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Water bottle, weights, apple, and towel setting on table with library logo on wall behind

Summer Reading Rainbow Run

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
South Lawn at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults (18+), Community Event
Event Details:

Run or walk your way along the trail by the library. Come wearing white and see how colorful you can get during the mile-long route!  Powder contains corn and pea starch.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: South Lawn
Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults (18+), Community Event
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Run or walk your way along the trail by the library. Come wearing white and see how colorful you can get during the mile-long route! 

Powder contains corn and pea starch.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather, please check back here for updates.

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.

Water bottle, weights, apple, and towel setting on table with library logo on wall behind

Summer Reading Rainbow Run

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Lawn at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults (18+), Community Event
Event Details:

Run or walk your way along the trail by the library. Come wearing white and see how colorful you can get during the mile-long route!  Powder contains corn and pea starch.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: South Lawn
Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults (18+), Community Event
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Run or walk your way along the trail by the library. Come wearing white and see how colorful you can get during the mile-long route! 

Powder contains corn and pea starch.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather, please check back here for updates.

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.

Teen Tie-Dye

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Drop in and Color Your World with new tie-dyed apparel! We'll have shirts, scrunchies, and other goodies for you to tie-dye and take home. All supplies provided. Please indicate sh...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Drop in and Color Your World with new tie-dyed apparel! We'll have shirts, scrunchies, and other goodies for you to tie-dye and take home. All supplies provided. Please indicate shirt size preference on registration form.

VR Game Night

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Virtual reality, actual awesomeness! Stop by and try painting in VR, solve puzzles in The Room, relax with Power Wash Simulator, or try games like Job Simulator and Beat Saber. ...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Virtual reality, actual awesomeness! Stop by and try painting in VR, solve puzzles in The Room, relax with Power Wash Simulator, or try games like Job Simulator and Beat Saber.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Will It Waffle? Summer Edition

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Come make waffle creations such as s'mores, apple pie, and ice cream sandwiches, and Color Your World--and your food--with rainbow waffles. See what colorful concoctions you can co...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come make waffle creations such as s'mores, apple pie, and ice cream sandwiches, and Color Your World--and your food--with rainbow waffles. See what colorful concoctions you can come up with!

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.

Teen Field Day

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Lawn at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Grab some friends and join us for games outside! We'll raid our Library of Stuff and set up games such as Giant Snakes and Ladders, Giant Jenga, mini golf, and Sidewalk Pictionary....

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: South Lawn
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Grab some friends and join us for games outside! We'll raid our Library of Stuff and set up games such as Giant Snakes and Ladders, Giant Jenga, mini golf, and Sidewalk Pictionary. Popsicles and ice cream treats will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather, please check back here for updates.

Registration is Not Required

Squeegee Painting

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Ditch the paintbrush and try a new, colorful way to paint - with squeegees! Drop in and create abstract works of art, or reveal a hidden illustration. May get messy, please dress a...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Event Details:

Ditch the paintbrush and try a new, colorful way to paint - with squeegees! Drop in and create abstract works of art, or reveal a hidden illustration. May get messy, please dress accordingly.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Teen Minute to Win It Challenge

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Be ready to bounce, flip, stack, hop, roll, balance, and catapult your way to victory in this game of dexterity challenges!

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Be ready to bounce, flip, stack, hop, roll, balance, and catapult your way to victory in this game of dexterity challenges!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Rubber Duck Cosplay

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Using Sharpies, paint, clay, and whatever else we can find, create custom cosplaying ducks based on your favorite fandoms! Drop in to create one or a whole flock.

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Event Details:

Using Sharpies, paint, clay, and whatever else we can find, create custom cosplaying ducks based on your favorite fandoms! Drop in to create one or a whole flock.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Hooks and Needles

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Yarn lovers, unite! Bring a project you're working on, practice the basics, or work on a project with us. We'll have beginner patterns and supplies available to try for knitters an...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Event Details:

Yarn lovers, unite! Bring a project you're working on, practice the basics, or work on a project with us. We'll have beginner patterns and supplies available to try for knitters and crocheters.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Jelly Bean Taste Test

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Think you know your Jelly Belly flavors? Come taste test an assortment of these colorful candies to test your skills - and maybe get Beanboozled!

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Think you know your Jelly Belly flavors? Come taste test an assortment of these colorful candies to test your skills - and maybe get Beanboozled!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Swift-Tea Party

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Celebrate Taylor Swift and her new album with us! We'll have blackout poetry, bingo, friendship bracelets, and tea to enjoy with fellow Swifties.

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Celebrate Taylor Swift and her new album with us! We'll have blackout poetry, bingo, friendship bracelets, and tea to enjoy with fellow Swifties.

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

VR Game Night

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Virtual reality, actual awesomeness! Stop by and try painting in VR, solve puzzles in The Room, relax with Power Wash Simulator, or try games like Job Simulator and Beat Saber. ...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Virtual reality, actual awesomeness! Stop by and try painting in VR, solve puzzles in The Room, relax with Power Wash Simulator, or try games like Job Simulator and Beat Saber.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

Hooks and Needles

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Yarn lovers, unite! Bring a project you're working on, practice the basics, or work on a project with us. We'll have beginner patterns and supplies available to try for knitters an...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Event Details:

Yarn lovers, unite! Bring a project you're working on, practice the basics, or work on a project with us. We'll have beginner patterns and supplies available to try for knitters and crocheters.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required