• 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

  • Color in the Garden

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

    Master Gardener, Mary Lu Wells will give a short talk on the use of color in the garden.  This event will take place at the library or you can join via zoom.  For the Zoom link, please email alfred@stls.org.

  • Crafternoon: Tissue Paper Bookmark

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

    Every Thursday throughout summer reading, we'll be holding crafternoons! Join us for art-focused activities.  This week we will be making colorful bookmarks with tissue paper. All Crafternoon programs will have Take and Make Kits available if you can't make it

  • Spoon Rings with Kim Chebalo

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

    Learn how to make a spoon ring in this workshop.  Space is limited to 15 people.  Participants must sign up for 1 of 3 sessions. Session 1: 1:00pm - 2:15pm Session 2: 2:30pm - 3:45pm Session 3: 4:00pm - 5:15pm.

  • Crafternoon: Paint Your Own Tote Bag

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

    Every Thursday throughout summer reading, we'll be having crafternoons! Join us for art related activities.  Paint your own tote bag this week.  Use a stencil or create your own design! All Crafternoon programs will have Take and Make Kits available

  • 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

  • Crafternoon: Stained Glass Art

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

    Every Thursday throughout summer reading we're holding crafternoons- art related activities! This week we'll be making art in a stained glass motif! All Crafternoon activities will have Take and Make Kits available.  Supplies are limited and available first come first

  • 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

  • Crafternoon: Yarn Butterfly

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

    Every Thursday afternoon throughout summer, we'll be holding crafternoons- art activities! This week we'll be making a 3D butterfly with yarn. All Crafternoon programs will have Take and Make Kits available if you can't join in-person. Supplies are limited and

  • Nature’s Notebook with Cumming Nature Center

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

    Join the Cumming Nature Center educators at the library for a nature observation walk around the library.  Participants will documents the plants, animals, and other natural phenomena they observe. After the walk, attendees will create their own phenology wheel to

  • 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