Week of Events
Sunday, August 2, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, August 3, 2026
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August 3, 2026 -Mother Goose
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August 3, 2026 -Making Mondays
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 ext.123 to register or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1roBWolgXnzPk7xAoUoYDHBdeUBSWByp81cc-tJ6PTtc/preview SummerQuest is sponsored by Benzel's.
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 ages 5-12. Sign up for two weeks at a time by calling 946-0417 ext 123 or online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15z7fb49VDPy00xQ-Wt_b3nTWipTa45doPTzpyThMIeA/preview June 15: Fossil Eggs June 22: […]
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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August 4, 2026 -Toddler Time
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August 4, 2026 -Preschool Explorers
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August 4, 2026 -Tuesdays Rock
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August 4, 2026 -Teen Gaming
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August 4, 2026 -Food Through the Ages
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 years old and caregiver. Call 814-946-0417 ext.123 to register or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1roBWolgXnzPk7xAoUoYDHBdeUBSWByp81cc-tJ6PTtc/preview SummerQuest is sponsored by Benzel's.
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 literacy based program for their children, ages 3-6, as they begin to transition into a preschool setting. Call 814-946-0417 ext.123 to register or sign up […]
Tuesdays Rock
Are you ready to rock? Join Ms. Becca every Tuesday as we “dig” into the science of rocks and dirt! This FREE Summer Quest program is for children ages 5-12. Register for 2 weeks at a time by calling 946-0417 ext 123 or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uqbo5VWV0lAeqdrigo6Rq5IQZaw_d-4st7xnA7hNIVY/preview June 16: What is a Rock? June […]
Teen Gaming
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.
Food Through the Ages
Have you ever wondered what the Pharaohs ate while planning monuments? What George Washington dined on while planning his daring battles, or even why ice cream is our go to summer treat? Then come join us here at the Altoona Area Public Library and sample Food Through the Ages! On Tuesday August 4th from 6:00PM […]
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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August 5, 2026 -Toddler Time
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August 5, 2026 -Toddler Time
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August 5, 2026 -Pinochle Club
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August 5, 2026 -Ahhh Brain Freeze
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 years old and caregiver. Call 814-946-0417 ext.123 to register or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1roBWolgXnzPk7xAoUoYDHBdeUBSWByp81cc-tJ6PTtc/preview SummerQuest is sponsored by Benzel's.
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 years old and caregiver. Call 814-946-0417 ext.123 to register or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1roBWolgXnzPk7xAoUoYDHBdeUBSWByp81cc-tJ6PTtc/preview SummerQuest is sponsored by Benzel's.
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.
Ahhh Brain Freeze
Teens (ages 12-18) are invited to join us to solve Space Station Split from Breakout EDU while enjoying slushies! Solve the puzzles, riddles, or questions before your brain freezes! Slushie will contain pineapple juice, lemonade concentrate, lemon/lime flavoring, blue food coloring, and Sprite. No registration required.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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August 6, 2026 -Mother Goose
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August 6, 2026 -Preschool Explorers
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August 6, 2026 -Mahjong Club
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August 6, 2026 -History Makers STEM Adventures
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August 6, 2026 -Chess Club
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 ext.123 to register or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1roBWolgXnzPk7xAoUoYDHBdeUBSWByp81cc-tJ6PTtc/preview SummerQuest is sponsored by Benzel's.
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 literacy based program for their children, ages 3-6, as they begin to transition into a preschool setting. Call 814-946-0417 ext.123 to register or sign up […]
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.
History Makers STEM Adventures
Every Thursday, will embark on a hands‐on STEM adventure inspired by the innovators and cultures of the past. Through experiments, building challenges, and creative exploration, we will discover how people throughout history solved problems and how you can too. This FREE Summer Quest program is for children ages 5-12 and is sponsored by Benzel's. Register […]
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 registration necessary. Anyone under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by their legal guardian.
Friday, August 7, 2026
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August 7, 2026 -Messes Through the Ages
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August 7, 2026 -Fantastic Fridays
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. A change of clothes is suggested. Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors. Registration is required. Call 814-946-0417 ext.123 to register or sign up […]
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 online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1K7wyZD_KDS-NEj0jd3hBAEXuRPR_VBzBvP4gdfHdeLI/preview June 26: History of Music, Altoona Symphony Orchestra July 10: The Living Fossil: Local Turtle Species, Blair Conservation District July 17: Butterflies […]
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026 -Silver Screen Saturdays
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 Benzel's. June 20: The Land Before Time June 27: Ice Age July 11: The Flintstones (1994) July 18: The Croods July 25: The Good Dinosaur […]
