Altoona Area Public Library

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.

The Rainy Day EscapeSeptember 12th, 10:30amAges 6-12A rainy day turns into an adventure when two kids’ doodles come aliv...
09/04/2026

The Rainy Day Escape
September 12th, 10:30am
Ages 6-12

A rainy day turns into an adventure when two kids’ doodles come alive. After watching this short, magical video, children ages 4–12 will dream up their own rainy‑day story and bring it to life with imagination and art.

Register by calling 946-0417 ext 123.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!Kooman & Associates presents Storytellers on Stage, featuring Jeff Shaara, on October 20th at 7p...
09/03/2026

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

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.

Support the library and watch your donation bloom with the Friends of the Library Mums Sale!Purchase a voucher now at th...
09/03/2026

Support the library and watch your donation bloom with the Friends of the Library Mums Sale!

Purchase a voucher now at the library Adult Circulation Desk and redeem it at Brubaker’s Greenhouse, 3755 Fredericksburg Rd, Martinsburg, from August 15 - September 25, 2026.

Each $9 voucher gets you a 9” potted mum. Vouchers are available for purchase (cash or check only) now through September 15th.

All profits from this sale benefits the library.

09/02/2026

Attention toddler parents! We’ve added three September dates to our Downtown Library Story Times! Come for stories and songs, then stay to shop the Altoona Farmers Market! Market hours 11-2, story time at 11am!

Grand Hands & Little Hearts Grandparent's DaySeptember 11th, 10:30amJoin us in celebrating the special bond between chil...
09/02/2026

Grand Hands & Little Hearts Grandparent's Day
September 11th, 10:30am

Join us in celebrating the special bond between children and the grand people in their lives with stories and a keepsake craft. Perfect for children ages 6 & under and welcoming to grandparents, caregivers and all beloved family friends.

Register by calling 946-0417 ext 123 or sign up online at https://forms.gle/8D3xSWX2179Z2s2c8

PUZZLE SWAPSeptember 8th, 5pm-6pmAll ages are welcome to join us at the Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library Puzzl...
09/02/2026

PUZZLE SWAP
September 8th, 5pm-6pm

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.

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.

Guidelines: All puzzles should be in gently used condition with no missing pieces. Once your puzzle is swapped, it belongs to the person you swapped it with. There is no expectation that you will be given your original puzzle back at any time.
Please bring only puzzles you are willing to part with for life.

STORYTIME 2026/2027 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!Join us for Storytime at the AAPL this school year! We offer three versions of ...
09/01/2026

STORYTIME 2026/2027 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Join us for Storytime at the AAPL this school year! We offer three versions of Storytime, each geared towards a different age group. Programs will be held in four week sessions starting September 8th and run through the end of the school year. A break week will be held after each four week session.

Mother Goose on the Loose with Miss Evelyn 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 with Miss Becca 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.

Preschool Explorers with Miss Clarissa is an exciting educational preschool program for children ages 3-6 years old and caregiver. Choose from Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:30am.

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

Sign up by calling 946-0417 ext 123 or register online now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJzqvqohVZrOR7MKSYgMZXQGYMkeuLpivsaansufdV9zQEJg/viewform?usp=header

HELP US TO PRESERVE A PIECE OF ALTOONA'S HISTORY! The Altoona Area Public Library is thrilled to announce that it has re...
09/01/2026

HELP US TO PRESERVE A PIECE OF ALTOONA'S HISTORY!

The Altoona Area Public Library is thrilled to announce that it has recently been gifted an extraordinary original painting by renowned local artist Joe Servello.

This vibrant, one-of-a-kind work of art is presented in a panoramic format, with colorful images flowing together to depict the story of The Magic Flute, Mozart’s beloved opera. The library is excited for the opportunity to display this masterful work of art. However, because of its impressive size—100 inches by 36 inches—the piece requires professional mounting, framing, and preservation by a custom framer. The cost of this work is $5,500.

We need your help to make this possible!

If you have enjoyed the other original Servello works throughout the library—most notably the beautiful mural in our Youth Room—imagine being part of preserving another piece of his remarkable artistic legacy for our entire community.

Every gift makes a difference! Your contribution will help professionally preserve, mount, and display this exquisite original Joe Servello painting for generations of our community to enjoy.

As a special thank-you, all donors will be recognized on a plaque displayed alongside the framed artwork, creating a lasting record of the community members who helped preserve this special piece of local art.

Choose from:
⭐ $500 - Masterpiece Patron
⭐ $250 - Legacy Patron
⭐ $100 - Art Preservation Champion
⭐ $50 - Community Art Supporter
⭐ $25 - Library Art Supporter

Help us bring Joe Servello’s The Magic Flute to the library walls—and keep this remarkable work of art alive for years to come!

Stop in the library to pick up a donation form or call us at (814) 946-0417 ext 120.

Due to unplanned maintenance, the library is closed on Saturday, August 29th and Monday morning, August 31st. We hope to...
08/28/2026

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.

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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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