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.

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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				Reservation Nehemiah Academy Co-op 12:00pm–2:00pm 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) Homeschool educational co-op class
1 pm			This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Senior Set: Games 1:00pm–3:00pm Seniors (Ages 60+) This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Seniors (Ages 60+) Program Type: Games Senior Set: Games Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Come alone or bring your friends to connect over some great games and light refreshments. Rummicub, cribbage, Mexican train dominoes, backgammon and more -- you choose! Disclaimer(s) Registration is Not Required		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) SOLOS		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Puzzle Competish 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults (18+) Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Full Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Ready to puzzle your way to greatness? Bring your team of 3-5 puzzlers and battle jigsaw style!
2 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 Engraved Creations 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 Registration Required Event Details: Team up with your grown up to design and engrave a custom keychain or ornament using the library's maker hub equipment! Drop in from 2-4pm to design your creation. Engraving must start by 3:45 to finish by 4pm. 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Open Hub 3:00pm–6:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors (Ages 60+)" group Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Glowforge Reservation (Out of Service) Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+) Program Type: Creative Makers Event Details: Drop in and visit the Maker Hub! Ask questions, look at the equipment, and see some projects completed using them. 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. Registration is Not 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 Paint Along with Miss Amber 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6 Full 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 Full Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6 Program Type: Creative Makers Registration Required Event Details: Miss Amber will be leading a painting class for kids. We will have the supplies available for you to follow along and create a mini-masterpiece. 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 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
5 pm
6 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 Crafty Kids 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6 Full 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 Full Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6 Program Type: Creative Makers Registration Required 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.		Reservation Centennial Terrace Owners Association Annual Meeting 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) This is for the HOA's Annual Meeting to discuss budget, repairs, future projects, etc...	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 Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors (Ages 60+) Program Type: Creative Makers Event Details: 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! Due to the holidays, this month we'll meet one week earlier than normal! Disclaimer(s) Registration is Not Required	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Holiday Maker Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults (18+) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Open Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Creative Makers Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a holiday maker event! Leave with customized holiday gifts made using the Glowforge Pro, Cricut, and art other art supplies. 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.
7 pm			Reservation Venbury Villas Home Owners Association 7:15pm–8:15pm 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) Annual meeting		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Who picked this book? Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults (18+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Library Branch: Altoona Public Library Room: Meeting Room Full (A&B) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Who picked this book? Club Who picked this book? Club is our longest running book club. Participants are encouraged to pick up a book in advance and attend the in-person discussion. Print copies are generally available to check out the day after the previous month's book club. For those living in Altoona or rural Polk county, ebook and eaudiobook editions may also be available on Bridges or hoopla. The book is the same for both Who Picked this Book? Club and Booked for Lunch. To ensure we have space for all interested readers, please plan to attend one. Click here for more information about our book clubs. This month we're reading: The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland