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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 […] 
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 […]
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Join us as we unearth the history and properties of crystals. This is an informative program and should not be used for medical advice. This program is for our adult […] |
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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 […]
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 […] 
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. […] 
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 […] |
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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 […]
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 […] 
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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Teens (ages 12-18) are invited to learn about zentangle and make their own zen masterpiece. All materials will be provided. Call 946-0417 ext 125 or sign up online at https://forms.gle/DZ7PdZk25hurarRd8 |
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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 […]
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 […] 
Mahjong Club meets Thursdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required. 
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 […] 
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 […] |
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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. […] 
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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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 […] |
5 events,
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […] |
5 events,
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 […]
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 […]
Mahjong Club meets Thursdays in the library from 11am – 2pm. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required.
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 […]
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 […] |
2 events,
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. […]
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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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, […] 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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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. […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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, […] |
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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 […] 
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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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, […] |
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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, […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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! […] |
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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 […] 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 […] |
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