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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
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: 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.

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
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
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.

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

Toddler Time

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

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 - 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: 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

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
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: 20

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.

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.

Dragon Eyes

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
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: 20
Event Details:

Design and sculpt a Dragon Eye using air dry clay, a glass stone, markers and paint!  You decide, will your dragon be fierce or friendly? 

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.

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

Toddler Time

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

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 - 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: 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

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

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

Messy Masterpieces

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, 0-5 Years, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of process art. The journey here is just as important as the destination. We'll use cloud paint, salt drawing, and more to explore our creative sides. Just add your imagination!

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.

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.

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
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: 22

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.

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

Toddler Time

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

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 - 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: 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

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
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: 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.

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 - 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

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