Altoona Public Library

9:00am-9:00pm

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 (5/31)	Mon (6/01)	Tue (6/02)	Wed (6/03)	Thu (6/04)	Fri (6/05)	Sat (6/06)
10 am		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 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 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 Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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.	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 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				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Storytime Swim 11:15am–11:45am Children, 0-5 Years Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Library Branch: Off Site 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
12 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Fun Size Kitchen 12:30pm–1:30pm Children, 0-5 Years Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Upcoming Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Grades K-3" group This event is in the "Grades 4-6" group Make & Take: Bedazzled Sunglasses 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6 Program Type: Creative Makers Event Details: Drop in for quick and awesome crafts every Friday in June! This week we will be making bedazzled sunglasses. Available while supplies last. Disclaimer(s) Parent Supervision Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is Not Required