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Adventures in Art

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Learn some fun art skills for older kids from Ms. Al! Dress for a mess and make some art to take home! This month, we'll be creating Matisse-Inspired Art! Ages 7-12. Register. 

Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn some fun art skills for older kids from Ms. Al! Dress for a mess and make some art to take home! This month, we'll be creating Matisse-Inspired Art! Ages 7-12. Register. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend this program. 

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Fluffy Snow Slime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teens

Get ready to mix, stretch, and squish some slime for this Sensory Craft program! Choose from different glitters and add-ins to make your own unique slime. Ages 7-18. Register. 

Waitlist Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Youth, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to mix, stretch, and squish some slime for this Sensory Craft program! Choose from different glitters and add-ins to make your own unique slime. Ages 7-18. Register. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend this program. 

Pre-K Frogs & Friends Story Time

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Youth
Pre-K Frogs & Friends Story Time:

Children and their caregivers are invited to come enjoy stories, songs, and play-time with friends – and make a craft to take home! Ages 3-5. Drop in!

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Youth
Program Type: Story Time

Children and their caregivers are invited to come enjoy stories, songs, and play-time with friends – and make a craft to take home! Ages 3-5. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend this program. 

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Crafty Critters Art Class

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Youth

Learn some fun art skills for littles from Ms. Al! Dress for a mess and make some art to take home! This month, we’ll be making Sticker Art! Ages 3-6. Register.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn some fun art skills for littles from Ms. Al! Dress for a mess and make some art to take home! This month, we’ll be making Sticker Art! Ages 3-6. Register.

Disclaimer(s)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend this program. 

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Dungeon Explorers

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth

Dragons and monsters and dice – OH MY! Dungeon Explorers is a kid-friendly Dungeons and Dragons game with puzzles, monsters, and new friendships! Ages 10-12. All skill levels are welcome.

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Dragons and monsters and dice – OH MY! Dungeon Explorers is a kid-friendly Dungeons and Dragons game with puzzles, monsters, and new friendships! Ages 10-12. All skill levels are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend this program. 

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, gluten, and other allergens. 

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Anime Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Clubs
Age Group:
Youth, Teens
Anime Club:

Love anime? Come watch anime, talk about manga, learn about Asian culture, and try a cool snack! Ages 11-18. Drop in!

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Youth, Teens
Program Type: Teen Clubs

Love anime? Come watch anime, talk about manga, learn about Asian culture, and try a cool snack! Ages 11-18. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, gluten, and other allergens. 

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LEGO Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Youth

What can your imagination build? Lego Club is here for you with new challenges, new friends, and new creations – now with optional build challenges each month. Ages 5-12! We can't wait to see what you make! Drop in. 

Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

What can your imagination build? Lego Club is here for you with new challenges, new friends, and new creations – now with optional build challenges each month. Ages 5-12! We can't wait to see what you make! Drop in. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend this program. 

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Pre-K Frogs & Friends Story Time

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Youth
Pre-K Frogs & Friends Story Time:

Children and their caregivers are invited to come enjoy stories, songs, and play-time with friends – and make a craft to take home! Ages 3-5. Drop in!

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Youth
Program Type: Story Time

Children and their caregivers are invited to come enjoy stories, songs, and play-time with friends – and make a craft to take home! Ages 3-5. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend this program. 

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Saturday Story Time

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Youth
Saturday Story Time:

Join us for a fun-filled experience with stories, songs, and crafts! Geared towards ages 2-6, but kids of all ages are welcome. Drop in!

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Youth
Program Type: Story Time

Join us for a fun-filled experience with stories, songs, and crafts! Geared towards ages 2-6, but kids of all ages are welcome. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend this program. 

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Youth Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth, Teens

Check out a copy of this month’s featured book at the Circ Desk, then join us for a discussion, themed activity, and snack. Ages 8-12. Register.

February: Restart by Gordan Korman 

Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Check out a copy of this month’s featured book at the Circ Desk, then join us for a discussion, themed activity, and snack. Ages 8-12. Register.

February: Restart by Gordan Korman 

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, gluten, and other allergens. 

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Youth Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth, Teens

Check out a copy of this month’s featured book at the Circ Desk, then join us for a discussion, themed activity, and snack. Ages 8-12. Register.

February: Restart by Gordan Korman 

Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Check out a copy of this month’s featured book at the Circ Desk, then join us for a discussion, themed activity, and snack. Ages 8-12. Register.

February: Restart by Gordan Korman 

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, gluten, and other allergens. 

little green frogs sitting on lily pads in pond, blue sky with clouds, orange box with white text

Pre-K Frogs & Friends Story Time

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Youth
Pre-K Frogs & Friends Story Time:

Children and their caregivers are invited to come enjoy stories, songs, and play-time with friends – and make a craft to take home! Ages 3-5. Drop in!

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Youth
Program Type: Story Time

Children and their caregivers are invited to come enjoy stories, songs, and play-time with friends – and make a craft to take home! Ages 3-5. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend this program. 

illustration of baby red and tan dragon sitting on ground with rocks, black text

Dungeon Explorers

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth

Dragons and monsters and dice – OH MY! Dungeon Explorers is a kid-friendly Dungeons and Dragons game with puzzles, monsters, and new friendships! Ages 10-12. All skill levels are welcome.

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Dragons and monsters and dice – OH MY! Dungeon Explorers is a kid-friendly Dungeons and Dragons game with puzzles, monsters, and new friendships! Ages 10-12. All skill levels are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend this program. 

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, gluten, and other allergens. 

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Anime Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Clubs
Age Group:
Youth, Teens
Anime Club:

Love anime? Come watch anime, talk about manga, learn about Asian culture, and try a cool snack! Ages 11-18. Drop in!

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Youth, Teens
Program Type: Teen Clubs

Love anime? Come watch anime, talk about manga, learn about Asian culture, and try a cool snack! Ages 11-18. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, gluten, and other allergens. 

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover Story Time

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Youth

The Stuffed Animals are taking over the Library!  You and your stuffed animal friend will join us for a special story time and craft.

Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Stuffed Animals are taking over the Library!  You and your stuffed animal friend will join us for a special story time and craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend this program. 

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Adventures in Art

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Learn some fun art skills for older kids from Ms. Al! Dress for a mess and make some art to take home! This month, we'll be creating Optical Illusion Art! Ages 7-12. Register. 

Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn some fun art skills for older kids from Ms. Al! Dress for a mess and make some art to take home! This month, we'll be creating Optical Illusion Art! Ages 7-12. Register. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend this program. 

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Paws to Read

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Youth

Calling all dog lovers! Peoria Humane Society will be bringing specially trained therapy dogs to the library for you to pet and practice your reading skills with! Ages 5-16.

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Calling all dog lovers! Peoria Humane Society will be bringing specially trained therapy dogs to the library for you to pet and practice your reading skills with! Ages 5-16.

Disclaimer(s)

Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend this program.