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Besties Night

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your bestie or come make new friends at Besties Night! This year, we’ll have a blast with Gnomes & Gnocchi! Enjoy some delicious gnocchi, and then learn how to felt your own adorable gnome out of wool roving.

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

Bring your bestie or come make new friends at Besties Night! This year, we’ll have a blast with Gnomes & Gnocchi! Enjoy some delicious gnocchi, and then learn how to felt your own adorable gnome out of wool roving.

illustration of five animals in colorful adventure gear, background of art masterpieces with white text

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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Glasford Pop-Up Library

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glasford Pop-up Library at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other, 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: Other, 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!

colorful skeins of yarn in a row on light blue background, maroon and black text

APL Yarners & Needlers

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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!

arrow wall hanging with red white and pink felt hearts, black background with pink smoke and white text

Craft Night: Cupid's Arrow Wall Hanging

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for Valentine's Day by making this adorable Cupid's Arrow using felt and dowel rods. Each session will make the same project. Register. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for Valentine's Day by making this adorable Cupid's Arrow using felt and dowel rods. Each session will make the same project. Register. 

photos of white fluffy slime with glitter and polar bear toy, light blue background with snowflakes, navy blue text

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. 

baby tiger, monkey, fox and bear in corners with art supplies

Crafty Critters Art Class

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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 Liquid Sensory Bottles! Ages 0-2. Register. 
 

Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
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 Liquid Sensory Bottles! Ages 0-2. Register. 
 

Disclaimer(s)

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

monkey, penguin, koala, and cat in corners with art supplies, green background, white oval with black text

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. 

small woven reed heart basket with skinny red velvet ribbon and red and white peppermints, white text on purple textured background

Mini Woven Heart Baskets

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join Tom Stagg to learn how to weave mini heart baskets using flat reeds and red velvet ribbon - a perfect decoration or gift for Valentine’s Day! Register.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Tom Stagg to learn how to weave mini heart baskets using flat reeds and red velvet ribbon - a perfect decoration or gift for Valentine’s Day! Register.

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Glasford Pop-Up Library

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glasford Pop-up Library at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other, 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: Other, 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!

colorful skeins of yarn in a row on light blue background, maroon and black text

APL Yarners & Needlers

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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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Cross Stitch Corner

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Cross Stitch Corner:

Beginners, experts, and everything in between are welcome to come cross stitch and socialize at the library! Work on the provided kit or bring your own project from home. Register....

This quarter, we’ll start a Stitch-A-Long for 2026. Basic kits will also be available for beginners.

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

Beginners, experts, and everything in between are welcome to come cross stitch and socialize at the library! Work on the provided kit or bring your own project from home. Register. 

This quarter, we’ll start a Stitch-A-Long for 2026. Basic kits will also be available for beginners.

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Watercolor Club

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Watercolor Club:

Interested in watercolor painting? All skill levels are welcome to come paint at the library! These open sessions are not instructor led, but intended to be a collaborative exchang...

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

Interested in watercolor painting? All skill levels are welcome to come paint at the library! These open sessions are not instructor led, but intended to be a collaborative exchange of tips and techniques as you work on your own projects. Paper and brushes will be available, but please bring your own paint. 

felted gnome with yellow hat and white beard on dark teal background with sparkles and white text

Besties Night

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your bestie or come make new friends at Besties Night! This year, we’ll have a blast with Gnomes & Gnocchi! Enjoy some delicious gnocchi, and then learn how to felt your own adorable gnome out of wool roving.

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

Bring your bestie or come make new friends at Besties Night! This year, we’ll have a blast with Gnomes & Gnocchi! Enjoy some delicious gnocchi, and then learn how to felt your own adorable gnome out of wool roving.

bright orange, blue, green and yellow color burst, maroon rounded rectangle with white text

Glasford Pop-Up Library

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glasford Pop-up Library at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other, 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: Other, 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!

colorful skeins of yarn in a row on light blue background, maroon and black text

APL Yarners & Needlers

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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!

photo of painted wooden birdhouses, blue sky with white clouds and rainbow, white text

Craft Night: Painted Bird Houses

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for Spring by painting your own little wooden birdhouse! Each session will make the same project. Register.

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

Get ready for Spring by painting your own little wooden birdhouse! Each session will make the same project. Register.

bright orange, blue, green and yellow color burst, maroon rounded rectangle with white text

Glasford Pop-Up Library

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glasford Pop-up Library at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other, 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: Other, 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!

colorful skeins of yarn in a row on light blue background, maroon and black text

APL Yarners & Needlers

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space 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: Teen Space
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!

illustration of five animals in colorful adventure gear, background of art masterpieces with white text

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. 

bright orange, blue, green and yellow color burst, maroon rounded rectangle with white text

Glasford Pop-Up Library

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glasford Pop-up Library at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other, 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: Other, 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!

colorful skeins of yarn in a row on light blue background, maroon and black text

APL Yarners & Needlers

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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!

photo of painted wooden birdhouses, blue sky with white clouds and rainbow, white text

Craft Night: Painted Bird Houses

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for Spring by painting your own little wooden birdhouse! Each session will make the same project. Register.

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

Get ready for Spring by painting your own little wooden birdhouse! Each session will make the same project. Register.

graphic illustration of picasso painting sunflowers, blue and green boxes with white text

Master Copier Art Challenge

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Alpha Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grab a brush and recreate a famous painting — your way. No art skills needed, no rules to follow, just have fun. Come get creative and take home your own version of a classic! Ages 13-18. Register. 

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

Grab a brush and recreate a famous painting — your way. No art skills needed, no rules to follow, just have fun. Come get creative and take home your own version of a classic! Ages 13-18. Register.