Altoona Library

CRYSTALS: HISTORY & PROPERTIES July 27th, 6pm, Library Theater Free Adult Program Join us as we unearth the history and properties of crystals. This is an informative program and should not be used for medical advice. Sign up online at forms.gle/pbgLWYVzd5TdCt…

TUDOR ERA - SIX WIVES July 21, 6pm More than their status of divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded and survived, join us for a presentation on the six wives of Henry VIII. This is a FREE program for our adult patrons. Sign up online at forms.gle/fdfEyDHZShF6ri…

ORIGAMI BOOKMARK TAKE & MAKE July 14th, starting at 9am, while supplies last Stop by and pick up an origami bookmark craft kit to make at home. Available while supplies last. One kit per library card. This is available for our adult patrons ages 18+. No registration required.

Join us for storytime at the Downtown Altoona Farmer’s Market on July 9th at 11am in Heritage Plaza! Then stay for Live Music, food trucks, fresh produce, baked goods and handcrafted items. See ya there!

FOOD THROUGH THE AGES July 7th, 6pm Sample Food Through the Ages! Experience a historical presentation on our food topic for the month - a Revolutionary Soup Duo! Registration and a $3.00 fee is required. Sign up online at forms.gle/d45fFVdggEhvxV… #food #foodie #historical

Shelf Indulgence Book Club June 27th, 10am - 11am Join us for the AAPL adult book club! This is a BYOM (bring your own mug) and there will be a choice of coffee or tea. The book for June is Three Days In June by Anne Tyler. Sign up online at forms.gle/JpcZHhEBS71T1P…

Board Games of the Ancient World Tuesday, June 23rd at 6pm Free Adult Program Are you a fan of tabletop games? Then join us for a night of ancient fun. Register by calling 946-0417 ext 125 or sign up online at forms.gle/Y8rd6T1ExVGLRw… #summerquest #SummerQuest2026 #thingstodo

See you tonight at our SUMMER QUEST 2026 KICKOFF EVENT! Air Weaver Big Balloon Show Friday, June 12th, 6pm, AAHS Auditorium, 1415 6th Ave, Altoona Admission is free and open to ALL AGES! All you need is a Blair County Library Card to attend! (At least one per family)

The library is closed tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9th due to unforeseen circumstances.

Registration for Summer Quest 2026 is NOW OPEN! We are going to UNEARTH A STORY with our 8 week ALL AGES Summer Reading program starting on June 15th. Sponsored by Benzel's. Sign up for all of the exciting upcoming programming on our website at: altoonalibrary.org/summerquest2026

TEEN GAMING CLUB - TUESDAYS - 3PM-5PM Calling all teen gamers! In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library is hosting a gaming club on Tuesdays from 3-5pm. Registration and a library card is required. Call 946-0417 ext 125 to register. #gamingclub #teens

Congratulations to our newly appointed Kid Librarians! The AAPL board officially voted to nominate Theo, Olive, Jake and Emma to the position. Our Kid Librarians will be creating displays showcasing their favorite books to share their love of reading with others.

PUZZLE SWAP June 9th, 5pm - 6pm Library Board Room All ages are welcome to join us at the Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library Puzzle Swap to be held in the Library Board Room! No registration required. #puzzle #puzzletime #puzzlefun #thingstodo #AltoonaPA

The Library Chicks are on vacation today. If you want to join us for the Library Chick Goodbye Program (for children ages 3-12) on Thursday, May 28th from 4pm-5pm. Please register by calling 946-0417 ext 123 or sign up online at: forms.gle/1ape6M8wuDqMCx… #librarychicks

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our First Friday Fun - Baby Rave! Hope you all had a great time ✨ #babyrave #glowparty #glow #party #librarylife

Women’s Community Art Group May 7, 6pm - 7:30pm Altoona Area Public Library Board Room Register by calling 946-0417 ext 125. #art #create #creative #painting #thingstodo

PATRIOTIC PLANT STAKES MAKE AND TAKE May 5th, starting at 9am, while supplies last Adult patrons are invited to stop by and pick up a FREE patriotic plant stake craft kit to make at home. Available while supplies last. One kit per library card. No registration necessary.

FIBER FUN SATURDAY IS TOMORROW, MAY 2ND! On the first Saturday of every month from 10am - 2pm, join the Kneedle Knerds United for some fiber fun. Bring your favorite fiber crafts. Experienced crafters may be available to help you get started. No registration required.

🌸📚 May is blooming with possibilities at the Altoona Area Public Library! 📚🌸 Take a look at our May programming calendar and mark your favorites. We can’t wait to see you at the library! #ThingstoDo #PAForward #LibraryLife #MayEvents #AltoonaPA #familyfun

Getting hungry? Join us today for DINING to DONATE at Applebee's all while raising money for AAPL Friends. 🥗Wednesday - April 29, 2026 🥙All Day 🍔Applebee’s: 317 West Plank Rd, Altoona Available TO GO with code “DoinGood” Enjoy a great meal while supporting the Library!