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Altoona Area Public Library For over 90 years, the Altoona Area Public Library has been serving our community.

The Altoona Area Public Library provides library services to the residents of the Altoona Area School District in order to meet their educational, informational, and recreational needs. In addition the library is the District Library Center for libraries in Blair, Bedford and Huntingdon Counties. In that capacity it provides interlibrary loan, reference, public relations and advisory services for the benefit of all residents of the three county area.

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow night! Tickets will be available at the door.Kooman & Associates presents Storytellers ...
10/19/2026

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow night! Tickets will be available at the door.

Kooman & Associates presents Storytellers on Stage, featuring Jeff Shaara, on October 20th at 7pm, an event to benefit the Altoona Area Public Library.

Jeff Shaara is a NYT bestselling author renowned for bringing pivotal moments in American History to life through vivid storytelling and meticulous research. His acclaimed historical novels span the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War II, and beyond.

We invite you to join us for this very special event.

Get your tickets at the Mishler Box Office for $30 each, plus $2 online processing fee and at mishlertheatre.org.

All ticket sales benefit the library.

Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower with the Altoona Fire Department October 26th at 10:30am, Library...
10/19/2026

Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower with the Altoona Fire Department
October 26th at 10:30am, Library Theater

Children ages 2 & up are invited to Join the Altoona Fire Department for some stories, learn about fire safety and explore a fire truck! This program is free and pre-registration is encouraged.

Call 946-0417 ext 123 to register or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FPBmUFCNT29ZJKFTc444zppV_0l4v_iL9D0KIAd3l5A/preview

Did you get your tickets yet?Kooman & Associates presents Storytellers on Stage, featuring Jeff Shaara, on October 20th ...
10/17/2026

Did you get your tickets yet?

Kooman & Associates presents Storytellers on Stage, featuring Jeff Shaara, on October 20th at 7pm, an event to benefit the Altoona Area Public Library.

Jeff Shaara is a NYT bestselling author renowned for bringing pivotal moments in American History to life through vivid storytelling and meticulous research. His acclaimed historical novels span the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War II, and beyond.

We invite you to join us for this very special event.

Get your tickets at the Mishler Box Office for $30 each, plus $2 online processing fee and at mishlertheatre.org.

All ticket sales benefit the library.

Shelf Indulgence Book ClubOctober 24, 10am - 11amWelcome to the AAPL adult book club! This is a BYOM (bring your own mug...
10/16/2026

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.

Register by calling 946-0417 ext 125 or sign up online at https://forms.gle/JpcZHhEBS71T1PMe8

Register your team of up to 4 people for ZOMBIE OUTBREAK - SAVE THE CITY - ESCAPE ROOM!This FREE Escape Room will be ope...
10/15/2026

Register your team of up to 4 people for ZOMBIE OUTBREAK - SAVE THE CITY - ESCAPE ROOM!

This FREE Escape Room will be open from October 19-24 with various time slots available each day. A library card is required for all adults participants. This Escape Room is for Teens and Adults. An adult must be present for groups that contain only teens.

Who do you trust to help you escape from our Zombie Outbreak and save the city? Grab your team today and call 946-0417 ext 125 to reserve your time! If - you - dare!

BAILEY'S BRIGADEMonday, October 19th, 5pm-6pmAges 3 & UpBailey's Brigade invites families to join a friendly "pack" wher...
10/15/2026

BAILEY'S BRIGADE
Monday, October 19th, 5pm-6pm
Ages 3 & Up

Bailey's Brigade invites families to join a friendly "pack" where being kind to animals isn't ruff at all. Through a partnership with the Central PA Humane Society, we will welcome guest speakers, introduce children ages 3 - 12 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.

It is a fun, welcoming way for kids to learn how small acts of kindness can make a big difference for animals in our community.

This is a FREE Program. Register by calling 946-0417 ext 123 or sign up online now at https://forms.gle/QCiVsxGUeknggWb96

Only 6 more days left to get your tickets! Kooman & Associates presents Storytellers on Stage, featuring Jeff Shaara, on...
10/14/2026

Only 6 more days left to get your tickets!

Kooman & Associates presents Storytellers on Stage, featuring Jeff Shaara, on October 20th at 7pm, an event to benefit the Altoona Area Public Library.

Jeff Shaara is a NYT bestselling author renowned for bringing pivotal moments in American History to life through vivid storytelling and meticulous research. His acclaimed historical novels span the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War II, and beyond.

We invite you to join us for this very special event.

Get your tickets at the Mishler Box Office for $30 each, plus $2 online processing fee and at mishlertheatre.org.

All ticket sales benefit the library.

Marvelous Machines for today, October 13th has been cancelled.
10/13/2026

Marvelous Machines for today, October 13th has been cancelled.

Ghost Stories with Kirk WeixelOctober 24th at 1pmLibrary Theater Presented by the Friends of the Library Master storytel...
10/13/2026

Ghost Stories with Kirk Weixel
October 24th at 1pm
Library Theater
Presented by the Friends of the Library

Master storyteller and ghost story archivist Kirk Weixel will bring the Halloween spirit to the library through ghost stories of Central PA and beyond. These spooky tales tie into the rich history and folklore of our region. Due to the scary nature of this program, it’s better suited for teens and adults.

No registration needed.

Kirk Weixel, Professor Emeritus in English at Saint Francis University, trained as a storyteller at the Celtic College in Goderich, Ontario. He has told traditional stories at theGoderich Celtic Festival and at the Toronto Storytellers Festival. He has been collecting local ghost stories for years, and telling them at Saint Francis University, the Cambria Historical Society, the Ebensburg Library, around campfires and in his own living room.

The library is closed tomorrow, October 12th.
10/11/2026

The library is closed tomorrow, October 12th.

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1600 5th Avenue
Altoona, PA
16602

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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