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Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, April 28, 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 spring! All skill levels are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Ages 13-18. 

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The Grimm Readers Book Club

Tuesday, April 28, 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:

April – Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero

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Vision Screenings with Illinois Eye Center

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Your vision and eye health are so important! Have your vision acuity tested with a free screening provided by Illinois Eye Center! All ages are welcome, and no appointments are needed.

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BYOB Book Club

Saturday, May 2, 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:

Calling all readers! Our new book club is BYOB: Bring Your Own Book! Come share what you’ve been reading lately, get new recommendations from fellow book lovers, and find your next favorite! Ages 18+. Register. 

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APL Plant Swap

Monday, May 4, 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 bimonthly 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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Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, May 12, 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 spring! All skill levels are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Ages 13-18. 

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LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Youth
Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required

What can your imagination build? Lego Club is here for you with new challenges, new friends, and new creations! Ages 5-12. Drop in!

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