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  • 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

  • Lunar New Year Celebration

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

    Join us at the library for live music performed on the guzheng and a lion dance demonstration.  We will also make a small ornament with Chinese calligraphy. Refreshments provided.

  • Calligraphy Workshop

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

    Learn a new skill: Calligraphy! Join us for our calligraphy workshop led by Lilly Thiell Milliman. All materials provided. Registration is required.  Call 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org.

  • Library Lab: Cardboard Critters

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

    This month in Library Lab we'll be using our new Makedo Cardboard Invent kit to create our own 3D cardboard animals. Hands on learning and tons of creativity!

  • DIY Troll Doll

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

    Create your own troll doll! We'll provide all the materials and you can get creative. Registration is preferred.  Call the library at 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org.

  • Candle Dipping with Winterberry Homestead

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

    Join us for a workshop with Winterberry Homestead. Learn how to dip your own candles! Make your own candle. Registration is required. Ages 12 and up only. Call 607-587-9290 or email alfred@stls.org to register.

  • Angora Wool Spinning

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

    Winterberry Homestead will be at the library to lead a workshop on spinning angora wool.  Brush angora rabbits, and learn to spin the wool.  Registration is required. Register by calling 607-587-9290 or emailing alfred@stls.org.

  • Junk Journaling

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

    Junk journaling is an art in which you create personalized journals with repurposed materials such as old books, magazines, found objects, photographs, and other items. Collage pages with various items to express your creativity. Registration is required. Register by calling

  • Embroidered Tote Bag

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

    Jess Hands of Stitched by Hands will be at the library to lead a workshop and help participants create an embroidered tote bag. Registration is required and space is limited. We need to have 10 people registered in order to

  • Dried Flower Picture Frames

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

    Amanda Khodorkovskaya of Living Acres Farms will help participants create beautiful picture frames decorated with dried flowers. (Just in time for Mother's Day!) Children must have adult supervision because hot glue will be used.