Children's Summer Reading Program

Adventure Begins at your Library
SRP Week 1

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

101 Dalmatians (1961) Rated G (1 hour and 19 minutes)

 

SRP Week 2

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

 

SRP Week 3

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)
*Sponsored by Friends of Altoona Public Library
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

Frozen (2013) Rated PG (1 hour and 42 minutes)
Keep your eye out for The Swing featured in this movie.

 

SRP Week 4

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)

*Sponsored by Friends of Altoona Public Library

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

Cars (2006) Rated G (1 hour and 57 minutes)

 

SRP Week 5

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

Hercules (1997) Rated G (1 hour and 31 minutes)

 

SRP Week 6

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 Library

Brother Bear (2003) Rated G (1 hour and 25 minutes)
Keep your eye out for A Sunday Afternoon on Island of La Grande Jatte while watching the movie credits at the end of this movie.
Thursday 7/17 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. Kids Got Talent Show Rehearsal (attendance highly advised)

 

SRP Week 7

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

Beauty and the Beast (1991) Rated G (1 hour and 27 minutes)
Keep your eye out for The Girl with the Pearl Earring featured in this movie.

 

Wednesday, July 30th: End of Summer Reading Program Picnic in the Community Room for all Reading Program Participants and their Families
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Kevin’s Juggling and Balloons (FREE Balloon Twists for Kids)
*Sponsored in part by the Friends of Altoona Public Library.