Library Board

Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees of the Altoona Area Public Library actively promotes the services available at the library and through its outreach programs.

Advocates of Libraries
& Reading

The Board members are advocates of libraries and reading. The Board reaches out to the community businesses and agencies to get involved with the library and the services it offers.

Board members are appointed for 3 year terms and may serve 2 consecutive terms. The bylaws require that after 2 terms a member may not be reappointed for 1 year.

All positions on the Board are volunteer and uncompensated. One member of the Board or a person appointed by the Board serves on the Blair County Library System Board.

Board Members

President, Patrick Fanelli
Vice President, Lauren Jacobson
Secretary, Marty Dombrowski
Treasurer, Tom Seasoltz

Rachel DiAndrea
Kathy Benzel
School Board Appointee, Chris Cook
School Board Appointee, Justin McCaulley

Board Meeting Dates

The Altoona Area Public Library Board Of Trustees will meet at 4:00 PM in the Board Room at the Library on the following dates:

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026

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						2 events 1 2 events, 1 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fiber Fun August 1 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fiber Fun Come join the Kneedle Knerds United for a Fiber Fun Saturday. Bring your favorite fiber crafts. Experienced crafters may be available to help you get started. This is a free […], 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Silver Screen Saturdays August 1 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Silver Screen Saturdays Bring the whole family for our FREE Family Movie Matinees held in the library theater, every Saturday throughout the Summer at 1:00pm. No registration necessary. Summer Quest is sponsored by […]
0 events 2 0 events, 2	2 events 3 2 events, 3 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mother Goose August 3 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mother Goose Summer Quest Storytimes -- Unearth a Story! Join us for these free storytime programs. Mother Goose is a unique one-on-one lap-sit program for children 12-24 months and caregiver. Call 814-946-0417 […], 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Making Mondays August 3 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Making Mondays Calling all crafters! If you love arts and crafts, then come join us on Mondays for a cozy time of making and creating. This Summer Quest program is for children […]	5 events 4 5 events, 4 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Toddler Time August 4 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Toddler Time Summer Quest Storytimes -- Unearth a Story! Join us for these free storytime programs. Toddler Time is a special music and movement story time for children ages 2 and 3 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Preschool Explorers August 4 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Preschool Explorers Summer Quest Storytimes -- Unearth a Story! Join us for these free storytime programs. Preschool Explorers is ideal for families who are seeking a way to introduce a more structured […] + 3 More	4 events 5 4 events, 5 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Toddler Time August 5 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Toddler Time Summer Quest Storytimes -- Unearth a Story! Join us for these free storytime programs. Toddler Time is a special music and movement story time for children ages 2 and 3 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Toddler Time August 5 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Toddler Time Summer Quest Storytimes -- Unearth a Story! Join us for these free storytime programs. Toddler Time is a special music and movement story time for children ages 2 and 3 […] + 2 More	5 events 6 5 events, 6 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mother Goose August 6 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mother Goose Summer Quest Storytimes -- Unearth a Story! Join us for these free storytime programs. Mother Goose is a unique one-on-one lap-sit program for children 12-24 months and caregiver. Call 814-946-0417 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Preschool Explorers August 6 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Preschool Explorers Summer Quest Storytimes -- Unearth a Story! Join us for these free storytime programs. Preschool Explorers is ideal for families who are seeking a way to introduce a more structured […] + 3 More	2 events 7 2 events, 7 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Messes Through the Ages August 7 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Messes Through the Ages Ready to make a mess that will stand the test of time? Our littlest patrons ages 3 and under are invited to explore history with some messy, hands-on sensory play. […], 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Fantastic Fridays August 7 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Fantastic Fridays Every Friday, children ages 5-12 are invited to the library to join special community guests as we “unearth a story” together! Register by calling 946-0417 ext 123 or sign up […]	1 event 8 1 event, 8 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Silver Screen Saturdays August 8 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Silver Screen Saturdays Bring the whole family for our FREE Family Movie Matinees held in the library theater, every Saturday throughout the Summer at 1:00pm. No registration necessary. Summer Quest is sponsored by […]
0 events 9 0 events, 9	0 events 10 0 events, 10	2 events 11 2 events, 11 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Teen Gaming Club August 11 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Teen Gaming Club Calling all teen gamers! In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library is hosting a gaming club on Tuesdays from 3-5pm. From tabletop board games, card games, […], 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Puzzle Swap August 11 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Puzzle Swap All ages are welcome to the Friends of the AAPL Puzzle Swap! Bring a gently used puzzle with all the pieces and swap it with someone else – now you […]	1 event 12 1 event, 12 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pinochle Club August 12 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pinochle Club Pinochle Club meets Wednesdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required.	3 events 13 3 events, 13 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Mahjong Club August 13 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Mahjong Club Mahjong Club meets Thursdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required., 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Chess Club August 13 @ 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Chess Club Chess Club meets Thursdays from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. All are welcome to come in on Thursday nights to play chess. Meet at the front tables on the first floor. No […] + 1 More	1 event 14 1 event, 14 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM NetSmartz: Internet Safety for Caregivers and Communities August 14 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM NetSmartz: Internet Safety for Caregivers and Communities BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPORT SERIES: NetSmartz: Internet Safety for Caregivers and Communities, August 14 at 10:30am, Join us for a special presentation from Richie Servello of the Child Advocacy Center. […]	1 event 15 1 event, 15 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Friends Book Club August 15 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Friends Book Club The Friends of the Library will be hosting their monthly book club on August 15th at 10am in the library. The book for the month is The Berry Pickers by […]
0 events 16 0 events, 16	2 events 17 2 events, 17 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Golden Onsite Dental Exams August 17 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Golden Onsite Dental Exams BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPORT SERIES: Golden Onsite Dental Exams on August 17th from 10am – 2pm for children ages 18 and under. Golden Onsite Dental will be joining us at […], 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Time To Lay It Down: The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War August 17 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Time To Lay It Down: The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War Time to Lay It Down: The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War, August 17th at 6pm in the Library Theater. Join special guest Jerry Zolten for a program that will explore […]	1 event 18 1 event, 18 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Teen Gaming Club August 18 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Teen Gaming Club Calling all teen gamers! In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library is hosting a gaming club on Tuesdays from 3-5pm. From tabletop board games, card games, […]	1 event 19 1 event, 19 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pinochle Club August 19 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pinochle Club Pinochle Club meets Wednesdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required.	3 events 20 3 events, 20 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Mahjong Club August 20 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Mahjong Club Mahjong Club meets Thursdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required., 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Chess Club August 20 @ 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Chess Club Chess Club meets Thursdays from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. All are welcome to come in on Thursday nights to play chess. Meet at the front tables on the first floor. No […] + 1 More	0 events 21 0 events, 21	1 event 22 1 event, 22 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Shelf Indulgence August 22 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Shelf Indulgence AAPL Shelf Indulgence Adult Book Club will be held on August 22nd at 10am in the library board room. This is a BYOM (bring your own mug) with a choice […]
0 events 23 0 events, 23	2 events 24 2 events, 24 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Before and After School Safety Tips with Trooper Rhymestine August 24 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Before and After School Safety Tips with Trooper Rhymestine BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPORT SERIES: Before & After School Safety Tips with Trooper Rhymestine – August 24th at 10:30am. Join Trooper Rhymestine, Community Services and Public Information Officer from the […], 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Blair Therapies – Early Intervention August 24 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Blair Therapies – Early Intervention BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPORT SERIES: Blair Therapies - Early Intervention, August 24th at 5:30pm in the library theater. Every parent wonders, “Is my child developing at the right pace?” Join […]	1 event 25 1 event, 25 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Teen Gaming Club August 25 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Teen Gaming Club Calling all teen gamers! In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library is hosting a gaming club on Tuesdays from 3-5pm. From tabletop board games, card games, […]	2 events 26 2 events, 26 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pinochle Club August 26 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pinochle Club Pinochle Club meets Wednesdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required., 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pokemon TCG Day! August 26 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pokemon TCG Day! Hey Teens, are you ready to join one of the world's largest trading card games? Join us here at the AAPL and start your own pokemon tcg journey! Learn strategy, […]	2 events 27 2 events, 27 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Mahjong Club August 27 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Mahjong Club Mahjong Club meets Thursdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required., 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Chess Club August 27 @ 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Chess Club Chess Club meets Thursdays from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. All are welcome to come in on Thursday nights to play chess. Meet at the front tables on the first floor. No […]	0 events 28 0 events, 28	0 events 29 0 events, 29
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