Kids Programs

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...
chess club

Chess Club

For chess players of all ages – including those eager to learn how to play. (Kids AND Teens) 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Meets the 2nd Tuesdays of the month starting in October.  No sign up required. 2024: October 8th, November 12th, December 10th
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
Toddler Tales

Toddler Tales

For children 18 months – 2 years and their parents.

Mondays OR Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

September 16th – November 12th

Sign up required – registration begins September 3rd!

PJ Story Night

PJ Story Night

Recommended for families with children ages 2-7.

6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Children may come dressed in their PJs with a favorite stuffy.  No sign up required.

Meets the 2nd Thursdays of the month starting in October.

2024: October 10th, November 14th, December 12th

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Story Time

For children ages 3-5 who are able to independently sit for a 30-minute session.

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

OR

Thursdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

September 18th – November 14th

Sign up required – registration begins September 3rd!

PJ Story Night

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You

Multi-age age event with local therapy dog, Loki.

Parents/caregivers of children ages 11 and under may sign-up for a 15-minute session. Liability waiver required.

5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

Meets the 2nd Thursdays of the month starting in October.

2024: October 10th, November 14th, December 12th

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

PJ Story Night

Get the Wiggles Out Week

Gross motor play for toddlers and preschoolers.

December 2, 3, 4, and 5

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

No registration required.

Chess Club

Chess Club

For chess players of all ages – including those eager to learn how to play. (Kids AND Teens)

3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Meets the 2nd Tuesdays of the month starting in October.  No sign up required.

2024: October 8th, November 12th, December 10th

PJ Story Night

"Pop Open a Good Book" Popcorn Club

Kids birth – grade 5 who check out books between November 11th, 2024 – January 4th, 2025 will receive an official popcorn club card that staff stamp once a week.  In addition to getting their card stamped, participants will receive a paper piece of popcorn that they can write their name on and add to the library’s giant popcorn box.  This program wraps up with a no-registration special Saturday morning story time on January 4th, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.  Of course, a popcorn club story time wouldn’t be complete without making our own cardboard box cars to sit in while enjoying a “drive in” Disney short movie with a delicious bag of popcorn.  Stop by the library any time during this 8-week program to get started.