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Creative Writing Club

Wednesday, March 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!

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Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, March 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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The Grimm Readers Book Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 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:

March - Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth

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Empowered Caregiver Series

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

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

The Alzheimer’s Association will host a 4-part educational series for caregivers every Thursday, April 2-23, at 10 a.m.

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Sign & Sing Story Time

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Program Type:

Story Time, Play & Learn

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time, Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Communication Junction at the library for a special story time: 30 minutes of signing, singing, and
stories! We’ll be outside if weather permits. Ages 0-5. Register. 

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Empowered Caregiver Series

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Other, Informational Presentations

Age Group:

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

The Alzheimer’s Association will host a 4-part educational series for caregivers every Thursday, April 2-23, at 10 a.m.

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Creative Writing Club: Open Writing Sessions

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Welcome to our open writing space! Writers are welcome to drop in any time Thursdays 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays 3-5 p.m. throughout the month to work on their creative writing projects. 

Chair Yoga

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

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!

Felt Board Play Sets

10:30am–11:30am
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, Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take home a pre-made felt board and create felt elements and backgrounds for endless fun at home, in the car, or wherever you are! Grown-ups will be shown how to make the felt elements while the kids play. Ages 0-5. 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
Event Details:

*NEW AGE GROUP: Ages 0-1*

Join us for baby bounces, movement songs, felt board activities, and stories – and play with other families afterward! Ages 0-1. 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
Event Details:

*NEW AGE GROUP: Age 2*

Join us for movement songs, felt board activities, and stories – and play with other families afterward! Age 2. 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!

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 spring! 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!

Senior Coffee

8:00am–9:00am
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Informational Presentations

Join us at the Alpha Park Clubhouse for Senior Coffee on the first Wednesday of each month through November! Social hour begins at 8 a.m. with guest speakers starting at 8:30 a.m. Drop in!

Gentle Yoga

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Cancelled
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!

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Youth, Teens
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
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. 

Cross Stitch Corner

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginners, experts, and everything in between are welcome to come cross stitch and socialize at the library! Work on the provided kit or bring your own project from home. Register. 

This spring, we’re adding Dystopian, Humor, and Fantasy to our Stitch-A-Long bookshelves. All skill levels are welcome, and basic kits are available for beginners.

Empowered Caregiver Series

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Alzheimer’s Association will host a 4-part educational series for caregivers every Thursday, April 2-23, at 10 a.m.

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!

Memories of Peoria State Hospital

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

Join presenter Eliida Lakota for an evening of memories of Bartonville’s infamous Peoria State Hospital.

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. 

Watercolor Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Interested in watercolor painting? All skill levels are welcome to come paint at the library! These open sessions are not instructor led, but intended to be a collaborative exchange of tips and techniques as you work on your own projects. Paper and brushes will be available, but please bring your own paint. 

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Chair 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 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!

Sign & Sing Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time, Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Communication Junction at the library for a special story time: 30 minutes of signing, singing, and
stories! We’ll be outside if weather permits. Ages 0-5. Register. 

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: 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!