Altoona Public Library

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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 (10/08)	Mon (10/09)	Tue (10/10)	Wed (10/11)	Thu (10/12)	Fri (10/13)	Sat (10/14)
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Shimmie Shake (Canceled) 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: Health & Wellness, Storytime Shimmie Shake Come dance, groove, and learn at this interactive storytime filled with songs, dance and fun stories! Parents are encouraged to come ready to work out and dance along with their kids. Disclaimer(s) Parent Supervision Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is Not Required Curbside Service 10:00am–12:00pm Closed Registration Required Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Parking Lot Program Type: Curbside Service Registration Required		This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children This event is in the "Children" 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 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 Curbside Service 10:00am–12:00pm Closed Registration Required Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Parking Lot Program Type: Curbside Service Registration 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, 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 Curbside Service 10:00am–12:00pm Closed Registration Required Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Parking Lot Program Type: Curbside Service Registration Required	Reservation Fundraising Committee ( Enabling Garden) 10:00am–11:30am 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) Fundraising
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 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. 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.			Reservation Solos 1:00pm–4:00pm 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 A Purpose of Meeting (provide details) Play Dominoes
2 pm	Reservation Townhomes of Venbury 2:30pm–4:00pm 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) meeting
3 pm
4 pm
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 VR Game Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens (Grades 6-12) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" 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: Teens (Grades 6-12) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Virtual reality, actual awesomeness! Come test our brand-new Oculus Quest VR headsets! We'll have games like What the Bat? and Beat Saber loaded and ready to play.			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Scary Movie Trivia 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group 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: Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Test your knowledge of all things spooky and scary. Bring your team of 2-5 people and join us as we challenge you to scary movie trivia. Team "captain" will be the address used to determine residency. Register your entire team at one time.	This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Ghost Hunt at APL! 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens (Grades 6-12) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" 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: Teens (Grades 6-12) Program Type: Guest Speaker Registration Required Event Details: Ever wondered if the library is haunted? So have we! Join us on Friday the 13th as we welcome TNA Paranormal Society to the library to talk about their ghost investigations, the equipment they use, and what they've found. 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.
7 pm			Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Program Type: Library Meeting