Upcoming Events

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The Fantasy Fellowship

Saturday, January 24, 2026 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. 

1/24 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

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Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Roll for initiative! D&D is back with a new campaign this winter! All skill levels are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Ages 13-18. 

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Graphic Novel Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
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 13-18. Register. 

January: Nimona by ND Stevenson

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Creative Writing Club

Wednesday, February 18, 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!

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Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, February 19, 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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Dungeons & Dragons

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Roll for initiative! D&D is back with a new campaign this winter! All skill levels are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Ages 13-18. 

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!

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: Painted Bird Houses

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

Get ready for Spring by painting your own little wooden birdhouse! Each session will make the same project. Register.

Teen Advisory Board

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunities, Teen Clubs

Want to volunteer and eat pizza at the same time? Join our Teen Advisory Board, where you’ll get to plan programs and bring your ideas for the library to life! 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. 

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!

Marketing Committee Meeting

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Quarterly Marketing Committee Meeting for library staff and board members to discuss our historical, current, and upcoming marketing strategies.

Finance Committee Meeting

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Monthly Finance Committee Meeting for library staff and board members to discuss our current finances and any large completed, current, or upcoming financial endeavors.

APL Book & Tea Society

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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. 

February - Death of a Valentine by M.C. Beaton

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 3-5. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Anime Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Seats Available
Registration Required
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!

February - Look Back (PG13)

Library CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Alpha Park Public Library

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
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. 

APL Yarners & Needlers

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Teen Space
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!

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Monthly Board Meeting to go over the previous month’s data. This meeting is open to the public. There are no meeting in July or December.

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!

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. 

Creative Writing Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
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!

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!