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 […]
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Reopening Plan
The Altoona Area Public Library is very excited to welcome back our patrons. Currently we are planning for a structured and tiered reopening. Administration is reviewing the guidelines from the […]
Book Drops Closed due to Pavement Construction
Due to the library parking lots being repaved, book drops will be unavailable from May 12th through at least May 22nd. No fines will be accrued.
Libraries to Close for Routine, In-Person Public Library Services
The Pennsylvania Department of Education and Office of Commonwealth Libraries are recommending that all libraries close to the public as a precaution to prevent the spread of Covid-19 or the […]
Basket Bingo 2020 Announcement
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: In the best interest of public safety and our sense of responsibility to the health of our community, we regretfully have decided to postpone Shamrock Basket Bingo this […]
Special Statement on Covid-19
March 12, 2020 by Site ManagerAnnual Patron Fundraiser Letter
December 6, 2018 by Site ManagerALTOONA AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATED 90 YEARS WITH A TIME CAPSULE – HONORED FIRST NOVEL SERVICE AWARD WINNER
The Altoona Area Public Library celebrated its history from its humble beginnings of a room atop a ticket office to the three-story, fully-equipped structure that stands today. On Thursday, November […]
ScanPA Digitization Project
The Altoona Area Public Library has recently joined the ranks of other libraries that have uploaded digital collections to Power Library’s PA Photos and Documents which is an online digital […]
Library Hours
Monday: 8:30AM – 8PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM – 8PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM – 5PM
Thursday: 8:30AM – 8PM
Friday: 8:30AM – 5PM
Saturday: 9:00AM – 4PM
Sunday: Closed
**The play areas in the Youth Room close 30 minutes before closing time each day.
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814-946-0417
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