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Adult Coloring @ Brightside

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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

Splat Studio

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Adult SPLAT Studio

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. We'll even post some ideas for inspiration or you can bring your own. This is not a guided painting event. 

Participants must arrive between 5:45pm and 6:00pm for entry.

This program is a repeat of a Senior Set program (for ages 60+). Only register for one Splat Studio program, second 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.

Puzzle Competish

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ready to puzzle your way to greatness? Bring your team of 3-5 puzzlers and battle jigsaw style! Register once with your team name and the registering member's contact information. Our puzzle for this round is 500 pieces. Limber up those fingers and g...

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.

Make & Gift Medley

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Need a few (or 4 or 5) hand-made gifts for the holidays? Stop by various stations, each with quick projects perfect for gift-giving. Arrival is between 6:45pm and 7pm. Because this is an after-hours program, late arrivals are not an option. ...

Card Making

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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:
Join us for a step by step tutorial into card making. All the materials will be provided. ...

Who picked this book?Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Event Details:
The book for the month of December is The Keeper of Lost things by Ruth Hogan. ...

Booked for Lunch Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

Event Details:
The book for the month of December is The Keeper of Lost things by Ruth Hogan. ...

Intro 2 Knitting

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Get ready for the winter season by picking up a cozy craft! We will focus solely on beginning techniques, including chaining and the basic knit stitch. By the end of the program, you'll have all of the skills you need to begin your very own scarf. We...

Adult Coloring @ Brightside

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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

Splat Studio

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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

Adult SPLAT Studio

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. We'll even post some ideas for inspiration or you can bring your own. This is not a guided painting event. 

Participants must arrive between 5:45pm and 6:00pm for entry.

This program is a repeat of a Senior Set program (for ages 60+). Only register for one Splat Studio program, second 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.

Puzzle and Game Swap

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:
Are your puzzles and games becoming ho-hum? Swap them out! For every item you bring, receive a voucher to choose one new to you. If a puzzle is missing more than 3 pieces, please do not swap. If there are 1-2 pieces missing, please mark the box. D...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Puzzle and Game Grab

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:
Are your puzzles and games becoming ho-hum? Swap them out! This event is for the general public. You'll receive two vouchers to find some new to you games and puzzles. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Self Defense Basics

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Join us as Officer Blaine Shutts from the Altoona Police Department walk us through the basics of self defense and how to best protect ourselves in every day life.     ...

Who picked this book?Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Booked for Lunch Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

Event Details:
The book for the month of December is The Keeper of Lost things by Ruth Hogan. ...

Explore VR

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to experience the wonders of virtual reality? Come test our brand-new Oculus Quest VR headsets! We'll have games and more to explore! ...

Adult Coloring @ Brightside

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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

Splat Studio

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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

Adult SPLAT Studio

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. We'll even post some ideas for inspiration or you can bring your own. This is not a guided painting event. 

Participants must arrive between 5:45pm and 6:00pm for entry.

This program is a repeat of a Senior Set program (for ages 60+). Only register for one Splat Studio program, second 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.

Who picked this book?Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Booked for Lunch Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

Adult Coloring @ Brightside

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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

Splat Studio

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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

Adult SPLAT Studio

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. We'll even post some ideas for inspiration or you can bring your own. This is not a guided painting event. 

Participants must arrive between 5:45pm and 6:00pm for entry.

This program is a repeat of a Senior Set program (for ages 60+). Only register for one Splat Studio program, second 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.

Peaceful Puzzling

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Games, Social Gathering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Looking for a chance to join the puzzling fun, but not wanting the pressure of the competition? Join us for some piece and quiet, where we will provide puzzles, snacks and a relaxing environment for you to get your puzzle fix! ...

Who picked this book?Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.