must have adult support.
