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Senior Set: Games

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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

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Pokémon Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 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

Pokémon fans drop in for themed crafts, activities and games.  Show off your cards, play or chat with other fans!

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:

Pokémon fans drop in for themed crafts, activities and games.  Show off your cards, play or chat with other fans!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

VR Night

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 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 Power Wash Simulator, or try games like Job Simulator and Beat Saber.

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After School BINGO

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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

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

Learn to Play Mah Jongg

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Guest Speakers/Performers
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)

Back by popular demand! Priority will be given to registrants who weren't able to attend the previous session. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Games, Guest Speakers/Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Priority will be given to registrants who weren't able to attend the previous session. 

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Senior Set: Games

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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

Game Night

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)

It's game on at the library! Come hang out in the meeting room with snacks and a variety of games. Play the Switch on the TV, or enjoy games like UNO, Exploding Kittens, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, and a variety of others from our collection.

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

It's game on at the library! Come hang out in the meeting room with snacks and a variety of games. Play the Switch on the TV, or enjoy games like UNO, Exploding Kittens, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, and a variety of others from our collection.

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Pokémon Club

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6

Pokémon fans drop in for themed crafts, activities and games.  Show off your cards, play or chat with other fans!

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:

Pokémon fans drop in for themed crafts, activities and games.  Show off your cards, play or chat with other fans!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

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Plants vs. Zombies Lock-In

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Grades 4-6

Zombies have invaded the library! Join us after hours for pizza and team challenges. Who will come out on top plants or zombies?

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

Zombies have invaded the library! Join us after hours for pizza and team challenges. Who will come out on top plants or zombies?

Disclaimer(s)

Children's Lockin

Because this program takes place after our normal hours, a signed permission form from a parent or guardian must be completed for participation. The form can be picked up at the library, or downloaded here, and can be filled out in advance or completed at drop off. 

Food Allergies

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

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.

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Senior Set: Games

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 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