Join us this afternoon for a special event by Global Tales! Global Tales is a group of volunteers who provide storytime activities in their native languages. These special storytimes include cultural activities, songs and games so young learners can experience
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
Join us for another multilingual storytime. This month will be a Spanish storytime with a craft to follow.
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
During this program young explorers will meet a mammal, a bird and a reptile and discover what makes each of these animal groups unique. This program is the perfect introduction to any animal unit to get children excited about wildlife!
Learn about local bird migration with hands-on activities. Participants will learn how to identify various birds, gain an understanding of where our local bird populations migrate to and why. For birds that do not migrate, participants will learn about various
Learn about local bird migration with hands-on activities. In this second session of our Flight Path Academy, participants will learn about ways in which humans impact bird migrations and ways in which we can help keep birds safe. Participants will
Read the book Making Light Bloom: Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Lamps by Sandra Nickel. Then participants will create their own "stained glass" lamp using tissue paper, liquid starch, and a mason jar. Ages 5+ with adult assistance. Register by
Make your own St. Patty's-themed I Spy Bottle. We'll provide all the materials you need to create this screen-free, relaxing activity. Search for objects hidden in the bottle. Ages 5+. Register by emailing alfred@stls.org or calling 607-587-9290.
This month we will read Hush Little Bunny by David Ezra Stein and then we will make a stuffed sock bunny! This program is best for children age 4+. Read and Do Crew is a new monthly initiative the library
Join us for climbing at the Alfred State rock wall located inside the Student Leadership Center. All ages are welcome and experienced staff will be on hand at the wall to assist. Children must be accompanied by a parent or
The library is once again sponsoring family-friendly actitivities for Hot Dog Day. We will be hosting Badger and Butterfly Studios for face painting and Fun That Pops for balloon animals. Face painting and balloon animals will be free courtesy of