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We’re Hiring!

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;...
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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...
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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!...
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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...
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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...
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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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