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Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Altoona Public Library
Purpose of Meeting (provide details):

SOLOS

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 (provide details)

SOLOS

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Adult Coloring @ Brightside

Thursday, December 18, 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!

Due to the holidays, this month we'll meet one week earlier than normal! 

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

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!

Due to the holidays, this month we'll meet one week earlier than normal! 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

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Who picked this book? Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
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...

This month we're reading: The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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.

Click here for more information about our book clubs.

This month we're reading: The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland

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

Pipsqueak Playdate

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
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

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

Teen Hangout

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet friends and chill. Play board games or the Switch, make crafts, eat snacks, or just hang out!

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Details:

Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet friends and chill. Play board games or the Switch, make crafts, eat snacks, or just hang out!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Holiday Maker Night

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Join us for a holiday maker event! Leave with customized holiday gifts made using the Glowforge Pro, Cricut, and art other art supplies.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a holiday maker event! Leave with customized holiday gifts made using the Glowforge Pro, Cricut, and art other art supplies.

Disclaimer(s)

Maker Hub

Maker Hub use is available for ages 18+. Minors must be accompanied by a legally responsible adult with the appropriate training certificate (issued by the library). You will be required to maintain proof of your certification(s). A waiver is required every time you use the Maker Hub. Waivers are available at the front desk, to be signed when you arrive for your Maker time slot.

Puzzle Competish

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Ready to puzzle your way to greatness? Bring your team of 3-5 puzzlers and battle jigsaw style!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to puzzle your way to greatness? Bring your team of 3-5 puzzlers and battle jigsaw style!

Learn to Crochet

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room B at Altoona Public Library
Purpose of Meeting (provide details):

Share the joy of crocheting in community. We welcome all ages to work on fiber arts already mastered or come ready to learn to crochet!

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 B
Purpose of Meeting (provide details)

Share the joy of crocheting in community. We welcome all ages to work on fiber arts already mastered or come ready to learn to crochet!

Group sitting around table with library logo in middle

Booked for Lunch Book Club

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
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...

This month we're reading: The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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.

Click here for more information about our book clubs.

This month we're reading: The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland

VR Afternoon

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Virtual reality, actual awesomeness! Try painting in VR, solve puzzles in The Room, relax with the Power Wash Simulator, or try games like Job Simulator and Beat Saber.

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Virtual reality, actual awesomeness! Try painting in VR, solve puzzles in The Room, relax with the Power Wash Simulator, or try games like Job Simulator and Beat Saber.

acting clapboard with library logo

Senior Set: Movie Matinee

Tuesday, December 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.

This month we're watching: Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) 

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

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.

This month we're watching: Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) 

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

Holiday Mugs

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

By popular demand, we've added a second date! Please make sure you are only registered for one date. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Event Details:

By popular demand, we've added a second date! Please make sure you are only registered for one date. 

Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Altoona Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Altoona Public Library

Teen Hangout

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet friends and chill. Play board games or the Switch, make crafts, eat snacks, or just hang out!

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Details:

Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet friends and chill. Play board games or the Switch, make crafts, eat snacks, or just hang out!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Cookie Decorating

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

We'll provide the cookies, frosting, and sprinkles - you bring the creativity as we decorate wintery sugar cookies!

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

We'll provide the cookies, frosting, and sprinkles - you bring the creativity as we decorate wintery sugar cookies!

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.

Closing Early at 3pm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Altoona Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Altoona Public Library

Closed

All Day
Altoona Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Altoona Public Library

Teen Hangout

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet friends and chill. Play board games or the Switch, make crafts, eat snacks, or just hang out!

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Details:

Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet friends and chill. Play board games or the Switch, make crafts, eat snacks, or just hang out!

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

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

Shimmie Shake

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years

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

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Event Details:

Come dance, groove, and learn at this interactive storytime filled with songs, dance and fun stories! Caregivers are encouraged to come ready to 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, January 5, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
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. Registration for non-residents that is marked "yes" for residency will be canceled and moved to the pending waitlist if space is available. You may receive two emails, one for the cancelation and one for the pending waitlist. Your registration will automatically move to confirmed on the correct date if seats are available.

Venbury II HOA Board Meeting

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Purpose of Meeting (provide details):

HOA Quarterly Board Meeting

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 Full (A&B)
Purpose of Meeting (provide details)

HOA Quarterly Board Meeting

group of senior citizens behind an easel with a painting

Senior Set: Splat Studio

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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...

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

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. Registration for non-residents that is marked "yes" for residency will be canceled and moved to the pending waitlist if space is available. You may receive two emails, one for the cancelation and one for the pending waitlist. Your registration will automatically move to confirmed on the correct date if seats are available.

Meadowglade South Townhomes HOA Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Altoona Public Library
Purpose of Meeting (provide details):

Annual HOA meeting, max 15 people.

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 B
Purpose of Meeting (provide details)

Annual HOA meeting, max 15 people.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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