Altoona Area Public Library

We are closed for Labor Day weekend. Happy Labor Day!

Marvelous Machines
September 16, 3:30pm
Grades 2-5

Introducing a brand new STEM program for students in grades 2 through 5! Join us every month as we explore a different simple machine and the many ways we use them in our daily lives. Up this month, the inclined plane! We'll learn how this machine helps us move things along before constructing our own marble runs.

Register by calling 814-946-0417 ext 125 or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZFSrWyoriEeJBAQ8GHF0fkw6tsZmoJhgt3RVrwkDzupBXeg/viewform

Did you get your Fall mums yet?

Purchase a voucher at the library Adult Circulation Desk and redeem it at Brubaker’s Greenhouse, 3755 Fredericksburg Rd in Martinsburg, from August 15 - October 1. Each $9.00 voucher gets you a 9" potted mum.

Vouchers will be available for purchase (cash or check only) now through Friday, August 30, 2024.

Support the library friends and watch your donation bloom!

NEW PROGRAM - Preschool Explorers
Children Ages 3-6

The Altoona Area Public Library is now offering a new, fun and educational preschool program for children age 3 – 6. Preschool Explorers will kick off the Fall 2024 sessions the week of September 8th with classes being offered on Tuesday morning at 10:30am or Thursday morning at 10:30am.

This program is ideal for families who are seeking a way to introduce a more structured literacy based program for their children as they begin to transition into a preschool setting.

Programs will incorporate literacy development, socialization, creativity and imagination as emphasized in the PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education. Simple concepts like taking turns, cooperation, sequencing, prediction, rhyming, phonics and many more will be introduced during the program.

Preschool Explorers is a free program and registration is required. Call 946-0417 ext 123 to register or sign up online now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJzqvqohVZrOR7MKSYgMZXQGYMkeuLpivsaansufdV9zQEJg/viewform

We Like Bikes Storytime
September 6 at 11am
Ages 3-12

Summer may be on its way out, but biking never goes out of style! Make sure you are road ready by joining us at the AAPL for a special storytime. We will hear stories involving bikes, learn and review some bike safety, and design our dream bicycles!

Children who are pre-registered for this event may request a FREE bike helmet courtesy of the Conemaugh Miners Medical Center!

Register by calling 946-0417 ext 123 or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK-bWGSf3p9qK2QQyJjWskyFbAWv9ATr0utTZp-KzAVR1vQw/viewform

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHELL-ABRATION
September 7, 10am
Ages 5-12

LET’S "shell"-abrate a brand new school year! We will be learning how to turn popsicle sticks and yarn into little turtle friends to take home.

Call 946-0417 ext 123 to register or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6s1cmHmwAmL3oLdkG4lruUSSnpyW2D8y8rjcrbk6zMFxRmA/viewform

Public computers are up and running in our library satellite location in the Downtown Transportation Center!

Stop by for a visit and to use the computers during these hours:

Tuesdays 1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - noon, 1pm - 4:30pm
Thursdays 8:30am - noon

We are located on the 11th Avenue side of the building, across from the Parking Authority office.

Food Through the Ages
September 3 at 6:00pm
Library Board Room

Join us and sample Food Through the Ages! Experience a historical presentation on our food topic for the month. Samples and recipes will be given out at the end of the program for all to enjoy!

This month's topic is the Tudor Dynasty's Strawberry Tarts.

Registration and a $3.00 fee is required. This is a program for our adult patrons. Please call 946-0417 ext 125 to register or sign up online now at https://forms.gle/d45fFVdggEhvxVyh6

Storytime signups are NOW open! Join us for Storytime at the AAPL this school year! We offer three versions of Storytime, each geared towards a different age group:

Mother Goose on the Loose is a unique one-on-one lap-sit program for children 12 - 24 months and caregiver. Choose from Mondays or Thursdays at 9:30am.

Toddler Time is a special music and movement story time for children ages 2 and 3 years old and caregiver. Choose from Tuesdays at 9:30am or Wednesdays at 9:30am or 10:30am.

And NEW for this year - Preschool Explorers is an exciting preschool story time program for children ages 3 - 6 years old plus caregiver. Choose from Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:30am. This program is ideal for families who are seeking a way to introduce a more structured literacy based program for their children as they begin to transition into a preschool setting. Preschool Explorers will incorporate literacy development, socialization, creativity and imagination as emphasized in the PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education. Simple concepts like taking turns, cooperation, sequencing, prediction, rhyming, phonics and many more will be introduced during the program.

A Blair County library card is required to register. Only 1 library card is needed per household.

Register for any of these storytimes by calling 946-0417 ext 123 or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJzqvqohVZrOR7MKSYgMZXQGYMkeuLpivsaansufdV9zQEJg/viewform

You have FIVE MORE DAYS to support the Friends of AAPL Fall Mums Sale!

Purchase a voucher at the library Adult Circulation Desk and redeem it at Brubaker’s Greenhouse, 3755 Fredericksburg Rd in Martinsburg, from August 15 - October 1. Each $9.00 voucher gets you a 9" potted mum.

Vouchers will be available for purchase (cash or check only) now through Friday, August 30, 2024.

Support the library friends and watch your donation bloom!

Last week's Hot Mess Flower Art turned out to be anything but a "hot mess". Everyone did a fantastic job turning their creations into a work of art.

BACK TO THE 90'S TRIVIA
August 27, 6pm

Let's go back to the 90s with a trivia night! How much do your really remember about the 90s? What were the one hit wonders, popular toys and shows? Test your knowledge while enjoying 90s era snacks. Bonus point if you show up in 90s clothing.

This is a program for our adult patrons. Call 814-946-0417 ext 125 to register.

The Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library are doing a FALL MUMS SALE!
Purchase a voucher at the library Adult Circulation Desk and redeem it at Brubaker’s Greenhouse, 3755 Fredericksburg Rd in Martinsburg, from August 15 - October 1. Each $9.00 voucher gets you a 9" potted mum.

Vouchers will be available for purchase (cash or check only) now through August 30, 2024.

Support the library friends and watch your donation bloom!

Chess Club is tonight!

All are welcome to join us for Chess Club, Thursdays from 4:30pm - 7:30pm. Stop by the 1st floor front tables and join on in! Anyone under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by their legal guardian.

No registration necessary!

MAKE YOUR OWN BOOKMARK DESIGN
Teens Ages 13-18
August 29, 3pm - 4pm

Welcome back to the library for a new school year! Come in and design your own bookmark using paint markers.

Register by calling 946-0417 ext 125. Walk-ins welcome!

There are still some spots available for FOCUSED ON FOUNDATIONS!

Friday, August 23rd, 9:30am and 10:45am
Ages 3 & Under

Join us for a Playgroup for children ages 3 & under and their caregivers. This hour long FREE Developmental Playgroup is designed to help parents and children work together to meet the child’s developmental goals. The playgroup is facilitated by an early childhood specialist and designed to provide fun activities to promote each child’s language, problem-solving, motor skills,
and social interactions.

The topic for this month is "Routines - Everyday Learning Opportunities".

Please register by calling 946-0417 ext 123 or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_ENaAUcmuHwFyNtVgcPTLlDucVqZKco2KRt9rdh9lmXhlwQ/viewform

Thanks to WTAJ for spreading the word that we are collecting donations of canned goods and single serve non-perishable food items for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown through September 20th.

Items needed include: canned goods (especially tuna), granola bars, single serve packages of crackers, cup-o-soup, peanut butter and Chef Boyardee canned items with pull tabs.

Donations may be dropped off at either the library Adult Circulation desk or the Youth Room desk.

Altoona library collecting donations for local charity ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Area Public Library is asking you to lend a helping hand. The library is collecting donations of canned goods and single-serve non-perishable food items for Cathol…

We asked our patrons this summer to show us where their adventures had taken them. Here are the maps. Do you see your summer adventure?

Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library are hosting their next book club on Saturday, September 14th at 10:00am in the library Board Room. The book for September is "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See. You can check out a copy of the book at the library.

Please RSVP to [email protected]

Friends Memberships are $10/year. If you are not a Friends member, forms can be found on the library website at altoonalibrary.org.

PAINT SPACE
August 23, 2:30pm

We still have a few spots available for Paint Space! This program is for teens & adults. Cost is $10 for materials. Must register and prepay by August 21st.

We will watch a “how-to-paint” YouTube video. A facilitator is available to offer advice, encouragement, color mixes, and technique. All skill levels are welcome! At the end of the class, you will leave with your painting.

Register by calling 946-0417 ext 125.

FOCUSED ON FOUNDATIONS
August 23rd, 9:30am and 10:45am
Ages 3 & Under

Join us for a Playgroup for children ages 3 & under and their caregivers. This hour long FREE Developmental Playgroup is designed to help parents and children work together to meet the child’s developmental goals. The playgroup is facilitated by an early childhood specialist and designed to provide fun activities to promote each child’s language, problem-solving, motor skills,
and social interactions.

The topic for this month is "Routines - Everyday Learning Opportunities".

Please register by calling 946-0417 ext 123 or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_ENaAUcmuHwFyNtVgcPTLlDucVqZKco2KRt9rdh9lmXhlwQ/viewform

Get your Boscov's Friends Helping Friends shopping pass at the library and help support the Altoona Area Public Library!

For a $5.00 donation, get your 25% off discount shopping pass good for ONE DAY ONLY, October 22nd from 8am - 11pm.

Purchase your pass at the library!

The Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library are taking pre-orders for their Pecan Sale now through August 28th!

There are 4 varieties of Southern Pecans available for $10 each bag:
🔹Halves & Pieces
🔹Large Halves
🔹Chocolate Covered Caramel
🔹Chocolate Covered

Order forms are available at the library or download/print this form and mail it in. Orders will be ready for pick up on November 1st.

DESIGN YOUR OWN PUZZLE FOR TEENS
August 22, 2:30pm

Design your own puzzle using blank wooden pieces and paint markers. Write a special message to someone or create a beautiful scene. All materials will be provided. This is a FREE program for our teen patrons ages 13-18.

Register by calling 814-946-0417 ext 125 or sign up online at https://forms.gle/EhrfnCrw3muCKvmPA

The numbers are in and they are fantastic! Children participating in our SummerQuest logged 744 hours of reading! Great job ⭐️

Little LEGO Builder Duplo Day
August 19
Ages 4 & Under

This special play time is for children ages 4 and under. Come and build with our LEGO DUPLO sets, perfect for tiny hands.

Registration is required. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 123 to register or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerLGkPW6X2sPOZxzJEHq86ibYdjOJCIlcpfrSe7ze43LvGtQ/viewform

Congratulations to Andrew Cherry, our SummerQuest Youth Room Grand Prize Raffle Winner!

He won the LEGO "Up" House and a "Our Adventure Book" scrapbook.

There were 293 entries for this prize! Congrats Andrew! 🏆

SAY IT AIN'T SEW
August 21, 10:30am
Ages 5-12

Summer is over? Say it Ain't SEW! Bid farewell to summer by making a no-sew craft at AAPL. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 123 to register or sign up online at https://forms.gle/9foCFyoYWCExDiTc9

Lend a helping hand!

The Altoona Area Public LIbrary is collecting donations of canned goods and single serve non-perishable food items for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown through September 20th.

Items needed include: canned goods (especially tuna), granola bars, single serve packages of crackers, cup-o-soup, peanut butter and Chef Boyardee canned items with pull tabs.

Donations may be dropped off at either the library Adult Circulation desk or the Youth Room desk.

LEGO BUILD BASH
August 20, 3pm
Ages 5-12

Attention all budding engineers and architects ages 5-12! The time has come to show off your design skills in the AAPL's LEGO Build Bash! Come and let your imagination run wild as you create a masterpiece using our LEGO bricks. Your creations will then be displayed in the youth room for all to see.

Register by calling 946-0417 ext 123 or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_cxcUTQTpgrw5ICxZ3svwkACK9Kqhb8QE0mtCt_AKqBbn_A/viewform