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  • Happy Hugs Pig Therapy

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

    School is out, but the library is open! Join us for a visit from Happy Hugs Pig Therapy.  Enjoy a pig-themed story and learn all about pigs!

  • Ceramic Art Museum Tour

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

    Meet us at the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum for a special guided tour.  The library will provided light refreshments.

  • 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.

  • Movie Showing: The Land Before Time

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

    School is out, but the library is open! Join us for an afternoon movie. We'll be watching the classic 1988 animated film, The Land Before Time. Refreshments provided. Children must have adult supervision. Movie is rated: G

  • Moose Match Mayhem

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

    Join us for an afternoon of card games, including Moose, Match, Mayhem! We'll also have Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza and Uno! Children and caregivers are invited for an afternoon of fun. Refreshments provided.

  • Rock Wall Climbing

    Student Leadership Center Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY, United States

    Join us at the Alfred State rock wall (located in the Student Leadership Center).  Get those winter wiggles out at the rock wall! The library will provide light refreshments. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

  • Visit with Guinea Pigs

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

    Kelly's Critter Crew from Hornell will be at the library with some furry friends! Learn about guinea pigs and visit with some cuddly critters! All ages welcome!

  • 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.

  • Digital Library Office Hours

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

    Do you have questions about using Libby, Kanopy, Mango Languages, or other digital library services? Learn about library databases and more. Stop by our office hours to get hands-on help! Bring your phone, laptop, kindle, iPad or other device.

  • Family Birding with Eli Knapp

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

    Join us for a talk with ornithologist and author, Dr. Eli Knapp.  From Houghton University, Dr. Knapp will discuss local birding as well as discuss his own adventures in studying birds in Tanzania.  His most recent book, Dead Serious: Wild Hope

  • 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!