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Will It Waffle? Summer Edition

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come make waffle creations such as s'mores, apple pie, and ice cream sandwiches, and Color Your World--and your food--with rainbow waffles. See what colorful concoctions you can come up with!

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.

Crafty Kids

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, PreK (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-3), Upper Elementary (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.

Senior Set: Movie Matinee

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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

LEGO Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Early Elementary (Grades K-3), Upper Elementary (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.

Tales Around Town- Altoona Area Historical Society

10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-3)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Tales around Town where we take Storytime to a different venue each week.  We will have a fun interactive Storytime followed by a firsthand experience of what each location offers our community!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is off-site

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

Bubble Art

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-3), Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us to make art with bubbles! We'll have a variety of ways to make the bubbles- you bring the creativity. This program is intended for kids ages 3 and up along with their parents/legal guardian. 

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather, please check back here for updates.

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.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3)
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

Estate Planning Workshop with Smith Law

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Protect Your Estate in 3 Easy Steps.

Pipsqueak Playdate

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
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

Solos

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Permission to use library meeting space in no way implies that the library supports the views espoused by the group.
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Playing dominoes

Paint Along with Miss Amber

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, PreK (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-3), Upper Elementary (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.

Teen Outdoor Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: South Lawn
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Grab some friends and join us for games outside! We'll raid our Library of Stuff and set up games such as Giant Snakes and Ladders, Giant Jenga, mini golf, and Sidewalk Pictionary. Popsicles and ice cream treats will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather, please check back here for updates.

Registration is Not Required

Shimmie Shake

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime

Shimmie Shake

Come dance, groove, and learn at this interactive storytime filled with songs, dance and fun stories! Parents are encouraged to come ready to work out and dance along with their kids.
 

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

Squeegee Painting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Event Details:

Ditch the paintbrush and try a new, colorful way to paint - with squeegees! Drop in and create abstract works of art, or reveal a hidden illustration. May get messy, please dress accordingly.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Senior Set: Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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

Tales Around Town- Cubbie Bear

10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-3)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Tales around Town where we take Storytime to a different venue each week.  We will have a fun interactive Storytime followed by a firsthand experience of what each location offers our community!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is off-site

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

Meet The Maker Hub- Cricut

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

Get to know all the tools the Maker Hub has to offer. Each session will focus on a different tool- this session is focused on the Cricut. Kids will learn how the Cricut works, watch the Cricut at work and take home a Cricut-created item.

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.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3)
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

Teen Minute to Win It Challenge

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Be ready to bounce, flip, stack, hop, roll, balance, and catapult your way to victory in this game of dexterity challenges!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

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:

This month we will be reading The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

Pipsqueak Playdate

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-24 Months, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
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

Bridgerton High Tea

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of tea, treats, and trivia in honor of the newest season of Bridgerton! 

Costumes encouraged, but not required. 

Registration is required as space will be limited. 

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.