• Sashiko with Carlyn Yanda

    Alfred Box of Books Library 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 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

  • Read and Do Crew: Watercolor Bouquet

    Alfred Box of Books Library 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 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

  • Block Print Tote Bag

    Alfred Box of Books Library 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 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

  • Read and Do Crew: Pizza With Everything

    Alfred Box of Books Library 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 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

  • Book Binding Class

    Alfred Box of Books Library 1 West University Street, Alfred, NY, 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.