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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, 0-5 Years
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades 4-6" group.

Peep STEM Challenge

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Are peeps a delicious treat or STEM tool? Test your skills with some fun challenges and experiments using the marshmallow chicks! 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5 Years
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Pipsqueak Playdate

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5 Years
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Baby and Me

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5 Years
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
Program Type: 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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.

Fun Size Kitchen

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children, 0-5 Years, Grades K-3
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years, Grades K-3
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades 4-6" group.

LEGO Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16

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. 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, 0-5 Years
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades 4-6" group.

After School BINGO

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5 Years
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Pipsqueak Playdate

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5 Years
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Baby and Me

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5 Years
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
Program Type: 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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, 0-5 Years
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5 Years
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades 4-6" group.

Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Pipsqueak Playdate

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5 Years
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Baby and Me

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5 Years
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
Program Type: 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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades 4-6" group.

Crafty Kids

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16

Crafty Kids

Creative crafts for creative kids! Our crafts can get messy sometimes, so please dress accordingly.  

 

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. 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, 0-5 Years
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades 4-6" group.

Paint Along with Miss Amber

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Miss Amber will be leading a painting class for kids. We will have the supplies available for you to follow along and create a mini-masterpiece.

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. 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5 Years
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Pipsqueak Playdate

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5 Years
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Baby and Me

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5 Years
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
Program Type: 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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Play Dough Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5 Years
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
Program Type: Creative Makers
Event Details:

Come squish, smoosh, roll and flatten play dough at our activity stations and learn about the important skills and benefits children are gaining by playing and exploring!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required