Outreach Services
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Alpha Park Public Library is committed to providing library services throughout the district, not just at our building.
Outreach Services are brought directly to patrons in order to reduce gaps in access and increase community connections. To Request a visit or for more information, Contact Heidi Rhea, Outreach Librarian at 309-697-3822 x25 or email Heidi@alphapark.org. -
Library Pop-Ups
We Bring the Library to You!
Check it Out:
Choose from an assortment of books, movies, games, technology and more available for checkout in your hometown. Check out materials with your library card or take a free book home and add it to your own library.
Get Carded:
Receive a library card on the spot and learn about how to use it to check-out books, e-books, e-audiobooks.
Get Smart:
Discover something new through interactive programming and hands-on demonstrations for all ages. We can also help connect towns with services like legal support, Banking assistant/education, Health care, the Wellmobile, Food banks or other needs. -
Programs to You!
Library programs can be taken directly to patrons at schools, daycares, businesses, Senior Centers, and other community gathering places. It’s also available for Book Clubs, homeschool groups, local festivals, fairs and more. For example-
Schools/Homeschools/Daycares:
- > Library Tours
- > Story Programs/Book Talks
- > Library Use Instruction
- > Research Instruction
- > Library at your school or group event
- > Technology Petting Zoon - Try out new gadgets
- > Homework Help
- > Book Clubs
Senior Living Communities:
- > Book Delivery
- > Book Talks
- > Programs
- > Technology classes/assistance
- > Armchair Travel
- > Memory Kits/Programs
- > Reminisce Progam
For Kids and Families:
- > Special and Seasonal Events
- > Park Storytime
- > Parenting 101 Clubs
- > Technology classes/assistance
- > Homework Help
Homebound Services
The Library at Your Door!
Long-Term Homebound Service:Available to anyone unable to get to the library on a regular basis, this service brings you monthly deliveries of regular or large print books, audiobooks, movies, and more. Service is available to your home or to a senior residence and care facilities within the Alpha Park Library District.
Short-term Delivery Service:
Short-term Delivery Service is available to residents of the library district of any age who will need delivery service for less than 4 months. This is the service to use while recovering from surgery or a prolonged illness, etc.
Make it Happen:
To request homebound delivery services, contact the Outreach Librarian at 309-697-3822 x25, or by emailTalking Book Program
Free recorded books, magazines and playback equipment are available by mail or app to eligible Illinois residents who are blind, visually impaired, physically disabled, or reading disabled. Contact Heidi Rhea, Outreach LIbrarian at 309-697-3822 x25 or email heidi@alphapark.org to assist with enrollment or get the application from the State of Illinois Talking Book program 800−426−0709
Curbside Delivery
Available now by calling 309-697-3822
This service gives library users the option to place holds on materials and pick them up from the comfort of your vehicle.
Little Free Libraries
Current Locations- Alpha Park Library and Union Hall
We keep our Little FRee Libraries stocked with books for all ages and all types of books: fiction and nonfiction, picture books, early readers, chapter books, young adult books, mysteries, romances and more! Little Free Libraries encourage people of all ages to take a book home, read it, share it and return it.
Both Little Free Libraries were created by Nico Contreras for an Eagle Scout project in 2021.
Taking the Library to Everyone!
Quick Links
- Home Learning
Home Learning - A variety of educational resources on many topics, organized by grade level and subject.
- 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! - 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 Instructions - Send print jobs directly to the APL printer from your home computer, or any mobile device such as a tablet, laptop, or smartphone!Choose your own adventure!
New 900s
New Cookbooks at APL
Cozy Crafts