Adult and Public Services

Alpha Park Public Library offers many necessary services for our adult patrons. Whether you need technology assistance, help finding books or materials, or to get a document notarized, APL is here for you!

Alpha Park Public Library is dedicated to the excellent, patron-focused services for which we are known. We strive to provide continuous access to the accurate information, equipment, and materials that our patrons require. Continue reading below to find out more about what services we provide.

Upcoming Adult Programs

Flyer for a craft group meeting at Alpha Park Public Library, Tuesdays 5-7:30PM, featuring yarn crafts like knitting and crocheting.
Glasford Pop-Up Library, every Tuesday, 3-5 PM, at Glasford Village Hall. All ages welcome. Alpha Park Public Library.
Join the Watercolor Club at Alpha Park Public Library on Dec 5, Jan 2, and Feb 6, Fridays 3-4:30 PM. Register to participate!
Join the APL Plant Swap on January 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Alpha Park Public Library. Drop in to exchange plants!
Chair yoga sessions at Alpha Park Library on Jan 5, 12, & 26 at 9:30 AM. No registration needed, limited space.
Image promotes a Cross Stitch Corner event at Alpha Park Public Library on Dec 3, Jan 7, & Feb 4. Registration required.
May contain: advertisement, poster, people, person, clothing, glove, face, and head
Gentle yoga sessions for all skill levels at Alpha Park Public Library on Wednesdays in January. No registration needed!
Join the Alpha Park Library on Jan 15 at 6 PM to crochet granny squares for blankets to donate. Register now!
Promoting an Anime Club event for adults at Alpha Park Library on January 17, 2 PM. Theme: "Guess that anime!"
Game Night at Alpha Park Library on Dec. 8, Jan. 12, & Feb. 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for ages 18+.
Join the APL Book & Tea Society on January 8th at 3:30 p.m. to discuss "The Maid" by Nita Prose. Register now!
Event announcement for "Craft Night" featuring "Cupid's Arrows" at Alpha Park Public Library on January 16 and 28. Register to join!
Image promotes a Dementia Caregiver Support Group meeting on Dec. 18, Jan. 15, and Feb. 19 at Alpha Park Public Library. Call to register!
The image promotes a volunteer meet and prep at Alpha Park Public Library on Wednesdays for adults and teens 13+, starting at 2 PM.
A flyer for a Creative Writing Club at Alpha Park Library. Meetings on Dec 17, Jan 21, & Feb 18, at 6 PM for ages 18+.
Event announcement for "Besties Night!" at Alpha Park Library featuring gnomes and gnocchi. $10 registration required.
Promotional graphic for "The Fantasy Fellowship" meeting on January 24th at 2 PM, featuring Emily Wilde's book at Alpha Park Library.
Announcement for the "Grimm Readers" Book Club discussing *Dead of Winter* by Darcy Coates on January 27th at 6 PM. Register!
Flyer for a craft group meeting at Alpha Park Public Library, Tuesdays 5-7:30PM, featuring yarn crafts like knitting and crocheting.
Glasford Pop-Up Library, every Tuesday, 3-5 PM, at Glasford Village Hall. All ages welcome. Alpha Park Public Library.
Join the Watercolor Club at Alpha Park Public Library on Dec 5, Jan 2, and Feb 6, Fridays 3-4:30 PM. Register to participate!
Join the APL Plant Swap on January 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Alpha Park Public Library. Drop in to exchange plants!
Chair yoga sessions at Alpha Park Library on Jan 5, 12, & 26 at 9:30 AM. No registration needed, limited space.
Image promotes a Cross Stitch Corner event at Alpha Park Public Library on Dec 3, Jan 7, & Feb 4. Registration required.
May contain: advertisement, poster, people, person, clothing, glove, face, and head
Gentle yoga sessions for all skill levels at Alpha Park Public Library on Wednesdays in January. No registration needed!
Join the Alpha Park Library on Jan 15 at 6 PM to crochet granny squares for blankets to donate. Register now!
Promoting an Anime Club event for adults at Alpha Park Library on January 17, 2 PM. Theme: "Guess that anime!"
Game Night at Alpha Park Library on Dec. 8, Jan. 12, & Feb. 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for ages 18+.
Join the APL Book & Tea Society on January 8th at 3:30 p.m. to discuss "The Maid" by Nita Prose. Register now!
Event announcement for "Craft Night" featuring "Cupid's Arrows" at Alpha Park Public Library on January 16 and 28. Register to join!
Image promotes a Dementia Caregiver Support Group meeting on Dec. 18, Jan. 15, and Feb. 19 at Alpha Park Public Library. Call to register!
The image promotes a volunteer meet and prep at Alpha Park Public Library on Wednesdays for adults and teens 13+, starting at 2 PM.
A flyer for a Creative Writing Club at Alpha Park Library. Meetings on Dec 17, Jan 21, & Feb 18, at 6 PM for ages 18+.
Event announcement for "Besties Night!" at Alpha Park Library featuring gnomes and gnocchi. $10 registration required.
Promotional graphic for "The Fantasy Fellowship" meeting on January 24th at 2 PM, featuring Emily Wilde's book at Alpha Park Library.
Announcement for the "Grimm Readers" Book Club discussing *Dead of Winter* by Darcy Coates on January 27th at 6 PM. Register!

General Services Offered

Printing, Scanning, Copying, & Faxing: 

We provide a self-service black & white photocopier for patrons to use, as well as color copying available upon request. Patrons can print documents from the public computers. Black and white copies cost 20 cents per page, while color copies cost 50 cents per page. We also have two self-service document scanners available to use for free. Faxes may be sent by the staff at the Circulation Desk for $1 per page for the first ten pages, and then 10 cents for every subsequent page. 

Notary Service : 

We generally have a staff Notary working between the hours of 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, but please call 309-697-3822 first to make sure they're available before you arrive. Bring your unsigned document along with a valid form of ID. 

Reader's Advisory 

Need help finding your next book? The Reference Department is happy to help. We can help you find more books from authors that you already love, or discover authors you haven't tried yet. You can also fill out our  Book Match Form at the desk or online to find new reads!

Technology Questions: 

Have you found yourself with a device or tech item, and aren't sure how to use it? Come to the library and ask the reference desk, and we will help you with your device as best as we are able. Call 309-697-3822 x13 to set up an appointment.

General Reference Questions: 

Do you have a question that's been bugging you? Stop in to the library or give us a call at 309-697-3822 x13. We can help you find the answers. Librarians have been finding information for people for longer than Google!

FOID Card Applications: 

Alpha Park Library is one of the few places in Bartonville that still provides assistance with the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card application and renewal process. While APL is in no way associated with the Illinois State Police, we can assist patrons with their FOID Applications, including printing or taking the required application photo.

Cross Stitch Corner 

Whether you have been cross stitching for years or have never picked up a needle before, anyone interested in cross stitch is welcome to attend Cross Stitch Corner.  This year we are working on a Bookshelf Stitch-a-long! At the end of 2025 we distributed the Bookshelf frame to get everyone started. Starting in January we will start releasing new parts of the pattern everymonth. Each month is inspired by a different genre of fiction, and you have a few possibilities to choose from that month. 

If you are a beginner, we have people who are happy to teach you! We will continue to have a small selection of basic patterns to help you learn.

If you already have a project you are working on you are welcome to bring that as well.  Come socialize, trade tips and tricks, and show off your work! This program takes place on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. 

All of our patterns are designed by APL Staff. Physical copies are available during Cross Stitch Corner, but you can find digital copies here. We even provide copies that are compatible with the Pattern Keeper app. 

Stitch-a-long Bookshelf Frame

2026 Stitch-a-long Frame

 January - Classics

Call of the WildGone with the WindLittle WomenTo Kill a Mockingbird

 February - Romance

Coming February 4, 2026