Altoona Library

Cow Storytime November 6, 3:30pm - 4:30pm The AAPL is welcoming our newest member: our brand new, virtually-adopted calf, Harvest! Join us as we celebrate with a story, craft, and a glimpse into what little Harvest's day-to-day life looks like. No registration required.

DINE TO DONATE and support the library! 🥗Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm 🥩Texas Roadhouse: 1560 Osgood Drive, Altoona, PA Present this flyer and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchase to the Friends of the Library! #DineToDonate #Altoona

Vote for HARVEST! Our Virtually Adopted Library Calf is up for CUTEST Calf! Click the link or scan the QR code to vote for Harvest now through November 4th! discoverdairy.com/vote

Raise your hand if you are going to the Friends Fall Used Book Sale! 🤚🤚🤚🤚🤚🤚🤚

POKEMON TRADING CARD GAME - TOMORROW! October 28th, 3pm - 4pm Teens Ages 12-18 Join us here at the AAPL and start your own pokemon tcg journey! Learn strategy, game sense, and deck building all while taking yourself to victory. No registration required just show up and play!

Tonight’s the night! Join us for Storytellers on Stage, featuring Jeff Shaara, an event to benefit the library, presented by Kooman and Associates. Doors open at 6:30pm at the historic Mishler Theatre. Tickets are $30 at the door. Book signing to take place after the event!

Shelf Indulgence Book Club October 24, 10am - 11am Welcome to 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 October is “The Shadow of War” by Jeff Shaara. Sign up online at forms.gle/JpcZHhEBS71T1PMe8

BAILEY'S BRIGADE October 19th, 5pm-6pm Ages 3 & Up We will introduce children to real animals and offer hands-on activities that teaches compassion, responsibility, and what it means to be a thoughtful pet owner or friend to animals. Sign up online at forms.gle/QCiVsxGUeknggWb96

The library is closed tomorrow, October 12th.

PUZZLE SWAP Tuesday, October 13th, 5pm-6pm Bring gently used kid or adult puzzles (with all the pieces) and swap one with someone else’s puzzle – now you have a NEW TO YOU puzzle. All puzzles should be in gently used condition with no missing pieces. #puzzle #puzzleswap

AHHH BRAIN FREEZE - A Halloween Night Oct 7, 3pm-4pm Teens are invited to join us to solve A Halloween Night from Breakout EDU while enjoying Shirley Temple Slushies! Slushie will contain Sprite and grenadine with cherries. Register your teen by calling 946-0417 ext 125.

SUPER SATURDAY - GOING BATTY October 3, 10am - 11am Ages 5-12 Fang-tastic news! Flap on over to the AAPL and learn how to fold and decorate your own origami bat bookmark. Register by calling 946-0417 ext 123 or sign up online at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #familyfun #thingstodo

NEW PROGRAM STARTING - ONCE UPON A GROWN UP Friday, September 25th, 10:30am - 11:30am Join us monthly for this relaxed gathering for caregivers to stay connected, share conversation, and continue the community that began during our storytimes. Registration not required.

Due to unplanned maintenance, the library is closed on Saturday, August 29th and Monday morning, August 31st. We hope to be able to open by noon on Monday. We will update this page if there are any changes.

AHHH Brain Freeze! September 2nd, 3pm - 4pm Ages 12-18 Breakout from Mr. Lemoncello's Library from Breakout EDU while enjoying slushies! Try to solve the puzzles, riddles, or questions before your brain freezes! Register by calling 946-0417 ext 125. #teens #thingstodo

This group broke out of our Escape room with 2.5 minutes to spare! Thanks to everyone who accepted our escape room challenge this week at the library. If you were unable to escape, stay tuned for another chance happening this Fall. #escaperoom #escaperoomfun #beattheclock

SHELF INDULGENCE August 22nd, 10am Welcome to the AAPL adult book club! The book for August is "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid and a copy can be checked-out at the library. Register by calling 946-0417 ext 125 or sign up online at forms.gle/JpcZHhEBS71T1PMe8

There are still spots available for this FREE ESCAPE ROOM! Escape Room: Finding Fossils from the Past TODAY Through Saturday, August 22 various time slots available Ages 13+ Call 814-946-0417 ext 125 to register. #escaperoom #thingstodo #AltoonaPA #familyfun

Get your Boscov's Friends Helping Friends shopping pass at the library and help support AAPL! For a $5.00 donation, get your 25% off discount shopping pass good for ONE DAY ONLY, October 21st from 8am - 11pm. 100% of your donation goes to the library! #boscovs

We are still taking school supplies for the Stuff the Bus campaign, going on now through August 6th. Let's help Family Resource Center of Blair County and United Way of the Southern Alleghenies STUFF THE BUS! Drop off boxes are located in the Youth Room. #StuffTheBus