Altoona Public Library

2:00pm-5:00pm

Altoona Public Library
700 8th Street SW
Altoona, IA 50009
United States

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Sun: 2:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Baby and Me 10:00am–11:00am Children, 0-5 Years This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group 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 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	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Shimmie Shake 10:00am–10:30am Children, 0-5 Years This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group 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 Event Details: Come dance, groove, and learn at this interactive storytime filled with songs, dance and fun stories! Caregivers are encouraged to come ready to 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 "0-5 Years" group Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children, 0-5 Years This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group 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	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Toddler Time 10:00am–11:00am Children, 0-5 Years This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group 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	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Pipsqueak Playdate 10:00am–11:00am Children, 0-5 Years This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group 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	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 Life-size Candyland 10:00am–12:00pm Children, 0-5 Years, Grades K-3 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 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, Grades K-3 Program Type: Games Event Details: Travel through the lollipop forest, chocolate swamp and more! Bring your friends and drop in to play Life-size Candyland and win some sweet treats. 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. Registration is Not Required
11 am
12 pm		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 Fun Size Kitchen 12:30pm–1:30pm Children, 0-5 Years, Grades K-3 Closed Registration Required 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 Closed 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, Grades K-3 Program Type: Creative Makers Registration Required 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. 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. 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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Senior Set: Splat Studio 1:00pm–3:00pm Seniors (Ages 60+) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Closed 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: Seniors (Ages 60+) Program Type: Creative Makers Registration Required 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. 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.
2 pm	Reservation Filipinno American Assn of Iowa 2:30pm–4:30pm 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) Association Meeting
3 pm				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 Paint Along with Miss Amber 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6 Closed Registration Required 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 Closed 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: Creative Makers Registration Required 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. 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.		This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Summer Teen Hangout 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens (Grades 6-12) This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group 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: 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.
4 pm					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 Crafternoon 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 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
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Button Making 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens (Grades 6-12) This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group 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: Games Event Details: We'll have the button maker and supplies ready for you to create your own buttons! Disclaimer(s) Registration is Not Required	This event is in the "Community Event" group National Night Out 6:00pm–8:00pm Community Event Offsite Event This event is in the "Community Event" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Community Event Event Details: It's the annual National Night Out! Stop by the Library's spot for information, activities, and goodies! For more information on the event, visit https://www.facebook.com/AltoonaNNO Disclaimer(s) This program is off-site Registration is Not Required		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Lessons of the Holocaust 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults (18+) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Closed 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: Adults (18+) Program Type: Guest Speaker Registration Required Event Details: Join educator Brad Wilkening as he uses historical accounts and survivors' stories to show why the genocide of World War II is more relevant than ever.