• Learn to Paint with Badger and Butterfly

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

    Badger and Butterfly Studios will host a workshop in learning to paint! If you want to learn a new skill, register for this hands on workshop!

  • Crafternoon: Yarn Butterfly

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

    Every Thursday afternoon throughout summer, we'll be holding crafternoons- art activities! This week we'll be making a 3D butterfly with yarn. All Crafternoon programs will have Take and Make Kits available if you can't join in-person. Supplies are limited and

  • Nature’s Notebook with Cumming Nature Center

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

    Join the Cumming Nature Center educators at the library for a nature observation walk around the library.  Participants will documents the plants, animals, and other natural phenomena they observe. After the walk, attendees will create their own phenology wheel to

  • Crafternoon: Shrinky Dink FUN!

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

    Every Thursday afternoon throughout summer reading we're holding crafternoons- art related activities.  This week, our final week of Crafternoons, we'll be creating shrinky dinks! Create your own design or color in a premade design. Then watch your creation shrink! For

  • Fiber Art Wall Hanging w/ Kate Elliott

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

  • Air Plant Pinch Pot w/ Rebecca Nightingale

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

  • Disguise a Duck

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

    Disguise a rubber duck with materials provided including hats, sequins, paint, and more! Then vote on ducks in various categories until October 31st. This program is for ages 4 to 17. Children under 10 must have adult support.

  • Upcycled Book Centerpiece

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

    Repurpose an old book and make a beautiful fall centerpiece just in time for the holidays. This program is for teens and adults only. Call or email the library to register at 607-587-9290 or alfred@stls.org.

  • Stained Glass Book Ornament

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

    Erica Unterman from Aubergine Glass and Jewelry will lead a workshop in which participants will create their own stained glass ornament in the shape of a book. Learn the process of Tiffany stained glass, and how to solder your work.   This program

  • Winter Craft with SerenHippity Crafts

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

    There is no school today, but the library is open! SerenHippity Crafts will lead a workshop for kids ages 5 and up to create a seasonal craft.  The exact craft design will be announced at a later date.  However, the activity will

  • Diamond Painted Coasters

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

    Diamond painting involves applying colorful rhinestones or "diamonds" to a pre-printed design on an adhesive coaster to create mosaic-like art. Participants will make their own coaster with diamond painting! This program is for teens and adults only. Participants are welcome

  • Asian Cut Paper Art

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

    Celebrate Lunar New Year with artist Mary Beth Dolan. She will teach the intricate art of paper cutting inspired by many Asian cultures. Due to the use of cutting tools and the intricate nature, this workshop is best for children