• Mushroom Walk at Foster Lake

    Foster Lake Alfred, NY

    Meet up at Foster Lake for a guided mushroom walk with Sam Warren.  Learn to identify and discover local mushrooms. All ages welcome. Children must have parent or guardian supervision at all times. Please dress for the weather. Rain or

  • Summer Reading Kickoff

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

    Sign up for summer reading and enjoy family fun! We'll have live music provided by Garegin Grigoryan, build your own reading buddy, and more! Summer reading will run from July 7 until August 15.  Track your reading and win prizes!

  • Draw Your Own Comic with Doogie Horner

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

    Bestselling author and illustrator, Doogie Horner will lead a workshop for all ages on creating your own comic book! Get creative in this hands on workshop. Register by emailing alfred@stls.org or calling 607-587-9290 or sign up in person the next

  • Family Day at the Alfred Ceramic Arts Museum

    Alfred Ceramics Museum Pine Street, Alfred, NY, United States

    Get free entry into the Alfred Ceramic Arts Museum.  Complete a scavenger hunt there and win a prize as part of the library's summer reading program.  Be sure to stop by the library to get your ticket for our raffle

  • Petting Zoo

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

    Mike Morton of Sun Dance Kids Farms will be at the library with several animals! Get up close and personal with several furry (and not so furry) friends! This event will take place on the bandstand lawn (across the street

  • 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!

  • Bikes and Books

    A.E. Crandall Hook and Ladder (Alfred Fire Department) 4 South Main Street, Alfred, NY, United States

    The Alfred Box of Books Library is once again partnering with A.E. Crandall Hook and Ladder, Alfred Police Department, and Bicycle Man to hold a bike safety event.  Get fitted for a free bike helmet and an officer from Alfred

  • Puzzle Race w/ Almond Library

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

    Back by popular demand, we're hosting another puzzle race with the Almond 20th Century Club Library.  Grab your team of up to 4 and sign up at either library.  The event will take place at the Almond library and refreshments

  • 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

  • Howl-oween Dog Costume Parade

    Enter your dog to participate in the costume parade, or just come see all the pups in costume! Register your dog here: https://forms.gle/dyLi6Pzo15EvAfao7  Registered participants will receive an email with detailed instructions for the day of the event. Just watching?

  • Guiding Eyes Dogs

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

    Reese and Clark (and their humans) will be at the library! Learn what it takes to complete training to be a guide dog for the visually impaired. This program is for all ages.