Program participants will become amateur paleontologists and learn about different types of fossils found throughout the Finger Lakes Region. Learn how they were made, when they got here and what these fossils can tell us. Designed for ages 4-12. Space
Volcanic Eruptions
Make your own volcano with modeling clay and then watch it erupt with science!! Recommended for ages 5+ with adult supervision.
Fun That Pops Magic Show
Join us for a dino-themed magic show with George Sweatt from Fun That Pops! All ages welcome!
Summer Reading Kick Off
Celebrate the start of summer reading! We’ll have ice cream provided by Frost Bites Frozen Treat cart, button making, and debut some new outdoor play items! All ages welcome!
Color in the Garden
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.
Petting Zoo
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
Crafternoon: Shrinky Dink FUN!
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
Nature’s Notebook with Cumming Nature Center
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: Yarn Butterfly
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