Altoona Public Library

9:00am-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.

Time	Sun (11/09)	Mon (11/10)	Tue (11/11)	Wed (11/12)	Thu (11/13)	Fri (11/14)	Sat (11/15)
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 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 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
11 am
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Senior Set: Crafting 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 Event Details: Senior Set: Crafting Get guided, step-by-step instructions to complete a unique craft from start to finish. All materials are provided. Adults ages 60+ only. Registration is required and space is limited. This month we're making: Holiday Cards 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.				This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Fiber Swap 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults (18+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" 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: Adults (18+) Event Details: Too many WIPs (works-in-progress) in your stash? Bring your extra knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other fiber supplies in to swap them for something new! Disclaimer(s) Registration is Not Required
2 pm
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 After School BINGO 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6 Program Type: Games Event Details: Kids can drop-in to play BINGO after school and win books or other cool prizes. Disclaimer(s) Parent Supervision Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is Not Required		This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Teen Hangout 3:30pm–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: Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet friends and chill. Play board games or the Switch, make crafts, eat snacks, or just hang out! Disclaimer(s) Registration is Not Required
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 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			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 LEGO Club 5:30pm–6:30pm 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, STEM Registration Required 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. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Handmade Hangout 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: Creative Makers Event Details: Working on a crochet project? Dabbling in drawing? Bring your project and hang out with other creative friends! We'll also have make and take kits available to try different types of projects, such as crochet, crafts, and other artsy projects. Disclaimer(s) Registration is Not Required			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Sheep to Sweater: Knitting 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+) Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the final part of a three-part Fiber Arts series about all the work it takes to go from raw material to finished project.
7 pm			Reservation Eagle Creek Estates HOA 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 Full (A&B) Purpose of Meeting (provide details) HOA special meeting	Reservation Financial Freedom - A class on personal finance 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 B Purpose of Meeting (provide details) Get out of Debt class with budgeting and money management skills