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Adult Coloring @ Brightside

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
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

Glowforge Basics

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults (18+)
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Senior Set: Splat Studio

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors (Ages 60+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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.

Senior Set: Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors (Ages 60+)
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

Who picked this book? Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson.

Booked for Lunch Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson.

Senior Set: Crafting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors (Ages 60+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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.

Social Security & Retirement Planning Basics

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join special guest speaker Ryan Biniak with the Society for Financial Awareness for a seminar covering: 

Making with Glowforge

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

If you have your Glowforge Basics Altoona Public Library certificate, or are interested in designing laser cut projects, get the basics during our introduction to the options available for designing and cutting/engraving projects with our Glowforg

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.

Cookbook Swap

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Looking for some new recipes to start the new year? Bring your old cookbooks in and start fresh!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Senior Set: Movie Matinee

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors (Ages 60+)
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

Social Security & Retirement Planning Basics

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults (18+)
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join special guest speaker Ryan Biniak with the Society for Financial Awareness for a seminar covering: 

Adult Coloring @ Brightside

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
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

Glowforge Basics

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults (18+)
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration 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.

Senior Set: Splat Studio

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors (Ages 60+)
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration 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.

Splat Studio

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

If you have a desire to dabble in acrylics, we've got an adult art studio for you! The library supplies a prepared canvas for dry painting, acrylic paints, brushes, easels, aprons, and space for you to spread out.

Intro to Crochet

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Time to pick up a cozy craft! 

Senior Set: Crafting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors (Ages 60+)
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration 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.

Cricut Basics

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come join us and learn how to use the Cricut printer. We will go over basic design, materials, and machine troubleshooting, and everyone will be able to complete their own basic project.

Senior Set: Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors (Ages 60+)
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

Who picked this book? Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhorn. 

Intro to Crochet

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Time to pick up a cozy craft! 

Booked for Lunch Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhorn. 

Senior Set: Movie Matinee

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors (Ages 60+)
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