Alfred Box of Books Library

09/04/2026

Do you have an hour to give? The Board of Trustees is holding a series of focus groups to solicit feedback from community members. This feedback, along with that from our 2026 Community Survey, will inform our strategic plan for 2027-2031.

Have you taken the survey yet? https://forms.gle/pgMX5yWFRmJSp4Tw5

09/03/2026

While *technically* its still summer, the fall vibes are strong, and students are back! Check our display of a few of our dark academia titles.

09/02/2026

Exciting news! You now have even MORE access to digital collections with your STLS library card! Access eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines with Libby from 4 different library systems with 1 library card!

SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) – The Southern Tier Library System has partnered with the Four County Library System to increase access to digital library collections. According to a release from the So…

09/02/2026

What is library director, Melanie Miller up to today? She is at Alfred State's career fair!

Did you know the library is able to employ students eligible to receive federal work study at the library? These students are so valuable to us, providing us with coverage for the circulation desk, help with programming, and help maintaining the collection and organization! This helps free up staff members to work on larger projects and do things like outreach events in the community! We are so thankful to our student workers!

08/28/2026

StarCat is undergoing maintenance today. It will be unavailable between 10am-4pm. We apologize for the inconvenience.

08/26/2026

Did you know the library hosts Dungeons & Dragons every other week? This is for anyone over 18. If you are interested in joining, email Caleb Fesmire at [email protected].

08/25/2026

Join us next week as we discuss The Haunting of Alma Fielding.

Email [email protected]!

08/24/2026

Thanks to everyone who participated in summer reading!

08/24/2026

Space is limited! Register your team today!

08/20/2026

Mark your calendar for our new Pokemon Club! Starting in September, the third Thursday of the month will be POKEMON CLUB!

Pokemon Club is geared toward ages 6-11 years. Each club will have Pokemon TCG: Battle Academy Game, demo decks so you can learn to play, as well as Pokemon related crafts and activities.