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Library Board Vacancy

The Altoona Public Library Board of Library Trustees is seeking applicants for appointment to a vacant board seat.  Please scan the QR code below for information about the role of Altoona Public Library Board and application requirements.  Applications are also...
Fiber Arts Group

Fiber Arts Group

The Clear Water Fiber Guild is a group for fiber enthusiasts in Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley. Whether you are a spinner, knitter/crocheter, weaver, dyer, or someone new to the fiber arts/textile crafts who is looking for a social group, we welcome you! We seek to...
Pysanky, or Pysanka Ukrainian Egg Art

Pysanky, or Pysanka: Ukrainian Egg Art

Join us in the Library’s Community Room on Thursday, March 30th, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for a workshop with an experienced Pysanky artist. The program will take between two (2) and three (3) hours to complete. When finished, you will have your own Pysanky Egg! *Ages 18...

Video Games

Nintendo Switch & PS5 games available! Bring the white title card to the circulation desk to checkout. Video games are stored behind the desk. 2 week checkout Limit 3 per card
Book 'Em Mystery

Book 'Em Mystery Book Club

Join us for Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club.  We meet every second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. September through May – newcomers are always welcome!

Strings 'n' Things

Strings 'n' Things

Bring your projects and we’ll have coffee, company and a selection of books for you to browse. The club meets 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.

Join and try any of these needlecrafts:

  • Needle lace/Lace-making
  • Quilting
  • Applique
  • Embroidery
  • Sewing
  • Lucet
  • Macrame
  • Braiding and tassel making
  • Tapestry
  • Bead weaving
  • Needlepoint
  • Knitting
  • Crocheting
Food for Thought Book Club

Food for Thought Book Club

Join us for Food for Thought Book Club.  We meet every fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m. September through May – newcomers are always welcome!

Fiber Arts Group

Fiber Arts Group

The Clear Water Fiber Guild is a group for fiber enthusiasts in Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley. Whether you are a spinner, knitter/crocheter, weaver, dyer, or someone new to the fiber arts/textile crafts who is looking for a social group, we welcome you! We seek to provide connection, camaraderie, and education.

Our Guild monthly meetings are a relaxed non-structured gathering to work on our projects and share our knowledge, enthusiasm, and experiences.

If you are interested in joining the group, please contact the Altoona Public Library at (715) 839-5029, or Nancy Dotson at (715) 834-3197. Interested persons are welcome to come observe, and we will offer a one-hour introductory workshop twice each year. Please bring your own equipment and supplies for your project to work on during the monthly meetings.

The group will meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Altoona Public Library. Stay as long or as short as you want!

Writer's Group

Writer's Group

We will be sharing and giving feedback to help each other become the best writers we can.  Bring your original work to share, up to 1,000 words.  Writing prompts will be available to help those who want write but are unsure which way to go.

Meets the last Tuesday of every month.  
Community Room
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Knit and Crochet Club

Knit & Crochet Club

Bring your projects and we’ll have coffee, company and a selection of knitting and crocheting books for you to browse. The club meets 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. the first Saturday of each month.

Hours

Monday 9am-8pm
Tuesday 9am-8pm
Wednesday 9am-8pm
Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed

Contact Us

Altoona Public Library
1303 Lynn Avenue
Altoona, WI 54720

715-839-5029

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