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Solos

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Altoona Public Library
Purpose of Meeting (provide details):

Play 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 (provide details)

Play dominoes

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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

Pokemon PowerPoint Night

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Have some strong feelings about Pokemon you'd like to share this National Pokemon Day? Create a 3-minute presentation on Pokemon topics such as: your favorite Pokemon, your least f...

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

Have some strong feelings about Pokemon you'd like to share this National Pokemon Day? Create a 3-minute presentation on Pokemon topics such as: your favorite Pokemon, your least favorite, which one you could beat in a fight, etc.

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Adult Coloring @ Brightside

Thursday, February 27, 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

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Pipsqueak Playdate

Friday, February 28, 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

Teen Hangout

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet friends and chill. There will be a weekly activity, or you can just hang out, study, or relax. Th...

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

Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet friends and chill. There will be a weekly activity, or you can just hang out, study, or relax.

Girl Scouts Troop Meeting

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Purpose of Meeting (provide details):

We are starting a troop in the area that GSGI staff will be helping with for the first FOUR meetings. We'll provide all of the resources and supplies needed. You'll make new friend...

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)

We are starting a troop in the area that GSGI staff will be helping with for the first FOUR meetings. We'll provide all of the resources and supplies needed. You'll make new friends, enjoy fun activities, and so much more!

Glowforge Basics

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Interested in using our Glowforge Pro in the Maker Hub? This is where to start! We'll go over safety, cleaning, materials, and basic operation. Once you have completed the session,...

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Interested in using our Glowforge Pro in the Maker Hub? This is where to start! We'll go over safety, cleaning, materials, and basic operation.

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.

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Baby and Me

Monday, March 3, 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
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive storytime designed for parents/caregivers and their infants and toddlers and their stuffies. We'll sing songs, listen to stories, make crafts, and lear...

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

Join us for this interactive storytime designed for parents/caregivers and their infants and toddlers and their stuffies. We'll sing songs, listen to stories, make crafts, and learn early literacy skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

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Fun Size Kitchen

Monday, March 3, 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.

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Senior Set: Splat Studio

Tuesday, March 4, 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: 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.

Country Cove Homeowners Association

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Purpose of Meeting (provide details):

Association Annual 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)

Association Annual Meeting

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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 5, 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

Nehemiah Academy Co-op

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B at Altoona Public Library
Purpose of Meeting (provide details):

educational homeschool coop

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)

educational homeschool coop

How to Protect Your Assets from Court, Nursing Homes, and Disputes

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
Event Details:

Protect Your Estate in 3 Easy Steps.Learn about the importance of wills, trusts, how to navigate probate, and Medicaid planning from our expert speaker, Tyler Smith from Smith...

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Protect Your Estate in 3 Easy Steps.

Learn about the importance of wills, trusts, how to navigate probate, and Medicaid planning from our expert speaker, Tyler Smith from Smith Law Firm.
 

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Toddler Time

Thursday, March 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
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, 0-5 Years
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

DIY Scrapbook Bookmarks

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

Make some bookmarks using old paper, pressed flowers, and whatever else we have lying around! Each participant will bring home three bookmarks made of recycled materials and paper....

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Make some bookmarks using old paper, pressed flowers, and whatever else we have lying around! Each participant will bring home three bookmarks made of recycled materials and paper. 

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

Pipsqueak Playdate

Friday, March 7, 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

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Baby and Me

Monday, March 10, 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
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive storytime designed for parents/caregivers and their infants and toddlers and their stuffies. We'll sing songs, listen to stories, make crafts, and lear...

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

Join us for this interactive storytime designed for parents/caregivers and their infants and toddlers and their stuffies. We'll sing songs, listen to stories, make crafts, and learn early literacy skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

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Senior Set: Crafting

Tuesday, March 11, 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, 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.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, March 11, 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
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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 12, 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

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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