We’re Hiring!

We’re Hiring!

The Altoona Public Library is seeking a Library Page with an eye for details and a desire to assist community members in learning more about all the incredible things that the library has to offer!  Under direct supervision, the Library Page shelves books, DVDs,...
Cookie Club Special Saturday Morning Story Time

Cookie Club Special Saturday Morning Story Time

Our Cookie Club program wraps up with a no-registration special Saturday morning story time.  Of course, a cookie club story time wouldn’t be complete without serving some delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies and milk/lemonade.   Children attendees may...
5-Week Weaving Program

5-Week Weaving Program

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...
“Reading with Loki”

“Reading with Loki”

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. 
North Pole Book Club & Winter Activity Bingo

North Pole Book Club & Winter Activity Bingo

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...