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 (7/19)	Mon (7/20)	Tue (7/21)	Wed (7/22)	Thu (7/23)	Fri (7/24)	Sat (7/25)
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 Preschool Picasso 10:00am–11:00am 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: 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.		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	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 Superhero Training 10:00am–11:00am Children, 0-5 Years, Grades K-3 Upcoming 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years, Grades K-3 Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? Complete the obstacle course and check other tasks off your list to earn your official superhero certificate! 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.
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 "Adults (18+)" group Booked for Lunch Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults (18+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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. This month we're reading: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
1 pm			This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Senior Set: Games 1:00pm–3:00pm Seniors (Ages 60+) This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group 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				This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Social Stitch 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults (18+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Social Gathering Event Details: Bring your knitting, cross-stitch, hand sewing, or other fiber crafts to the library and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with fellow Stitchers! Whatever you're working on, drop in to share tips, swap patterns, and make new friends. 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 Paint Along with Miss Amber 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6 Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Grades 4-6" group DIY Drawstring Bags 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Grades 4-6 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Grades 4-6" group Upcoming Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Children, Grades 4-6 Program Type: Creative Makers Registration Required Event Details: Create a design, then print and press a personalized drawstring bag using our Maker Hub sublimation printer and press! 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.
5 pm
6 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 Crafty Kids 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6 Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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 Crafty Kids Creative crafts for creative kids! Our crafts can get messy sometimes, so please 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.		Reservation Falcon Ridge II Homeowner association Meeting 6:15pm–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) Association Meeting