Altoona Area Public Library

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]