Events and programs
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All Booked Up
Thursday, Jan 14th, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Join our virtual book club live via zoom, where we will be discussing Rachel Hauck's The Wedding Dress: Four brides. One Dress. A tale of faith, redemption, and timeless love. -
Scam Safety and You
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 7:00 p.m. - Zoom
Aimee Shinall from the Peoria County Sheriff's Office instructs you on scam safety and keeping scams shut down in this Zoom event. -
Virtual Crafternoon Delight
Thursday, Jan 21st
Each month, we'll post a no-stress themed crafting video to our Facebook and YouTube pages for any skill level. January's project is a framed calendar! Show off your skills by sharing an image of your craft on the Facebook Event page and be entered into a raffle for a prize.
COVID-19
What it is? Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The disease can be spread through close contact (within six feet of another person) or by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching your own mouth, nose, or eyes. (CDC)
What we’re doing now: Currently we are open and operating at a reduced schedule and a reduced patron capacity. Our hours are: M-F 10AM-6PM, and Saturday from 10AM-5PM.
All materials returned are quarantined and processed in a manner in compliance with local health guidelines. Due to this continued quarantined time, late fines for items have been waived.
If a patron’s library card has expired and they do not wish to come into the library for their card renewal, arrangements can be made to use our curbside service.
We are continually sanitizing high frequency touched surfaces, and require all patrons to wear a mask or face covering over their nose and mouth while in the library. We are doing our best to keep the safety of our patrons and our staff at the forefront of our operation services.
How to keep using the library from afar:
• Place holds and renew items by using your RSAcat account, which is accessible through the library website, the RSAcat mobile app, or by calling the Circulation Desk at 697-3822 x10
• Utilize the Axis360 and Libby apps to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks
• Conduct online research with World Book Online, OCLC FirstSearch, and Creativebug
How you can help:
• If experiencing symptoms, protect yourself and others by avoiding public spaces
• Avoid contact with people who are sick
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Avoid coughing and sneezing into your hands. Instead, do so in the crook of your elbow or a tissue
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
Where to get facts:
• Peoria City/County Health Department
• Illinois Department of Public Health
• Center for Disease Control (CDC)
• World Health Organization (WHO)information
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M-F: 10AM - 6PM
SAT: 10AM - 5PM
SUN: Closed -
(309) 697-3822
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Browse the Library's Catalog or log in and Check Your Account.
Online Services
- Catalog
Catalog - Search the library's materials or check your account.
- E-Books
eBooks @ Alpha Park Library - Downloadable eBooks for patrons to borrow.
List of new e-books just ordered! - CreativeBug
Creativebug - You’re more creative than you think! Get inspired when you login to Creativebug®. Login at the library or at home with your Alpha Park Library card number and PIN, and get started with Creativebug® today.!
- Tumblebooks
TumbleBooks - You can now access your favorite TumbleBooks offline with the new TumblePad 2.0 reading software. Download the TumblePad for free onto your laptop or netbook and you’ll have a portable TumbleBook library on the go!!
- OCLC FirstSearch
OCLC FirstSearch - (Full-text databases) For authorization name and password, please call the library at (309) 697-3822 x13 (IL state grant guidelines prevent posting.)
- Wireless Printing
Wireless Printing Instructions - eMail your print jobs to alpha@alphapark.org with "Patron Printing" in the subject line from your home computer, or any mobile device such as a tablet, laptop, or smartphone!
Wireless Printing Instructions - Send print jobs directly to the APL printer from your home computer, or any mobile device such as a tablet, laptop, or smartphone!