Children's Summer Reading Program


Week #1
Monday, 6/9 | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Story Time (Recommended for ages 2-8) No sign up. |
Monday, 6/9 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | “Kevin’s Juggling and Balloons” Family Show |
Tuesday, 6/10 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Chess Club (all ages and adult mentors welcome) No sign up. |
Wednesday, 6/11 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | LEGO Club (ages 4 and up) No sign up. |
Wednesday, 6/11 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Book Club – Vote on a book to read. (Grades 4-6) *Separate sign up. |
Thursday, 6/12 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Children’s Movie with FREE popcorn sponsored by Friends of Altoona Public Library |

Week #2
Monday, 6/16 | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Story Time (Recommended for ages 2-8) No sign up. |
Monday, 6/16 | 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. | You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You Multi-Age Event with local therapy dog, Loki (liability waiver required) No sign up. |
Monday, 6/16 | 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. | The Magic of Isaiah (La Crosse Magician) |
Tuesday, 6/17 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Chess Club (all ages and adult mentors welcome) No sign up. |
Wednesday, 6/18 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | LEGO Club (ages 4 and up) No sign up. |
Thursday, 6/19 | LIBRARY CLOSED | Juneteenth |

Week #3
Monday, 6/23 | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Story Time (Recommended for ages 2-8) No sign up. |
Monday, 6/23 | 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. | You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You Multi-Age Event with local therapy dog, Loki (liability waiver required) No sign up. |
Monday, 6/23 | 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. | Kenny Ahern’s To LAUGH is TO LIVE! Family Show (La Crosse Entertainer) |
Tuesday, 6/24 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Chess Club (all ages and adult mentors welcome) No sign up. |
Wednesday, 6/25 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | LEGO Club (ages 4 and up) No sign up. |
Thursday, 6/26 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Children’s Movie with FREE popcorn sponsored by Friends of Altoona Public Library |

Week #4
Monday, 6/30 | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Story Time (Recommended for ages 2-8) No sign up. |
Monday, 6/30 | 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. | Tom Pease (Renowned Children’s Music Entertainer) |
Tuesday, 7/1 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Chess Club (all ages and adult mentors welcome) No sign up. |
Wednesday, 7/2 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | LEGO Club (ages 4 and up) No sign up. |
Thursday, 7/3 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Children’s Movie with FREE popcorn sponsored by Friends of Altoona Public Library |

Week #5
Monday, 7/7 | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Story Time (Recommended for ages 2-8) No sign up. |
Monday, 7/7 | 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. | Mark Hayward’s Family Show: Yo-Yos, Tricks and Comedy |
Tuesday, 7/8 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Chess Club (all ages and adult mentors welcome) No sign up. |
Wednesday, 7/9 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | LEGO Club (ages 4 and up) No sign up. |
Thursday, 7/10 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Children’s Movie with FREE popcorn sponsored by Friends of Altoona Public Library |

Week #6
Monday, 7/14 | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Story Time (Recommended for ages 2-8) No sign up. |
Monday, 7/14 | 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. | You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You Multi-Age Event with local therapy dog, Loki (liability waiver required) No sign up. |
Monday, 7/14 | 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Snake Rattle and Roll – Educational Reptile Program |
Monday, 7/14 | ****** | Reminder: Last day to sign up for the July 21st Kids Got Talent Show. (see STAFF) |
Tuesday, 7/15 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Chess Club (all ages and adult mentors welcome) No sign up. |
Wednesday, 7/16 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | LEGO Club (ages 4 and up) No sign up. |
Thursday, 7/17 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Children’s Movie with FREE popcorn sponsored by Friends of Altoona Public Librar |
Thursday 7/17 | 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. | Kids Got Talent Show Rehearsal (attendance highly advised) |

Week #7
Monday, 7/21 | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Story Time (Recommended for ages 2-8) No sign up. |
Monday, 7/21 | 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. | You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You Multi-Age Event with local therapy dog, Loki (liability waiver required) No sign up. |
Monday, 7/21 | 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Kids Got Talent Show (Reading program kids ONLY – sign up by July 14th) |
Tuesday, 7/22 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Chess Club (all ages and adult mentors welcome) No sign up. |
Wednesday, 7/23 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | LEGO Club (ages 4 and up) No sign up. |
Wednesday, 7/23 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Book Club – Discuss book. (Grades 4-6) *Separate sign up. |
Thursday, 7/24 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Children’s Movie with FREE popcorn sponsored by Friends of Altoona Public Library |