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 (12/07)	Mon (12/08)	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)	Sat (12/13)
9 am			Reservation Venbury II HOA Coffee Chat 9:30am–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) Venbury II HOA meeting
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Cancelled 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 Cancelled 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 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 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 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 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
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+) Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Waitlist Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+) Program Type: Creative Makers Registration Required Event Details: 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. This month we're making: Puzzle Piece Holiday Ornaments 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.				This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Teen Maker Lab 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens (Grades 6-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Open Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12) Program Type: Creative Makers Registration Required Event Details: The Maker Lab is a chance for you to learn about and use the equipment in our MakerSpace. This month, we'll make holiday ornaments using the sublimation machine!
2 pm
3 pm	Reservation Bible Teaching Session 3:00pm–4:45pm 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 Full (A&B) Purpose of Meeting (provide details) To study the Bible			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 After School BINGO 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 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: Kids can drop-in to play BINGO after school and win books or other cool prizes. Disclaimer(s) Parent Supervision Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is Not Required		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 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 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			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 Waitlist 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 Waitlist 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 Handmade Hangout 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens (Grades 6-12) This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12) Program Type: Creative Makers Event Details: Working on a crochet project? Dabbling in drawing? Bring your project and hang out with other creative friends!		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group 3D Printing Basics 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults (18+) Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Waitlist Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Adults (18+) Registration Required Event Details: Come learn about the basics of 3D printing and observe the APL Maker Hub printers at work. We'll go over safety, cleaning, materials, and basic operation. Ages 18+, registration required.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Holiday Mugs 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults (18+) Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Waitlist Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Creative Makers Registration Required Event Details: We've added a second date (December 23)! Please only register for one date to make sure that there is room for everyone.
7 pm			Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Program Type: Library Meeting