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Artist Trading Cards

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, All Ages
Artist Trading Cards:

Artist trading cards are small pieces of art made with the intent to trade and collect. Come make artist trading cards based on a different theme every month, and then trade with o...

Event Details:

This month, we'll make candy-themed art in your choice of media.

Seats Available
Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Artist trading cards are small pieces of art made with the intent to trade and collect. Come make artist trading cards based on a different theme every month, and then trade with other artists in-person, through the mail, or online! Ages 16+.

This month, we'll make candy-themed art in your choice of media.

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Chair Yoga

Monday, October 14, 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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Homeschooler Book Club

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth, Teens
Homeschooler Book Club:

This afternoon book club is for students who can’t make it to our other sessions. Check out a copy of this month’s featured book (same titles as Youth Book Club) at the Circ Desk, ...

Event Details:

October: Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee

Seats Available
Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This afternoon book club is for students who can’t make it to our other sessions. Check out a copy of this month’s featured book (same titles as Youth Book Club) at the Circ Desk, then join us for a discussion, activity, and themed snack. Ages 8-18.

October: Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee

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, October 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth
Youth Book Club:

Check out a copy of this month’s featured book at the Circ Desk, then join us for a discussion, activity, and themed snack. Ages 8-13. Register.

Event Details:

October: Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee

Seats Available
Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Check out a copy of this month’s featured book at the Circ Desk, then join us for a discussion, activity, and themed snack. Ages 8-13. Register.

October: Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee

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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Game Night at APL

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Game Night at APL:

Love board games? Join us every month for game night at the library! Try out a few games from our collection, or bring your favorite from home. Pizza, snacks, and soda will be prov...

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games

Love board games? Join us every month for game night at the library! Try out a few games from our collection, or bring your favorite from home. Pizza, snacks, and soda will be provided. Ages 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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Waddlers & Toddlers

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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, October 15, 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, October 15, 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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Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, October 16, 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, October 16, 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, October 16, 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, October 16, 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, October 17, 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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Friends of Alpha Park Committee Meeting

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Group:
Adults
Friends of APL Meeting:

The Friends of Alpha Park Public Library support the library by volunteering, fundraising, and advocating at events throughout the year. The Friends meet the second Tuesday of ever...

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunities

The Friends of Alpha Park Public Library support the library by volunteering, fundraising, and advocating at events throughout the year. The Friends meet the second Tuesday of every month, and new members are always welcome. Membership dues start at $5, with many options available. Drop in!

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GED Classes

Thursday, October 17, 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!

Building Grounds & Safety Committee Meeting

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Board and Staff members meet bimonthly to discuss current and upcoming projects for the building, grounds, and/or safety events. All committee meetings are open to the public.

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Board and Staff members meet bimonthly to discuss current and upcoming projects for the building, grounds, and/or safety events. All committee meetings are open to the public.

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Lego Club

Thursday, October 17, 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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Credit & Debt Management

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Informational Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stressed about debt? This seminar with a financial advisor from Morgan Stanley will help you understand the relationship between credit and debt and introduce strategies to reduce ...

Seats Available
Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Stressed about debt? This seminar with a financial advisor from Morgan Stanley will help you understand the relationship between credit and debt and introduce strategies to reduce your debt.

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Pre-K Read & Play

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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, October 18, 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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Teen Lock-In

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Movie
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Experience the library after hours at our teen-only Lock-In! We'll watch a movie, eat pizza, play hide-and-seek in the stacks, paint pumpkins, and more. Ages 13-18. Permission slip...

Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Experience the library after hours at our teen-only Lock-In! We'll watch a movie, eat pizza, play hide-and-seek in the stacks, paint pumpkins, and more. Ages 13-18. Permission slip required. 

Additional Details:

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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Chair Yoga

Monday, October 21, 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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Halloween Party

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of spooky Halloween fun with games, crafts, a sweet treat, and Trick-or-Treating at the library! Costumes are encouraged, but please avoid face-covering mask...

Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of spooky Halloween fun with games, crafts, a sweet treat, and Trick-or-Treating at the library! Costumes are encouraged, but please avoid face-covering masks/costumes. All ages 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. 

APL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 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. in Meeting Room #1 on the first floor (third Tuesday in January and February due to holidays). All meeti...

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
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. in Meeting Room #1 on the first floor (third Tuesday in January and February due to holidays). All meetings are open to the public.