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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
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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
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
Oct
18
2024
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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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 (provide details)
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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 Full (A&B)
Purpose of Meeting (provide details)
Educational meeting for East side of Des Moines community
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This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
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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
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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 B
Purpose of Meeting (provide details)
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:
Study Room 1
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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 (provide details)
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Oct
13
2024
Sun
Townhomes of Venburry HOA
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 B
Purpose of Meeting (provide details)
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 (provide details)
Spread the joy of crochet through learning opportunities and time for community building.
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This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group.
Oct
18
2024
Fri
Teen Hangout: Tim Burton Selfies
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Library Branch:
Altoona Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:
Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet friends and chill. There will be a weekly activity, or you can just hang out, study, or relax. This week, we're drawing selfies, Tim Burton-style!
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.
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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.
Children,
Grades K-3,
Grades 4-6
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.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades 4-6" group.
Grades K-3,
Grades 4-6
Closed
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades 4-6" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Altoona Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group:
Grades K-3,
Grades 4-6
Program Type:
Other
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Is reading out loud kind of hard? Do you wish you had a fluffy buddy who would listen no matter what? APL is partnering with Prelude Assistance Dogs to offer 15-minute sessions for young readers to practice reading aloud to a therapy dog.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Altoona Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Event Details:
Crochet lovers, unite! Bring a project you're working on, practice the basics, or work on a project with us. We have beginner patterns and supplies available for those just starting out.
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.
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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.
Children,
Grades K-3,
Grades 4-6
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.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Altoona Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group:
Children,
Grades K-3,
Grades 4-6
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Is reading out loud kind of hard? Do you wish you had a fluffy buddy who would listen no matter what? APL is partnering with Prelude Assistance Dogs to offer 15-minute sessions for young readers to practice reading aloud to a therapy dog.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Making with Cricut: Stickers
Closed
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Library Branch:
Altoona Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Come join us for a crafty evening and learn about making stickers with the Cricut machines! We'll go over basic design, troubleshooting, and everyone will get a chance to make a few stickers to take home.
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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 (provide details)
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This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Who picked this book? Club
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Library Branch:
Altoona Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room Full (A&B)
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.
Click here for more information about our book clubs.
Event Details:
This month we're reading Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas.
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