Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Please call 800.272.3900 to register! Walk-ins Welcome!

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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Minecraft Party

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games, Play & Learn

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate all things Minecraft with games, crafts, and themed snacks! All ages welcome. Register.

If you would also like to attend the Minecraft Movie program at 4-6pm, please register separately.

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Minecraft Movie

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Continue the Minecraft Celebration by watching A Minecraft Movie (PG) at the library! Snacks provided. All ages welcome. Register.

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Teen Movie Night

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come hang out with the Teen Advisory Board after the library closes and watch Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (PG). Themed snacks will be provided. Ages 13-18. DROP IN

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Puzzle Race!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

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

Teams of 3-4 will race to compete 300-piece puzzles and win prizes! Register as a team or individually to be placed on a team. Registration begins 6/20. Register at the Reference Desk or by calling 309.697.3822 x13 and include a team name.

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Concerts in the Park

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for another fun summer of music in the park! Bring your own chairs to the pavilions in Alpha Park and relax with friends and family. Food trucks open at 5:30 p.m. and music starts at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. Drop in!

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Gentle Yoga

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Gayle Carrillo for gentle yoga for all skill levels. Yoga mats are provided, but limited space is available. Please note the change in schedule for June and July!

Game Night at APL

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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. 

Study Room Use

9:00am–10:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Study Room 1

Baby Tadpoles Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time

Join us for songs, bounces, and a story read-aloud. Stick around afterward to socialize with other families! Ages 0-1. (Recommended for babies under 18 mos. who are not walking yet.) Drop In!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Toddler Froglets Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time

Join us for movement songs, finger-plays, and stories – and play with other families afterward! Ages 2-3. (Recommended for walking toddlers up to age 3.) Drop in! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Glasford Pop-Up Library

3:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
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!

Dungeon Explorers

5:00pm–6:30pm
Youth
Waitlist Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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 8-12. 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. 

APL Yarners & Needlers

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
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!

Volunteer Meet & Prep

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunities
Event Details:

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!

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Youth, Teens
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. 

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Please call 800.272.3900 to register! Walk-ins Welcome!

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

GED Classes

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
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!

Minecraft Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate all things Minecraft with games, crafts, and themed snacks! All ages welcome. Register.

If you would also like to attend the Minecraft Movie program at 4-6pm, please register separately.

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. 

Minecraft Movie

4:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Continue the Minecraft Celebration by watching A Minecraft Movie (PG) at the library! Snacks provided. All ages welcome. Register.

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. 

Pre-K Frogs & Friends Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
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. 

Teen Movie Night

6:00pm–8:15pm
Teens
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come hang out with the Teen Advisory Board after the library closes and watch Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (PG). Themed snacks will be provided. Ages 13-18. 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. 

Puzzle Race!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Teams of 3-4 will race to compete 300-piece puzzles and win prizes! Register as a team or individually to be placed on a team. Registration begins 6/20. Register at the Reference Desk or by calling 309.697.3822 x13 and include a team name.

Concerts in the Park

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for another fun summer of music in the park! Bring your own chairs to the pavilions in Alpha Park and relax with friends and family. Food trucks open at 5:30 p.m. and music starts at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. Drop in!

Chair Yoga

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Gayle Carrillo for chair yoga – a modified yoga that’s great for those with limited mobility. All skill levels are welcome, but limited space is available. Drop in! Please note the change in schedule for June & July!

Crafty Critters Art Class

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth
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 will be designing our own puzzles. Ages 7-12. Register.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Happy Little Accidents: Teen Art Class

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Like Bob Ross said about painting, "We don't make mistakes, we just have happy accidents." Express yourself and learn new art skills from Ms. Al in this teen class. This month, we'll be designing our own puzzles. Dress for a mess. Ages 13-18.

Baby Tadpoles Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time

Join us for songs, bounces, and a story read-aloud. Stick around afterward to socialize with other families! Ages 0-1. (Recommended for babies under 18 mos. who are not walking yet.) Drop In!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Toddler Froglets Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time

Join us for movement songs, finger-plays, and stories – and play with other families afterward! Ages 2-3. (Recommended for walking toddlers up to age 3.) Drop in! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Glasford Pop-Up Library

3:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
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!