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Join our team! Altoona Public Library is seeking a part time (14 hrs./wk) friendly, team-oriented, responsible, and well-organized person to help us make library materials available to the public. The Clerk will perform circulation desk procedures; assist patrons;...

Norwegian Holiday Food Baking Demonstration

Saturday, November 16th 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Join members of the Waldemar Ager Association for a demonstration of how to prepare two traditional Norwegian foods: krumkake and lefse. Krumkake is a cone-shaped waffle cookie made of flour, butter, eggs, sugar, and cream...
WPLC 2024 Patron Survey Social

Wisconsin Digital Library Survey

Wisconsin's Digital Library is looking for your feedback! Please take a few minutes to tell us about your experience with Wisconsin's Digital Library. Your input will help guide us as we continue to grow and develop the collection!...
Jamie Lockwood Author Visit

Author Visit: Jamie Lockwood

Jamie Lockwood book reading and signing. Wednesday, November 13th at 6:30 p.m. Altoona Public Library - Community Room Jamie Lockwood is an author, entrepreneur, and advocate for domestic abuse survivors. In her memoir, Putting Myself Back Together: From Broken to...
Celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday

Smokey the Bear Reading Challenge

Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment. Read 3 books and complete at least 1 activity from each section of the challenge sheet. Show a librarian at Altoona Public Library and get your sheet stamped, a...
LEGO Club

LEGO Club

For children ages 4-12. 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Meets the 2nd Mondays of the month starting in October.  No sign up required. 2024: October 14th, November 11th, December 9th

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