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

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) *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.
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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) |

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) |

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.
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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 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.
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