Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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APL Plant Swap

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

Get planty with us at the library's quarterly plant swap! Bring cuttings, rooted props, full plants, or pots to trade – and enter the drawing to win the door prize plant!

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Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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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Granny Square Blankets

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Volunteer Opportunities, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

We're collecting granny squares again - this time to make blankets to donate to Lula NFP!

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Teen Movie Night

Friday, January 16, 2026 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 Freakier Friday (PG). Themed snacks will be provided. Ages 13-18. Register. 

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Anime Club

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Obsessed with anime and manga, or just curious? Come hang out with other adults and discuss all things anime, with different activities and themes each month!

1/17 – Guess That Anime!

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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

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. 

Dungeon Explorers

5:00pm–6:30pm
Youth
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Games
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 10-12. 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. 

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. 

LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Youth
Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

What can your imagination build? Lego Club is here for you with new challenges, new friends, and new creations, now with optional build challenges each month! We can't wait to see what you make! Ages 5-12. Drop in!

January: Mosaics

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. 

Youth Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth
Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Check out a copy of this month’s featured book at the Circ Desk, then join us for a discussion, themed activity, and snack. Ages 8-12. Register.

January: Hooky Volume 1 by Míriam Bonastre Tur 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Youth Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Check out a copy of this month’s featured book at the Circ Desk, then join us for a discussion, themed activity, and snack. Ages 8-12. Register.

January: Hooky Volume 1 by Míriam Bonastre Tur 

Disclaimer(s)

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, 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. 

Dungeon Explorers

5:00pm–6:30pm
Youth
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Games
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 10-12. 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. 

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. 

Snowball Fight!!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Youth
Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter is here, and that means it's time for a SNOWBALL FIGHT!! Join us for some silly snow games and a hot cocoa bar! We will be outside if there is snow, so please dress appropriately. We'll also provide faux-snow balls to play inside.

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
Seats Available
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. 

Adventures in Art

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'll be creating Matisse-Inspired Art! Ages 7-12. Register. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Fluffy Snow Slime

4:00pm–5:30pm
Youth, Teens
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. 

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. 

Crafty Critters Art Class

5:00pm–5:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Youth
Upcoming
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. 

Dungeon Explorers

5:00pm–6:30pm
Youth
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Games
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 10-12. 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. 

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. 

LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

What can your imagination build? Lego Club is here for you with new challenges, new friends, and new creations – now with optional build challenges each month. Ages 5-12! We can't wait to see what you make! 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. 

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.