Alpha Park Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

Alpha Park Public Library
3527 S Airport Rd.
Bartonville, IL 61607
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: Closed

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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

Seats Available

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

Seats Available

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

Seats Available

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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Creative Writing Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Family Movie Night

4:00pm–6:00pm

All Ages

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movie

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come get cozy at the library and join us for a showing of the 2025 film ELIO (PG)! Refreshments provided. All ages are 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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!