Altoona Public Library - WI

10/16/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we have partnered with Family Support Center to feature a display of resources and library materials. Browse the display or pick up a brochure, card, or bookmark. Additional information can be found on their website.

10/15/2026

The contest to find out Altoona's favorite candy is heating up! We are down to the elite 8 this week - stop by and make your vote. Voting will continue for the next couple weeks with the winner announced on October 31st!

10/15/2026

AI for Beginners
Thursday, October 15th
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Do you have questions about AI? Wonder what the hype is all about? Curious if it is something you could use? Join us TODAY for our session AI for Beginners. Adults of every age are welcome to attend as we learn about AI and what it can do for you. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and, if you like, your own device to follow along. You are also welcome to just listen and learn, no work required.

Didn't get a chance to sign up? That's okay - come on over anyway!

10/15/2026

Harry Potter Trivia

🗓️ Saturday, October 17th
🕰️ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join us for an hour of trivia fun! Registration can be taken in person or over the phone. 🚨 Sign-up is required to participate.

Test your knowledge of the original Harry Potter books and movies with a group of your friends and family! Sign up as a team of up to 6 people, or as an individual and be placed with a team at the event. No devices required, this will be a tech-free event. Feel free to wear any Hogwarts gear, magical enthusiasm is encouraged!

Questions will include a variety of topics, including characters, magical items, Hogwarts classes, and more. All are welcome, whether you are just beginning your adventure through the Wizarding World or have been a long-time lover of the series. We hope to see you there!

10/14/2026

From Libby App

🥀 Love the feeling of a good '90s rom-com?
Check out 10 recs that give you that nostalgic feeling: 📚 https://bit.ly/4i4NM6n

10/12/2026

Bath day for the library puppets and stuffies! 🧼

10/12/2026

Reminder that the library is closed today, October 12th. We will re-open on Tuesday, October 13th at 9am. See you then!

10/12/2026

From Altoona Compassion Coalition

We hope to see you Thursday, October 15.

We hope to see you Thursday, October 15.

10/10/2026

This beautiful weather is making us think of the wonderful outdoor programs we offered this year! Peter Fletcher joined us at The Yard - Altoona, Wisconsin for a free outdoor concert last month.

10/09/2026

Where Challenges Happen
Multi-title challenges remained alarmingly expansive in 2025. Censorship attempts in which challengers submitted lists of books (frequently titles that they hadn’t read) comprised 94% of the total number of titles challenged. Attempts to censor school library materials accounted for 80% of the total titles targeted over the course of the year. Of the titles targeted in school library collections, 98% were in multi-title challenges. While school libraries faced the most attempts to censor voluntary reading material, public libraries continued to experience more overall censorship attempts than all other location types. (Note: This data includes challenges to displays, programs, and other resources.)

LEARN MORE AT ALA.ORG/BBOOKS