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No events scheduled for August 16, 2026.
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Golden Onsite Dental Exams
August 17 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Golden Onsite Dental Exams

Altoona Area Public Library 1600 5th Avenue, Altoona
6:00 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

Altoona Area Public Library 1600 5th Avenue, Altoona
3:00 PM
Teen Gaming Club
August 18 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Teen Gaming Club

Altoona Area Public Library 1600 5th Avenue, Altoona
11:00 AM
Pinochle Club
August 19 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Pinochle Club

Altoona Area Public Library 1600 5th Avenue, Altoona
11:00 AM
Mahjong Club
August 20 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Mahjong Club

Altoona Area Public Library 1600 5th Avenue, Altoona
4:00 PM
Chess Club
August 20 @ 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Chess Club

Altoona Area Public Library 1600 5th Avenue, Altoona
5:00 PM
Paws 2 Read
August 20 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Paws 2 Read

Altoona Area Public Library 1600 5th Avenue, Altoona
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No events scheduled for August 21, 2026.
10:00 AM
August 22 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Shelf Indulgence

Altoona Area Public Library 1600 5th Avenue, Altoona
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Monday, August 17, 2026

  • August 17, 2026 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 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!

  • August 17, 2026 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 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 […]

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

  • August 18, 2026 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, Nintendo Switch and more, each week will be something different for you to enjoy with your friends. Call 946-0417 ext 125 to register.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

  • August 19, 2026 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.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

  • August 20, 2026 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.

  • August 20, 2026 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 registration necessary. Anyone under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by their legal guardian.

  • August 20, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Paws 2 Read
  • August 20 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Paws 2 Read

    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.

Friday, August 21, 2026

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Saturday, August 22, 2026

  • August 22, 2026 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 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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