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Solos

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Altoona Public Library
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Play Dominos

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Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting (provide details)

Play Dominos

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Crafty Kids

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Crafty Kids:

Creative crafts for creative kids! Our crafts can get messy sometimes, so please dress accordingly.    

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.

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Play Dough Playtime

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
Event Details:

Come squish, smoosh, roll and flatten play dough at our activity stations and learn about the important skills and benefits children are gaining by playing and exploring!

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years
Program Type: Creative Makers
Event Details:

Come squish, smoosh, roll and flatten play dough at our activity stations and learn about the important skills and benefits children are gaining by playing and exploring!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

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Senior Set: Movie Matinee

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Seniors (Ages 60+)
Senior Set: Movie Matinee:

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon while watching a film on our big screen. Come alone or bring a friend! Fresh-popped popcorn and beverages will be provided.

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Movie

Senior Set: Movie Matinee

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon while watching a film on our big screen. Come alone or bring a friend! Fresh-popped popcorn and beverages will be provided.

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

Zoom Zoom Zoom

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Do you like things that go? We've got marble runs, race cars and more for free play and experimentation. Let's go!

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Do you like things that go? We've got marble runs, race cars and more for free play and experimentation. Let's go!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

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Storytime Swim

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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...

Offsite Event
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

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LEGO Club

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
LEGO Club:

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 22

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.

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Toddler Time

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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 fre...

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

Kids Cafe Lunch Packing

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Come help us serve our community by packing weekend lunch bags for Kid's Cafe. Kid's Cafe is a wonderful, local program that provides summer meals to the food insecure,  At-Ri...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Come help us serve our community by packing weekend lunch bags for Kid's Cafe.

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

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Pokémon Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Pokémon fans drop in for themed crafts, activities and games.  Show off your cards, play or chat with other fans!

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:

Pokémon fans drop in for themed crafts, activities and games.  Show off your cards, play or chat with other fans!

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Supervision

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is Not Required

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Adult Coloring @ Brightside

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
Adult Coloring at Brightside Aleworks:

Join us at Brightside Aleworks (480 Center Pl) at 6:30pm for a fun night of coloring! We will bring the art supplies, you can bring your friends and money for drinks!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Creative Makers

Adult Coloring at Brightside Aleworks

Join us at Brightside Aleworks (480 Center Pl) at 6:30pm for a fun night of coloring! We will bring the art supplies, you can bring your friends and money for drinks!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

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Pipsqueak Playdate

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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...

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

Puzzle & Game Swap

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Are your puzzles and games becoming ho-hum? Swap them out!For each item you bring to swap between 06/20 and 06/27, receive a voucher to choose one 'new-to-you' item. If a puzzle is...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Are your puzzles and games becoming ho-hum? Swap them out!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is Not Required

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Baby and Me

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
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 lear...

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

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Messy Science

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Get messy in the name of science! We will have scientific demonstrations and experiments that are sure to amaze! Demonstrations will start promptly at 3:30 so please arrive on time...

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get messy in the name of science! We will have scientific demonstrations and experiments that are sure to amaze! Demonstrations will start promptly at 3:30 so please arrive on time. 

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.

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Shimmie Shake

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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. 

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

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Senior Set: Splat Studio

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Seniors (Ages 60+)
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...

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.

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LEGO Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
LEGO Club:

Do you like building with LEGOs? Then you'll love LEGO Club! Come build a masterpiece; we'll supply the LEGOs.

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.

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Storytime Swim

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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...

Offsite Event
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

Let's Draw Comics! with Buck Jones

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Event Details:

Buck Jones is here and he's gonna teach you everything you need to know to start drawing your own comics! We'll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity.

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Children, 0-5 Years, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Buck Jones is here and he's gonna teach you everything you need to know to start drawing your own comics! We'll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity.

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.

Cricut Basics

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Makers
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Come join us and learn how to use the Cricut printer. We will go over basic design, materials, and machine troubleshooting, and everyone will be able to complete their own basic pr...

Required
Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Creative Makers
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come join us and learn how to use the Cricut printer. We will go over basic design, materials, and machine troubleshooting, and everyone will be able to complete their own basic project.

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Toddler Time

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5 Years
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 fre...

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

Kids Cafe Lunch Packing

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Full (A&B) at Altoona Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Come help us serve our community by packing weekend lunch bags for Kid's Cafe. Kid's Cafe is a wonderful, local program that provides summer meals to the food insecure,  At-Ri...

Library Branch: Altoona Public Library
Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Come help us serve our community by packing weekend lunch bags for Kid's Cafe.

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

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