• 3D Hot Air Balloon Craft

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

    Make your own three dimensional paper hot air balloon. Recommended developmental ages 5+ If you can't make it in-person, this activity is available as a Take-and-Make kit! Pick one up at the library.

  • 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

  • Master Gardener Talk: The Artist Recreates the Garden

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

    Join us for a talk by Mary Lu Wells as she shared artworks inspired by gardens. She will share images of over 15 works of art spanning several cultures and over 2,500 years of history depicting the garden in all