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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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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. 

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. 

Saturday 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

Join us for a fun-filled experience with stories, songs, and crafts! Ages 2-5. Drop in!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Campfire Story Time

10:30am–12:30pm
Youth
Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alpha Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us around our pretend campfire for songs, crafts, books, and campfire-themed snacks! Ages 3-6. 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.