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

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Time	Sun (5/25)	Mon (5/26)	Tue (5/27)	Wed (5/28)	Thu (5/29)	Fri (5/30)	Sat (5/31)
All Day	Closing Closed All Day 5/24–5/26 Branches: Altoona Public Library
10 am							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Community Event" group Summer Reading Rainbow Run 10:00am–10:30am Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults (18+), Community Event Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Community Event" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: South Lawn Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults (18+), Community Event Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required 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. 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 "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Community Event" group Summer Reading Rainbow Run 10:30am–11:00am Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults (18+), Community Event Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Community Event" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: South Lawn Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 6-12), Adults (18+), Community Event Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required 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. 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
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Senior Set: Movie Matinee 1:00pm–3:00pm Seniors (Ages 60+) This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" 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: Seniors (Ages 60+) Program Type: Movie Event Details: 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. This month we'll be watching: Barbie (2023). 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
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 LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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.		This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Teen Hangout 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens (Grades 6-12) This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" 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: Teens (Grades 6-12) Program Type: Social Gathering Event Details: Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library meeting room to meet friends and chill. Play board games or the Switch, make crafts, eat snacks, or just hang out! 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.
4 pm
5 pm			Reservation FOCUSS Community Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm 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) Community awareness and input of our services for youth
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Intro to Procreate: Learn to Draw Digitally 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults (18+) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" 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+) Program Type: Creative Makers Registration Required Event Details: In this beginner class, students will learn how to launch the Procreate app, the basics, and how the app works. They will learn about the best file sizes and document setup and how to use layers and basic tools.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Adult Coloring @ Brightside 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+) Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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