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Youth Book Club

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Check out a copy of this month’s featured book at the Circ Desk, then join us on book club day for a discussion, activity, and themed snack. September: The Fort by Gordon Korm...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Check out a copy of this month’s featured book at the Circ Desk, then join us on book club day for a discussion, activity, and themed snack. 

September: The Fort by Gordon Korman

Disclaimer(s)

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

APL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The APL Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. (third Tuesday in January and February due to holidays). All meetings are open to the public. 

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The APL Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. (third Tuesday in January and February due to holidays). All meetings are open to the public. 

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Waddlers & Toddlers

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Waddlers & Toddlers:

Drop in for our baby and toddler story time, featuring sing-alongs, fingerplays, stories, and early literacy tips – and stick around to play and socialize with other families! Ages...

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

Drop in for our baby and toddler story time, featuring sing-alongs, fingerplays, stories, and early literacy tips – and stick around to play and socialize with other families! Ages 0-2.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Glasford Pop-Up Library

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glasford Pop-up Library at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Glasford Pop-Up Library:

Join APL every Tuesday at the Glasford Village Hall for our Pop-Up Library! Drop by to check out books, get crafty, play games, get homework help, socialize, and more! Activities a...

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Glasford Pop-up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Join APL every Tuesday at the Glasford Village Hall for our Pop-Up Library! Drop by to check out books, get crafty, play games, get homework help, socialize, and more! Activities are available weekly that all ages will enjoy. It’s a great opportunity for adults to come socialize and enjoy a cup of coffee, too! So stop by, chat with a librarian, and see what the library has to offer you!

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APL Yarners & Needlers

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
APL Yarners & Needlers:

Our creative Yarners & Needlers meet every Tuesday to work on projects of all kinds, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery, tatting, quilting, mending, and more. Bring you...

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Our creative Yarners & Needlers meet every Tuesday to work on projects of all kinds, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery, tatting, quilting, mending, and more. Bring your projects from home to knit/sew while you socialize! New members are always welcome. Drop in!

Peoria City & County Joint Commission Community Forum

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The pubic is invited to meet with the Joint Commission and other community members at our third Community Engagement Forum, where you will have an opportunity to share your stories...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

The pubic is invited to meet with the Joint Commission and other community members at our third Community Engagement Forum, where you will have an opportunity to share your stories, concerns and issues of importance.    

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Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Gentle Yoga:

Join Gayle Carrillo for gentle yoga for all skill levels – now offered every Wednesday morning! Yoga mats are provided, but limited space is available. Drop in!

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Join Gayle Carrillo for gentle yoga for all skill levels – now offered every Wednesday morning! Yoga mats are provided, but limited space is available. Drop in!

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Volunteer Meet & Prep

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Volunteer Meet & Prep:

Join us once a month to learn more about volunteer opportunities in your community and help with a project that day! A majority of projects can be prepped while seated at a table. ...

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunities

Join us once a month to learn more about volunteer opportunities in your community and help with a project that day! A majority of projects can be prepped while seated at a table. Ages 13+. Drop in!

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Anime Club

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Teen Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

Love anime? Come watch anime, talk about manga, learn about Asian culture, and try a cool snack! Ages 11-14. Drop in!

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

Love anime? Come watch anime, talk about manga, learn about Asian culture, and try a cool snack! Ages 11-14. 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. 

Cabin Quilters

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Quilting, sewing, and knitting with great conversation

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Quilting, sewing, and knitting with great conversation

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Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please call 800.272.3900 to register!Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care par...

Seats Available
Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Please call 800.272.3900 to register!

Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to:

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GED Classes

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
GED Classes:

Our GED classes are offered in partnership with the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning. Tutor-guided instruction focuses on math, reading, science, and social studies, with all...

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education

Our GED classes are offered in partnership with the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning. Tutor-guided instruction focuses on math, reading, science, and social studies, with all materials provided. The Moonlight Coalition also pays for students to take the GED test when they’re ready! Ages 16+. Drop in!

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Lego Club

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Youth
Lego Club:

What can your imagination build? Lego Club is here for you with new challenges, new friends, and new creations! Ages 5-12. Drop in!

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play & Learn

What can your imagination build? Lego Club is here for you with new challenges, new friends, and new creations! Ages 5-12. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Pre-K Read & Play

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Pre-K Read & Play:

Children and their caregivers are invited to come enjoy stories, songs, and play-time with friends – and make a craft to take home! Ages 3-6. Drop in!

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
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 3-6. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

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

GED Classes

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
GED Classes:

Our GED classes are offered in partnership with the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning. Tutor-guided instruction focuses on math, reading, science, and social studies, with all...

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education

Our GED classes are offered in partnership with the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning. Tutor-guided instruction focuses on math, reading, science, and social studies, with all materials provided. The Moonlight Coalition also pays for students to take the GED test when they’re ready! Ages 16+. Drop in!

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Sensory Play

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Dress for a mess and explore various messy play stations to engage the senses, including rice, beads, playdough, and more. Adult supervision is required. Ages 0-5.

Seats Available
Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Dress for a mess and explore various messy play stations to engage the senses, including rice, beads, playdough, and more. Adult supervision is required. Ages 0-5.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Chair Yoga

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Chair Yoga:

Join Gayle Carrillo for chair yoga – now offered every Monday morning starting September 9! Chair yoga is a modified yoga that’s great for those with limited mobility. All skill le...

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Join Gayle Carrillo for chair yoga – now offered every Monday morning starting September 9! Chair yoga is a modified yoga that’s great for those with limited mobility. All skill levels are welcome, but limited space is available. Drop in!

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Al's Art Class

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Learn some fun art skills for older kids from Ms. Al! We'll make a leaf painting inspired by Andy Warhol's pop art! Dress for a mess and make some art to take home! Ages 7-12.

Seats Available
Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn some fun art skills for older kids from Ms. Al! We'll make a leaf painting inspired by Andy Warhol's pop art! Dress for a mess and make some art to take home! Ages 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Craft Supply Cleanout

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come help us clean out our leftover craft supplies! Get creative and make something fun using odds and ends from previous programs, and then take home any extra supplies you want t...

Waitlist Seats Available
Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come help us clean out our leftover craft supplies! Get creative and make something fun using odds and ends from previous programs, and then take home any extra supplies you want to help us make room for upcoming projects.

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Waddlers & Toddlers

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Waddlers & Toddlers:

Drop in for our baby and toddler story time, featuring sing-alongs, fingerplays, stories, and early literacy tips – and stick around to play and socialize with other families! Ages...

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

Drop in for our baby and toddler story time, featuring sing-alongs, fingerplays, stories, and early literacy tips – and stick around to play and socialize with other families! Ages 0-2.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Glasford Pop-Up Library

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glasford Pop-up Library at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Glasford Pop-Up Library:

Join APL every Tuesday at the Glasford Village Hall for our Pop-Up Library! Drop by to check out books, get crafty, play games, get homework help, socialize, and more! Activities a...

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Glasford Pop-up Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Join APL every Tuesday at the Glasford Village Hall for our Pop-Up Library! Drop by to check out books, get crafty, play games, get homework help, socialize, and more! Activities are available weekly that all ages will enjoy. It’s a great opportunity for adults to come socialize and enjoy a cup of coffee, too! So stop by, chat with a librarian, and see what the library has to offer you!

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APL Yarners & Needlers

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
APL Yarners & Needlers:

Our creative Yarners & Needlers meet every Tuesday to work on projects of all kinds, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery, tatting, quilting, mending, and more. Bring you...

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Our creative Yarners & Needlers meet every Tuesday to work on projects of all kinds, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery, tatting, quilting, mending, and more. Bring your projects from home to knit/sew while you socialize! New members are always welcome. Drop in!

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The Grimm Readers Book Club

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
The Grimm Readers Book Club:

If you enjoy reading horror, thrillers, or science fiction, join us for our first season of The Grimm Readers Book Club! Ages 18+. Registration required.

Event Details:

This month, we'll discuss T. Kingfisher's chilling What Moves the Dead!

Seats Available
Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading horror, thrillers, or science fiction, join us for our first season of The Grimm Readers Book Club! Ages 18+. Registration required.

This month, we'll discuss T. Kingfisher's chilling What Moves the Dead!

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Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Gentle Yoga:

Join Gayle Carrillo for gentle yoga for all skill levels – now offered every Wednesday morning! Yoga mats are provided, but limited space is available. Drop in!

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Join Gayle Carrillo for gentle yoga for all skill levels – now offered every Wednesday morning! Yoga mats are provided, but limited space is available. Drop in!