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
Family Day at the Alfred Ceramic Arts Museum
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
Bikes and Books
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
Learn to Paint with Badger and Butterfly
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!
Draw Your Own Comic with Doogie Horner
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
Summer Reading Kickoff
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!
Mushroom Walk at Foster Lake
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
Family Birding with Eli Knapp
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
Digital Library Office Hours
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.
Dried Flower Picture Frames
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.