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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-24 Months" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (Ages 2-3)" group.

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group.
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. It doesn’t matter whether you are young or old, rent or own, single or with a house full of kids, the task of creating a will or an advanced directive can be confusing and down-right intimidating. Join Tyler Sm...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-24 Months" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (Ages 2-3)" group.
This event is in the "PreK (Ages 3-5)" group.

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 ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-24 Months" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (Ages 2-3)" group.
This event is in the "PreK (Ages 3-5)" group.

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

This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group.

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (Ages 2-3)" group.
This event is in the "PreK (Ages 3-5)" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
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 "0-24 Months" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (Ages 2-3)" group.

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
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. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-24 Months" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (Ages 2-3)" group.
This event is in the "PreK (Ages 3-5)" group.

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-24 Months" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (Ages 2-3)" group.
This event is in the "PreK (Ages 3-5)" group.

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
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:
This month we will be reading The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. ...
This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group.
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (Ages 2-3)" group.
This event is in the "PreK (Ages 3-5)" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
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 "Early Elementary (Grades K-3)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6)" group.

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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: 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 "0-24 Months" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (Ages 2-3)" group.

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group.
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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-24 Months" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (Ages 2-3)" group.
This event is in the "PreK (Ages 3-5)" group.

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 ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-24 Months" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (Ages 2-3)" group.
This event is in the "PreK (Ages 3-5)" group.

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-24 Months" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (Ages 2-3)" group.
This event is in the "PreK (Ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-3)" group.

Fun Size Kitchen

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Registration
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), Early Elementary (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. We'll also learn important kitchen skills like following directions, stirring,mashin...

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 "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group.
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler (Ages 2-3)" group.
This event is in the "PreK (Ages 3-5)" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Toddler (Ages 2-3), PreK (Ages 3-5)
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