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Toddler Time

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3)
Toddler Time:

Get ready to read, dance, and play at this interactive storytime! Join us for a half-hour of books, rhymes, and music perfect for your little ones. There will be a half-hour of fre...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3)
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time

Get ready to read, dance, and play at this interactive storytime! Join us for a half-hour of books, rhymes, and music perfect for your little ones. There will be a half-hour of free play time afterwards. 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

Water bottle, weights, apple, and towel setting on table with library logo on wall behind

Pipsqueak Playdate

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Pipsqueak Playdate:

Play & socialization are important early literacy skills. Come participate in art, sensory activities, and free play at your own pace. There will be several stations to explore...

Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime

Pipsqueak Playdate

Play & socialization are important early literacy skills. Come participate in art, sensory activities, and free play at your own pace. There will be several stations to explore!   

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

Water bottle, weights, apple, and towel setting on table with library logo on wall behind

Shimmie Shake

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Shimmie Shake:

Come dance, groove, and learn at this interactive storytime filled with songs, dance and fun stories! Parents are encouraged to come ready to work out and dance along with their ki...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime

Shimmie Shake

Come dance, groove, and learn at this interactive storytime filled with songs, dance and fun stories! Parents are encouraged to come ready to work out and dance along with their kids.
 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

group of children on the floor watching a woman read a picture book

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for this interactive storytime to sing songs, listen to stories, make crafts, and learn early literacy skills. There will be a new theme each week.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Join us for this interactive storytime to sing songs, listen to stories, make crafts, and learn early literacy skills. There will be a new theme each week.

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

group of children on the floor watching a woman read a picture book

Toddler Time

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3)
Toddler Time:

Get ready to read, dance, and play at this interactive storytime! Join us for a half-hour of books, rhymes, and music perfect for your little ones. There will be a half-hour of fre...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3)
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time

Get ready to read, dance, and play at this interactive storytime! Join us for a half-hour of books, rhymes, and music perfect for your little ones. There will be a half-hour of free play time afterwards. 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

Water bottle, weights, apple, and towel setting on table with library logo on wall behind

Pipsqueak Playdate

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Pipsqueak Playdate:

Play & socialization are important early literacy skills. Come participate in art, sensory activities, and free play at your own pace. There will be several stations to explore...

Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime

Pipsqueak Playdate

Play & socialization are important early literacy skills. Come participate in art, sensory activities, and free play at your own pace. There will be several stations to explore!   

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

Water bottle, weights, apple, and towel setting on table with library logo on wall behind

Shimmie Shake

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Shimmie Shake:

Come dance, groove, and learn at this interactive storytime filled with songs, dance and fun stories! Parents are encouraged to come ready to work out and dance along with their ki...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime

Shimmie Shake

Come dance, groove, and learn at this interactive storytime filled with songs, dance and fun stories! Parents are encouraged to come ready to work out and dance along with their kids.
 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

group of children on the floor watching a woman read a picture book

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for this interactive storytime to sing songs, listen to stories, make crafts, and learn early literacy skills. There will be a new theme each week.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Join us for this interactive storytime to sing songs, listen to stories, make crafts, and learn early literacy skills. There will be a new theme each week.

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

group of children on the floor watching a woman read a picture book

Toddler Time

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3)
Toddler Time:

Get ready to read, dance, and play at this interactive storytime! Join us for a half-hour of books, rhymes, and music perfect for your little ones. There will be a half-hour of fre...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3)
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time

Get ready to read, dance, and play at this interactive storytime! Join us for a half-hour of books, rhymes, and music perfect for your little ones. There will be a half-hour of free play time afterwards. 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

Group sitting around table with library logo in middle

Who picked this book?Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Who picked this book? Club:

Who picked this book? Club is our longest running book club. Participants are encouraged to pick up a book in advance and attend the in-person discussion. Print copies are generall...

Event Details:

This month we will be reading Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. We will be meeting at Best Day Coffee, 404 8th St SW Suite C, Altoona.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club

Who picked this book? Club

Who picked this book? Club is our longest running book club. Participants are encouraged to pick up a book in advance and attend the in-person discussion. Print copies are generally available to check out the day after the previous month's book club. For those living in Altoona or rural Polk county, ebook and eaudiobook editions may also be available on Bridges or hoopla. 

The book is the same for both Who Picked this Book? Club and Booked for Lunch. To ensure we have space for all interested readers, please plan to attend one.

Event Details:

This month we will be reading Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

We will be meeting at Best Day Coffee, 404 8th St SW Suite C, Altoona.

Water bottle, weights, apple, and towel setting on table with library logo on wall behind

Pipsqueak Playdate

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Pipsqueak Playdate:

Play & socialization are important early literacy skills. Come participate in art, sensory activities, and free play at your own pace. There will be several stations to explore...

Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime

Pipsqueak Playdate

Play & socialization are important early literacy skills. Come participate in art, sensory activities, and free play at your own pace. There will be several stations to explore!   

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

Group sitting around table with library logo in middle

Booked for Lunch Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Booked for Lunch Book Club:

Booked for Lunch is our newest book club! Grab your lunches and join us for all or some of the hour to discuss this month's book. Participants are encouraged to pick up a book i...

Event Details:

This month we will be reading Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. We will be meeting at Best Day Coffee, 404 8th St SW Suite C, Altoona.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club

Booked for Lunch Book Club

Booked for Lunch is our newest book club! Grab your lunches and join us for all or some of the hour to discuss this month's book.

Participants are encouraged to pick up a book in advance and attend the in-person discussion. Print copies are generally available to check out the day after the previous month's book club. For those living in Altoona or rural Polk county, ebook and eaudiobook editions may also be available on Bridges or hoopla.

The book is the same for both Who Picked this Book? Club and Booked for Lunch. To ensure we have space for all interested readers, please plan to attend one.

Event Details:

This month we will be reading Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

We will be meeting at Best Day Coffee, 404 8th St SW Suite C, Altoona.

Closed

All Day 5/25 - 5/30
Altoona Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Altoona Public Library
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Adult Coloring @ Brightside

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
Adult Coloring at Brightside Aleworks:

Join us at Brightside Aleworks (480 Center Pl) at 6:30pm for a fun night of coloring! We will bring the art supplies, you can bring your friends and money for drinks!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Creative Makers

Adult Coloring at Brightside Aleworks

Join us at Brightside Aleworks (480 Center Pl) at 6:30pm for a fun night of coloring! We will bring the art supplies, you can bring your friends and money for drinks!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Solos

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Altoona Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Playing dominoes

Permission to use library meeting space in no way implies that the library supports the views espoused by the group.
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Playing dominoes

Water bottle, weights, apple, and towel setting on table with library logo on wall behind

Summer Reading Rainbow Run

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
South Lawn at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults (18+), Community Event
Event Details:

Run or walk your way along the trail by the library. Come wearing white and see how colorful you can get during the mile-long route!  Powder contains corn and pea starch.

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: South Lawn
Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults (18+), Community Event
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Run or walk your way along the trail by the library. Come wearing white and see how colorful you can get during the mile-long route! 

Powder contains corn and pea starch.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather, please check back here for updates.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Residency Registration Limit

Registration is open to Altoona and rural Polk County residents 4 weeks before the event. Registration will be open to the general public 3 weeks before the event.

Water bottle, weights, apple, and towel setting on table with library logo on wall behind

Summer Reading Rainbow Run

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Lawn at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults (18+), Community Event
Event Details:

Run or walk your way along the trail by the library. Come wearing white and see how colorful you can get during the mile-long route!  Powder contains corn and pea starch.

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: South Lawn
Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults (18+), Community Event
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Run or walk your way along the trail by the library. Come wearing white and see how colorful you can get during the mile-long route! 

Powder contains corn and pea starch.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather, please check back here for updates.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Residency Registration Limit

Registration is open to Altoona and rural Polk County residents 4 weeks before the event. Registration will be open to the general public 3 weeks before the event.

Water bottle, weights, apple, and towel setting on table with library logo on wall behind

Shimmie Shake

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Shimmie Shake:

Come dance, groove, and learn at this interactive storytime filled with songs, dance and fun stories! Parents are encouraged to come ready to work out and dance along with their ki...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime

Shimmie Shake

Come dance, groove, and learn at this interactive storytime filled with songs, dance and fun stories! Parents are encouraged to come ready to work out and dance along with their kids.
 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

Black background with art supplies in circle around library logo

Fun Size Kitchen

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-3)
Event Details:

It's lunch time, so let's measure, mix, and make something amazing together!  Preschoolers and their caregivers will prepare a snack based on a story. We'll also lea...

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-3)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

It's lunch time, so let's measure, mix, and make something amazing together!  Preschoolers and their caregivers will prepare a snack based on a story.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Residency Registration Limit

Registration is open to Altoona and rural Polk County residents 4 weeks before the event. Registration will be open to the general public 3 weeks before the event.

Teen Tie Dye

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Drop in and Color Your World with new tie-dyed apparel! We'll have shirts, scrunchies, and other goodies for you to tie-dye and take home. All supplies provided. Please indicate sh...

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Drop in and Color Your World with new tie-dyed apparel! We'll have shirts, scrunchies, and other goodies for you to tie-dye and take home. All supplies provided. Please indicate shirt size preference on registration form.

group of senior citizens behind an easel with a painting

Senior Set: Splat Studio

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Seniors (Ages 60+)
Senior Set: Splat Studio:

The library supplies a prepared canvas for dry painting, acrylic paints, brushes, easels, aprons, and space for you to spread out. We'll even post some ideas for inspiration or you...

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Senior Set: Splat Studio

The library supplies a prepared canvas for dry painting, acrylic paints, brushes, easels, aprons, and space for you to spread out. We'll even post some ideas for inspiration or you can bring your own. This is not a guided painting event.

Registration required, must be 60+ to attend.

This is a repeat of Splat Studio. Please register for one, duplicate registrations will be cancelled.

Disclaimer(s)

Residency Registration Limit

Registration is open to Altoona and rural Polk County residents 4 weeks before the event. Registration will be open to the general public 3 weeks before the event.

group of children on the floor watching a woman read a picture book

Toddler Time

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3)
Toddler Time:

Get ready to read, dance, and play at this interactive storytime! Join us for a half-hour of books, rhymes, and music perfect for your little ones. There will be a half-hour of fre...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3)
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time

Get ready to read, dance, and play at this interactive storytime! Join us for a half-hour of books, rhymes, and music perfect for your little ones. There will be a half-hour of free play time afterwards. 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required