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Jar Snow Globes

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games

Age Group:

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

Join us at the library to make your own waterless snow globes using jars, glitter, and a little imagination! Whether you create a snowy scene, a favorite toy, or a tiny winter forest, each snow globe will be unique! Register. 

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Creative Writing Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

Meet with fellow writers and get those creative juices flowing! We’ll share tools and activities to help develop your writing skills, so dive in and refine your unique voice and storytelling abilities! Ages 18+. Drop in!

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Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, December 18, 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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Teen Movie Night

Friday, December 19, 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out with the Teen Advisory Board after the library closes and watch Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (PG-13). Themed snacks will be provided. Ages 13-18. Register. 

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The Fantasy Fellowship

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come explore the vast world of fantasy fiction – adventure awaits! Ages 18+. Register. 

12/20 – Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

 

 


 

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The Grimm Readers Book Club

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

12/30 – The Shining by Stephen King

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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. 

Pre-K Frogs & Friends Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Youth
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 3-6. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Saturday Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Youth
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. 

Crafty Critters Art Class

4:00pm–4:30pm
Babies & Toddlers
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 painting with fruit! Ages 0-2. Register. 
 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Crafty Critters Art Class

5:00pm–5:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Youth
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 easy shapes art! Ages 3-6. Register.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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. 

Pre-K Frogs & Friends Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Youth
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 3-6. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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. 

Pre-K Frogs & Friends Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Youth
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 3-6. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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. 

Pre-K Frogs & Friends Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Youth
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 3-6. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Sensory Play

10:30am–12:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Youth
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dress for a mess and explore messy play stations to engage the senses, including rice, beads, play dough, and more. Adult supervision is required. Ages 0-6. 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. 

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. 

Pre-K Frogs & Friends Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Youth
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 3-6. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

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