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The Empowered Caregiver Series

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Informational Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

The Alzheimer’s Association will host a special 4-part educational series for caregivers of someone living with dementia. Each session will focus on a specific topic. Registration required. Participants do not have to attend all sessions.

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!

Building Grounds & Safety Committee Meeting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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.

Finance Committee Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Board and Staff members meet monthly to go over the libraries finances. All Committee Meetings are open to the public. 

APL Book & Tea Society

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

The APL Book & Tea Society is for connoisseurs of cozy mysteries! Enjoy tea and pastries while discussing the monthly book selection. Refreshments change monthly to fit the book. Registration is required. 

March – Murder in the Mystery Suite by Ellery Adams

Disclaimer(s)

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

Garden Brick Books

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Waitlist Seats Available
Registration
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Add a touch of whimsy to your garden this spring by adding bricks painted to look like your favorite books! Dress for a mess, bring an image of your book cover(s), and get creative!

APL Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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. 

APL Yarners & Needlers

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
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!

Planning for Long-Term Care

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Seats Available
Registration
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion with a financial advisor from Morgan Stanley on planning for long-term care – one of the most important topics that’s often avoided or overlooked. Register. 

Gentle Yoga

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
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!

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!

The Empowered Caregiver Series

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Seats Available
Registration
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Informational Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Alzheimer’s Association will host a special 4-part educational series for caregivers of someone living with dementia. Each session will focus on a specific topic. Registration required. Participants do not have to attend all sessions.

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!

Chair Yoga

9:30am - 10:30am
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 – now offered every Monday morning! 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!

Please note there will be no class on 3/10, 3/17, and 5/26.

APL Yarners & Needlers

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
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!

The Grimm Readers Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Seats Available
Registration
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading horror, thrillers, or science fiction, join us for our first season of The Grimm Readers Book Club! Ages 18+. Registration required.

March 25 – The House that Horror Built by Christina Henry

Gentle Yoga

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
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!

Craft Night: Stained Glass Bookmarks

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This month, we’ll be making beautiful bookmarks painted with a stained glass effect. Each session will make the same project.

The Empowered Caregiver Series

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Seats Available
Registration
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Informational Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

The Alzheimer’s Association will host a special 4-part educational series for caregivers of someone living with dementia. Each session will focus on a specific topic. Registration required. Participants do not have to attend all sessions.

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!

Early Voting

10:00am - 6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This is not a library hosted event.

The Peoria County Election Commission will be here for early voting.

Early Voting

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

This is not a library hosted event. 

The Peoria Election Commission will be at the library for voting.

Chair Yoga

9:30am - 10:30am
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 – now offered every Monday morning! 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!

Please note there will be no class on 3/10, 3/17, and 5/26.

Friends of APL Meeting

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Volunteer Opportunities

Are you interested in giving back to your community? Join the Friends of APL to support the library through volunteering, fundraising, and advocating at events throughout the year. The Friends meet the first Tuesday every month, and new members are always welcome.