by Ashley | Jan 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Kids: Grades 3-5 AND Teens: Grades 6-8 Thursdays: January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and February 1st 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. This series covers beginning weaving with straw weaving, making a loom out of a shoebox lid, weaving on the new loom, and then weaving a...
by Ashley | Jan 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Read with local therapy dog, Loki. Parents/caregivers of readers ages 12 and under may sign-up for a 15-minute session. Thursday, February 8th 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
by Ashley | Dec 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Similar to our Summer Reading Program Bingo, this adult program encourages reading different formats and genres, checking out a variety of materials, and participating in winter activities in our community. Here’s how it works: 1. Pick up a Bingo card for...
by Ashley | Dec 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
We want to hear from you! Altoona Public Library would like to expand our collection of unique items into a “Library of Things” – kitchen appliances, musical instruments, technology devices, and more! We’d love to hear your thoughts and your feedback on what...
by Ashley | Dec 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Holiday Giving Tree is back! This year we’ve added ornaments for snow pants and coats as well. Donations will support Altoona Compassion Coalition, School District of Altoona Care Closet and Chippewa Valley Street Ministry. Here’s how it works: 1....
by Ashley | Dec 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Saturday, December 16th 10:30 a.m. Professor Emeritus Ivar Lunde, Jr. will share a Christmas story (Surine Mugga) that his mother read to him as a child growing up in Tønsberg, Norway. Mr. Lunde’s oral retelling of the story is accompanied by a slide show set to...
