• 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

  • 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.

  • Glowing Orb Hunt

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

    Join us for our 3rd annual Glowing Orb Hunt: an Easter-Egg-hunt-meets-Halloween. Children 12 and under are invited to the library after hours for a slightly spooky (but not scary!) glowing orb hunt. Search for orbs and win prizes! The hunt

  • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten PIZZA PARTY

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

    Are you signed up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program? You're invited to celebrate your accomplishments with a pizza-themed storytime featuring pizza-themed activities and of course...pizza! If you're not signed up yet, but have a child ages birth-kindergarten, you

  • Multilingual Storytime

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

    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

  • 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

  • Global Tales Multilingual Storytime

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

    Join us for another multilingual storytime. This month will be a Spanish storytime with a craft to follow.

  • 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

  • Fur, Feathers, & Scales

    Almond 20th Century Club Library Almond, NY, United States

    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!

  • Flight Path Academy

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

    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

  • Flight Path Academy

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

    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

  • Making Light Bloom Story and Craft

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

    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