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Now Hiring – Administrative Assistant

The Altoona Area Public Library is currently hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant. The position works closely with the admin team to ensure smooth business office functions, grant management, with human resources and payroll responsibilities. Candidates should excel at multitasking, verbal and written communications, time management, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.  A knowledge of QuickBooks and E-rate are desirable. A current driver’s license […]

January 11, 2022 by

Introducing Tutor.com!

Tutor.com provides on-demand tutoring, homework help, test preparation, and writing assistance for students in grades K-Adult in over 60 subjects. No appointment is needed. Tutors are available from 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm. You can also use their drop-off reviews, practice quizzes, video lessons, and The Princeton Review SAT®/ACT® Essentials to study 24/7. Click here […]

August 20, 2020 by

Gov. Wolf Invites Pennsylvanians to Visit Libraries this Summer

Gov. Tom Wolf has recorded a special message inviting Pennsylvanians to connect with their local public library’s SummerQuest program.  In it, he also reads a popular children’s book I Just Like You by Suzanne Bloom (Boyds Mills Press, 2018).  Bloom’s book uses pencil and watercolor artwork of young animals to communicate a message of tolerance and acceptance. […]

June 30, 2020 by

Additional Limited Services Phase-in June 8th

The library administration is carefully working through the guidance from the Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries to provide a safe environment for staff and the public. The library will continue to offer the WIFI DRIVE-IN ZONE, READBOX, ONLINE CARD APPLICATIONS, PHONE REFERENCE, AND SCHEDULED CURBSIDE PICKUP. Additionally, as part of a progressive strategy […]

June 5, 2020 by

Limited Services to Resume June 1st

As part of the strategic reopening plan for the Altoona Area Public Library, the following limited services will be offered beginning Monday, June 1, 2020.   WI-FI DRIVE-IN ZONE The library will continue to offer free Wi-Fi with a limited range outside the building. The parking lot parallel to 17th Street (Youth Room parking lot) […]

May 29, 2020 by

T-shirts for sale to benefit the library!

The library is teaming up with Lightning Bug Gifts in Hollidaysburg to sell t-shirts.  For every shirt sold, Lightning Bug is donating $10 back to our library! Child sizes are also available. Click here to order.

May 21, 2020 by