Altoona Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

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 (9/28)	Mon (9/29)	Tue (9/30)	Wed (10/01)	Thu (10/02)	Fri (10/03)	Sat (10/04)
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Baby and Me 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 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	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Play Dough Playtime 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: 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	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Preschool Storytime 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: 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	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 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
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1 pm			This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Senior Set: Speaker Series 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+) Registration Required Event Details: Senior Set: Speaker Come listen to a speaker from the community as they share their knowledge and expertise with you. Beverages and snacks will be provided. This month Dietician Amy Clark from Hy-Vee will be speaking with us about a nutrition related topic.		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 solos
2 pm	Reservation Strips and Pieces 2:45pm–3:45pm 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) Getting together to sew						This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Glowforge Basics 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Interested in using our Glowforge Pro in the Maker Hub? This is where to start! We'll go over safety, cleaning, materials, and basic operation. Disclaimer(s) Maker Hub Maker Hub use is available for ages 18+. Minors must be accompanied by a legally responsible adult with the appropriate training certificate (issued by the library). You will be required to maintain proof of your certification(s). A waiver is required every time you use the Maker Hub. Waivers are available at the front desk, to be signed when you arrive for your Maker time slot.
3 pm						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) Registration is Not Required
4 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 Crafternoon 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6 Program Type: Creative Makers Event Details: Drop in for a quick craft in the Children's Room! Available while supplies last. Disclaimer(s) Parent Supervision Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is Not Required
5 pm			Reservation SEP Cheerleaders Parents 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 Full (A&B) Purpose of Meeting (provide details) Parents to discuss cheerleading
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Mindful Painting 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Are you ready to explore a unique, creative way to reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and tap into your inner artist? 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 Meadow View HOA Annual Meeting 2025 6:00pm–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) HOA Annual meeting	This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Teen Swiftie Party 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Creative Makers Event Details: Celebrate Taylor's new album release! Join fellow Swifties to create Taylor-inspired crafts such as a lyrics bookmark, "Lavender Haze" bath soak, and friendship bracelets. 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