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1 event,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 have a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy with family and friends. No registration necessary. Guidelines: All puzzles should be in gently used condition with no missing […] |
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Pinochle Club meets Wednesdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required. |
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Mahjong Club meets Thursdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required. 
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 registration necessary. Anyone under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by their legal guardian.
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Join the Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library as they host a Beekeeping program with Ken Hoover on Thursday, August 13th at 6pm in the library theater. This is a FREE Adult program with Ken Hoover to learn the importance of honeybees and pollination. Ken Hoover is a longtime beekeeper, educator, and former Pennsylvania […] |
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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. Developed in collaboration with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), this presentation will provide practical strategies and up‑to‑date information on keeping children […] |
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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 Amanda Peters. RSVP by email to SarahAAPL@yahoo.com. If you are not yet a Friends member, forms can be found on the library website. Memberships are […] |
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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 the AAPL for dental exams and cleanings! Please call Ashley with UPMC for You at 814-217-7356 to schedule a time. All insurances are welcome!
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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 the music that expressed the deep divisions about the war in American society, and provided a lifeline for GIs in Vietnam, as well as a […] |
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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, Nintendo Switch and more, each week will be something different for you to enjoy with your friends. Call 946-0417 ext 125 to register. |
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Pinochle Club meets Wednesdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required. |
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Mahjong Club meets Thursdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required.
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 registration necessary. Anyone under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by their legal guardian. 
This heartwarming program partners the library's youth room with the local humane society to create a paw-some reading adventure. Kids practice reading aloud to furry friends, boosting their confidence and literacy skills while giving adoptable pets some much-needed love and attention. It's a tail-wagging, page-turning experience for everyone involved! Call 946-0417 ext 123 to register. |
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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 of coffee or tea. This month's book is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Register by calling 946-0417 ext 125. |
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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 Pennsylvania State Police Department, with Before and After School Safety tips for children. Registration not required.
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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 us for a brief presentation on Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention program. You will learn about the 100% free speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, special instruction, […] |
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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, Nintendo Switch and more, each week will be something different for you to enjoy with your friends. Call 946-0417 ext 125 to register. |
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Pinochle Club meets Wednesdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required. 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, game sense, and deck building all while taking yourself to victory. Never played before? No problem. Starter decks will be available to borrow, and instruction […] |
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Mahjong Club meets Thursdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required.
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 registration necessary. Anyone under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by their legal guardian. |
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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 boardgames, card games, Nintendo Switch and more, each week will be something different for you to enjoy with your friends. Call 946-0417 ext 125 to register.
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Sample Food through the Ages on September 1st at 6pm in the library! Experience a historical presentation on our food topic for the month. Samples and recipes will be given out at the end of the program for all to enjoy! This month come try two Temperance Era Soft Punches. Registration, a library card and […] |
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Pinochle Club meets Wednesdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required.
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Ahh Brain Freeze for Teens on September 2nd from 3pm – 4pm. Teens are invited to join us to breakout from Mr. Lemoncello's Library from Breakout EDU while enjoying slushies! Students will try to solve the puzzles, riddles, or questions before their brains freeze! Slushies will contain pineapple juice, lemonade concentrate, lemon/lime flavoring, blue food […] |
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Mahjong Club meets Thursdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required.
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 registration necessary. Anyone under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by their legal guardian. The Women's Community Art Group is an Open Art Studio where women can create art of their choice. There will be a variety of art materials available for use and participants may also bring a project they are currently working on. This is a time for relaxation, creative expression and connection. This program is for […] |
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