Glowing Fireflies Craft

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

Join us as we make a glowing firefly! All materials provided. If you can't make it in-person, take and make kits are available!

Make Your Own Woven Turtle

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

Make your own turtle with craft sticks and yarn! Take and make kits will be available for those who can't make it in-person.

Create Glow in the Dark Art

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

Get creative and paint your own canvas with glow-in-the-dark paint! Take and make kits are available while supplies last if you can't attend in-person.

Make Your Own Cyanotype Art

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

Cyanotypes are a way of take a photograph without a camera.  Using the sun's rays, capture a print with a cyanotype. Take and make kits are available while supplies last if you can't make it in-person.

Paper Quilling

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

Erica Unterman will lead a workshop on the craft of paper quilling.  Paper quilling is an art form that involves tightly rolling and curling strips of paper to create shapes and designs. This program is best suited for ages 12+.  Click

Macrame Keychain

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

Learn how to create your own macrame keychain with B & E Creative.  Class size is limited, so register today.   Click here to register! Or call the library at 607-587-9290 to secure your spot.  Class is free and all materials

Visit with Author Deana David

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

Deana David of Ribbon Candy Hooking will visit the library and share her presentation, "Frost and Frost: A Textile Artist's Journey Of Seasonal Inspiration and Technique."  Click here to register! Or call the library at 607-587-9290. Welcome to a perfectly spiced

Needle Felting with Robin Kellogg

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

Robin Kellogg of Kellogg's Alpacas will lead a workshop on needle felting. You can view Robin's work and learn more about the alpaca farm at https://www.kelloggsalpacas.com/. To register for this program, please call or email the library at 607-587-9290 or

Paint Your Own Nesting Dolls

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

School's out, but the library is open! Join us at 11:00 am to paint your own set of wooden nesting dolls!  

Wreath Fundraiser and House Tour

Union University Church Center 29 N. Main Street, Alfred, NY, United States

The purchase of a ticket provides you with a 24" Douglas Fir wreath made by East Wind Nursery and decorations.  This year, your ticket also provides a tour of Alfred's Christmas House! Like last year, you can choose to attend