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LEGO Club

Wednesday, July 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.

hands holding gel pens on a wood background and an adult coloring sheet

Adult Coloring @ Brightside

Thursday, July 31, 2025 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

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

Pipsqueak Playdate

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
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

Black background with art supplies in circle around library logo

Fun Size Kitchen

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years, 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, 0-5 Years, 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.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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.

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
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

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

Pipsqueak Playdate

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
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

Black background with art supplies in circle around library logo

Senior Set: Crafting

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 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: Crafting:

Get guided, step-by-step instructions to complete a unique craft from start to finish. All materials are provided. Adults ages 60+ only. Registration is required and...

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 16

Senior Set: Crafting

Get guided, step-by-step instructions to complete a unique craft from start to finish. All materials are provided. Adults ages 60+ only. Registration is required and space is limited.

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.

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

LEGO Club

Tuesday, August 12, 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.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Program Type: Library Meeting
group of children on the floor watching a woman read a picture book

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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.

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
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

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

Pipsqueak Playdate

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
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

Scattered game pieces with library logo bottom right

Senior Set: Games

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Seniors (Ages 60+)
Senior Set: Games:

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Come alone or bring your friends to connect over some great games and light refreshments. Rummicub, cribbage, Mexican...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Games

Senior Set: Games

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Come alone or bring your friends to connect over some great games and light refreshments. Rummicub, cribbage, Mexican train dominoes, backgammon and more -- you choose!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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.

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
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

acting clapboard with library logo

Senior Set: Movie Matinee

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Seniors (Ages 60+)
Senior Set: Movie Matinee:

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon while watching a film on our big screen. Come alone or bring a friend! Fresh-popped popcorn and beverages will be provided.

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Movie

Senior Set: Movie Matinee

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon while watching a film on our big screen. Come alone or bring a friend! Fresh-popped popcorn and beverages will be provided.

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.

Registration is Not Required

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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.

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
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

hands holding gel pens on a wood background and an adult coloring sheet

Adult Coloring @ Brightside

Thursday, August 28, 2025 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

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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.

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
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

Black background with art supplies in circle around library logo

Fun Size Kitchen

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years, 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, 0-5 Years, 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.

Black background with art supplies in circle around library logo

Senior Set: Crafting

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 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: Crafting:

Get guided, step-by-step instructions to complete a unique craft from start to finish. All materials are provided. Adults ages 60+ only. Registration is required and...

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 16

Senior Set: Crafting

Get guided, step-by-step instructions to complete a unique craft from start to finish. All materials are provided. Adults ages 60+ only. Registration is required and space is limited.

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.

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

LEGO Club

Tuesday, September 9, 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.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Program Type: Library Meeting
group of children on the floor watching a woman read a picture book

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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.

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
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

Scattered game pieces with library logo bottom right

Senior Set: Games

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Seniors (Ages 60+)
Senior Set: Games:

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Come alone or bring your friends to connect over some great games and light refreshments. Rummicub, cribbage, Mexican...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Games

Senior Set: Games

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Come alone or bring your friends to connect over some great games and light refreshments. Rummicub, cribbage, Mexican train dominoes, backgammon and more -- you choose!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

acting clapboard with library logo

Senior Set: Movie Matinee

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Seniors (Ages 60+)
Senior Set: Movie Matinee:

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon while watching a film on our big screen. Come alone or bring a friend! Fresh-popped popcorn and beverages will be provided.

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Movie

Senior Set: Movie Matinee

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon while watching a film on our big screen. Come alone or bring a friend! Fresh-popped popcorn and beverages will be provided.

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.

Registration is Not Required