Tool Lending Library

Name: Silver Screen Saturdays
Start: 2026-08-01T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-01T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Altoona Area Public Library

Working on a project and need to borrow a tool?

The Altoona Area Public Library now offers over forty different tools, recreation, and crafting items to check out free of charge.

The items are broken down into three different tiers. Each tier has separate checkout rules and requirements.

Tier
1
2
3

Checkout Period
28 days
14 days
2 days

Credit Card Required?
No
No
Yes

Limit of Items Per Tier
5
3
1

Browse our collection

Tool Library Collection List

The tools in the Tool Lending Library have been generously provided through grants received from The Rotary Club of Altoona and the GFWC Hollidaysburg Women’s Club.

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			4 events 1 4 events, 1 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Toddler Time July 1 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Toddler Time July 1 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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 […] + 2 More	5 events 2 5 events, 2 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mother Goose July 2 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Preschool Explorers July 2 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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 […] + 3 More	1 event 3 1 event, 3 2026-07-03 Closed Closed July 3 Closed The library is closed today for the Independence Day Holiday.	1 event 4 1 event, 4 2026-07-04 Closed Closed July 4 Closed The library is closed today for Independence Day.
0 events 5 0 events, 5	2 events 6 2 events, 6 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mother Goose July 6 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Making Mondays July 6 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 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 […]	5 events 7 5 events, 7 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Toddler Time July 7 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Preschool Explorers July 7 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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 […] + 3 More	4 events 8 4 events, 8 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Toddler Time July 8 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Toddler Time July 8 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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 […] + 2 More	6 events 9 6 events, 9 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mother Goose July 9 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Preschool Explorers July 9 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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 […] + 4 More	2 events 10 2 events, 10 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Messes Through the Ages July 10 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 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. […], 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Fantastic Fridays July 10 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 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 […]	1 event 11 1 event, 11 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Silver Screen Saturdays July 11 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 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 […]
0 events 12 0 events, 12	2 events 13 2 events, 13 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mother Goose July 13 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Making Mondays July 13 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 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 […]	6 events 14 6 events, 14 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Origami Bookmark Take and Make July 14 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Origami Bookmark Take and Make Adult patrons are invited to stop by and pick up an origami book mark craft kit to make at home. Available starting at 9am, while supplies last. One kit per […], 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Toddler Time July 14 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […] + 4 More	5 events 15 5 events, 15 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Toddler Time July 15 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Toddler Time July 15 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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 […] + 3 More	5 events 16 5 events, 16 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mother Goose July 16 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Preschool Explorers July 16 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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 […] + 3 More	2 events 17 2 events, 17 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Messes Through the Ages July 17 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 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. […], 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Fantastic Fridays July 17 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 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 […]	2 events 18 2 events, 18 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Silver Screen Saturdays July 18 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 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 […], 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Crafternoon: Terrarium July 18 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Crafternoon: Terrarium Join us this Crafternoon to make a living terrarium. All supplies will be provided. This is a program for our adult patrons. Call 946-0417 ext 125 or sign up online […]
0 events 19 0 events, 19	2 events 20 2 events, 20 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mother Goose July 20 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Making Mondays July 20 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 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 […]	5 events 21 5 events, 21 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Toddler Time July 21 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Preschool Explorers July 21 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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 […] + 3 More	4 events 22 4 events, 22 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Toddler Time July 22 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Toddler Time July 22 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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 […] + 2 More	5 events 23 5 events, 23 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mother Goose July 23 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Preschool Explorers July 23 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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 […] + 3 More	2 events 24 2 events, 24 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Messes Through the Ages July 24 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 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. […], 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Fantastic Fridays July 24 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 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 […]	2 events 25 2 events, 25 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Shelf Indulgence July 25 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Shelf Indulgence Welcome to the AAPL adult book club! This is a BYOM (bring your own mug) and there will be a choice of coffee or tea. The book is Playground by […], 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Silver Screen Saturdays July 25 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 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 […]
0 events 26 0 events, 26	3 events 27 3 events, 27 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mother Goose July 27 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Making Mondays July 27 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 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 […] + 1 More	4 events 28 4 events, 28 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Toddler Time July 28 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Preschool Explorers July 28 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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 […] + 2 More	4 events 29 4 events, 29 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Toddler Time July 29 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Toddler Time July 29 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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 […] + 2 More	5 events 30 5 events, 30 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mother Goose July 30 @ 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 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 […], 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Preschool Explorers July 30 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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 […] + 3 More	2 events 31 2 events, 31 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Messes Through the Ages July 31 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 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. […], 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Fantastic Fridays July 31 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 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 […]