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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.
Jul
21
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Altoona Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group:
Children,
0-5 Years
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 "Children" group.
Jul
22
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Altoona Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Discover famous artists through a story and then create your own masterpiece! Creating masterpieces can get messy, so 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. Registration for non-residents that is marked "yes" for residency will be canceled and moved to the pending waitlist if space is available. You may receive two emails, one for the cancelation and one for the pending waitlist. Your registration will automatically move to confirmed on the correct date if seats are available.
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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.
Jul
24
2025
Thu
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.
Jul
25
2025
Fri
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 Full (A&B)
Purpose of Meeting (provide details)
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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.
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Age Group:
Children,
0-5 Years
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us at the Altoona Aquatics Park for a short storytime in the shallow end of the pool. This storytime is recommended for children ages 6 and under, but siblings may also attend.
Disclaimer(s)
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather, please check back here for updates.
This program is off-site
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 "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
Jul
21
2025
Mon
Booked for Lunch Book Club
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.
Click here for more information about our book clubs.
Event Details:
This month we're reading Horse by Geraldine Brooks.
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This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group.
This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group.
Jul
22
2025
Tue
Senior Set: Movie Matinee
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
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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 "Grades K-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades 4-6" group.
Children,
0-5 Years,
Grades K-3,
Grades 4-6
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.
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Storytime with the ICUBlind
Library Branch:
Altoona Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group:
Children,
0-5 Years,
Grades K-3,
Grades 4-6
Event Details:
We're hosting a storytime with Iowa Council of the United Blind! Kids will get to explore braille, meet a service dog and hear some stories about life as a blind person. All abilities are welcome!
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 "Adults (18+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.
Jul
20
2025
Sun
Library Branch:
Altoona Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Join us for a creative, relaxing afternoon of watercolor painting. We'll then transform those creations into beautiful greeting cards. No prior experience with watercolors or cardmaking needed. All materials provided.
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. Registration for non-residents that is marked "yes" for residency will be canceled and moved to the pending waitlist if space is available. You may receive two emails, one for the cancelation and one for the pending waitlist. Your registration will automatically move to confirmed on the correct date if seats are available.
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This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group.
Jul
25
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Altoona Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Event Details:
Missing friends this summer? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet old friends, make new ones, and chill! Play board games or the Switch, make crafts, eat snacks, or just hang 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.
Jul
24
2025
Thu
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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