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LEGO Club

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
LEGO Club:

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5

LEGO Club

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Paws & Read Place

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Is reading out loud kind of hard? Do you wish you had a fluffy buddy who would listen no matter what? APL is partnering with Prelude Assistance Dogs to offer 15-minute sessions for...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Is reading out loud kind of hard? Do you wish you had a fluffy buddy who would listen no matter what? APL is partnering with Prelude Assistance Dogs to offer 15-minute sessions for young readers to practice reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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Popcorn and Perler Beads

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Drop in to the library for a popcorn snack and to design a perler bead creation!

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Event Details:

Drop in to the library for a popcorn snack and to design a perler bead creation!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

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Paint Along with Miss Amber

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Miss Amber will be leading a painting class for kids. We will have the supplies available for you to follow along and create a mini-masterpiece.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Miss Amber will be leading a painting class for kids. We will have the supplies available for you to follow along and create a mini-masterpiece.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Paws & Read

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Is reading out loud kind of hard? Do you wish you had a fluffy buddy who would listen no matter what? APL is partnering with Prelude Assistance Dogs to offer 15-minute sessions for...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Is reading out loud kind of hard? Do you wish you had a fluffy buddy who would listen no matter what? APL is partnering with Prelude Assistance Dogs to offer 15-minute sessions for young readers to practice reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Science related tools, graphics of robots, technology, circuits and drafting and drawing tools with STEM written over the top

LEGO Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
LEGO Club:

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

LEGO Club

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

picture of bingo cards and ball with words grades k through 6

After School BINGO

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Kids can drop-in to play BINGO after school and win books or other cool prizes. 

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Kids can drop-in to play BINGO after school and win books or other cool prizes. 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

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Crafty Kids

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Crafty Kids:

Creative crafts for creative kids! Our crafts can get messy sometimes, so please dress accordingly.    

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Crafty Kids

Creative crafts for creative kids! Our crafts can get messy sometimes, so please dress accordingly.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Paws & Read

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Is reading out loud kind of hard? Do you wish you had a fluffy buddy who would listen no matter what? APL is partnering with Prelude Assistance Dogs to offer 15-minute sessions for...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Is reading out loud kind of hard? Do you wish you had a fluffy buddy who would listen no matter what? APL is partnering with Prelude Assistance Dogs to offer 15-minute sessions for young readers to practice reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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ArtLab

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Learn new skills and get creative! We’ll provide open-ended art exploration materials for kindergarteners through sixth graders.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn new skills and get creative! We’ll provide open-ended art exploration materials for kindergarteners through sixth graders.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Paws & Read

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Is reading out loud kind of hard? Do you wish you had a fluffy buddy who would listen no matter what? APL is partnering with Prelude Assistance Dogs to offer 15-minute sessions for...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Is reading out loud kind of hard? Do you wish you had a fluffy buddy who would listen no matter what? APL is partnering with Prelude Assistance Dogs to offer 15-minute sessions for young readers to practice reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Science related tools, graphics of robots, technology, circuits and drafting and drawing tools with STEM written over the top

LEGO Club

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
LEGO Club:

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 22

LEGO Club

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Black background with art supplies in circle around library logo

Crafternoon

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Drop in for a quick craft in the Children's Room! Available while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Event Details:

Drop in for a quick craft in the Children's Room! Available while supplies last. 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

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Tiny Art

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Be a part of our Tiny Art Show! We will provide a mini canvas and paint for you to create a masterpiece to be displayed at the library through April!

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Be a part of our Tiny Art Show! We will provide a mini canvas and paint for you to create a masterpiece to be displayed at the library through April!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Science related tools, graphics of robots, technology, circuits and drafting and drawing tools with STEM written over the top

LEGO Club

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
LEGO Club:

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

LEGO Club

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

picture of bingo cards and ball with words grades k through 6

After School BINGO

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Kids can drop-in to play BINGO after school and win books or other cool prizes. 

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Kids can drop-in to play BINGO after school and win books or other cool prizes. 

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

Crafty Kids

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Crafty Kids:

Creative crafts for creative kids! Our crafts can get messy sometimes, so please dress accordingly.    

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Crafty Kids

Creative crafts for creative kids! Our crafts can get messy sometimes, so please dress accordingly.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Black background with art supplies in circle around library logo

Tiny Art

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Be a part of our Tiny Art Show! We will provide a mini canvas and paint for you to create a masterpiece to be displayed at the library through April!

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Be a part of our Tiny Art Show! We will provide a mini canvas and paint for you to create a masterpiece to be displayed at the library through April!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Camp Half-Blood

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers, Games, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

We're hosting a round of Camp Half-Blood challenges! Build siege equipment with Ares or learn Greek with Athena, make your camp bracelet and get your camp ID. Percy Jackson would b...

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers, Games, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We're hosting a round of Camp Half-Blood challenges! Build siege equipment with Ares or learn Greek with Athena, make your camp bracelet and get your camp ID. Percy Jackson would be proud.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Black background with art supplies in circle around library logo

Crafternoon

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Drop in for a quick craft in the Children's Room! Available while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Event Details:

Drop in for a quick craft in the Children's Room! Available while supplies last. 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

Science related tools, graphics of robots, technology, circuits and drafting and drawing tools with STEM written over the top

LEGO Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
LEGO Club:

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

LEGO Club

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

picture of bingo cards and ball with words grades k through 6

After School BINGO

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Kids can drop-in to play BINGO after school and win books or other cool prizes. 

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Kids can drop-in to play BINGO after school and win books or other cool prizes. 

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

Crafty Kids

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Crafty Kids:

Creative crafts for creative kids! Our crafts can get messy sometimes, so please dress accordingly.    

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Crafty Kids

Creative crafts for creative kids! Our crafts can get messy sometimes, so please dress accordingly.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Science related tools, graphics of robots, technology, circuits and drafting and drawing tools with STEM written over the top

LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
LEGO Club:

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 22

LEGO Club

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Disclaimer(s)

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.