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Jar Snow Globes

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Join us at the library to make your own waterless snow globes using jars, glitter, and a little imagination! Whether you create a snowy scene, a favorite toy, or a tiny winter forest, each snow globe will be unique! Register. 

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Jar Snow Globes

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games

Age Group:

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

Join us at the library to make your own waterless snow globes using jars, glitter, and a little imagination! Whether you create a snowy scene, a favorite toy, or a tiny winter forest, each snow globe will be unique! Register. 

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Creative Writing Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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, December 18, 2025 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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Teen Movie Night

Friday, December 19, 2025 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 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (PG-13). Themed snacks will be provided. Ages 13-18. Register. 

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The Fantasy Fellowship

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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. 

12/20 – Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

 

 


 

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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. 

December – Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

Disclaimer(s)

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

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!

12/13 – All About Oshikatsu

The Fantasy Fellowship

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

12/20 – Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

 

 


 

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.

December: A Royal Conundrum (Misfits) by Lisa Yee 

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.

December: A Royal Conundrum (Misfits) by Lisa Yee 

Disclaimer(s)

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

The Grimm Readers Book Club

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

If you enjoy reading horror, thrillers, or science fiction, join us for a slightly darker book club! Ages 18+. Registration required.

12/30 – The Shining by Stephen King

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

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. 

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

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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. 

Anime Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
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!

1/17 – Guess That Anime!