The “most wonderful time of the year” starts with Your ASO! Join us back at Altoona Area High School with Guest Conductor, Maestra Rebekah O’Brien, for what has become a beloved community tradition. NOTE: Seating is first come, first served. Altoona Symphony Orchestra hosts their annual holiday celebration concert traditionally held at the Altoona High […]
The Pauline Baker Rodgers School of Dance in collaboration with Cambria Dance Academy will present The Nutcracker, directed by Mary Ellen Rodgers Everhart and co-directed by Emily Koch. Journey with us through a scene of dancing Snowflakes and into the Land of Sweets as we take you on a magical adventure. Allow visions of the […]
A Motown Christmas features a world-class vocal group, assembled from past and present members of Motown's most legendary groups...The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours. A Motown Christmas is a powerful family-oriented show combining Motown's greatest hits with everyone's favorite holiday classics. This show features those famous Motown trademarks...dazzling choreography and unforgettable harmonies all performed […]
P&J Productions presents Twelve Twenty Four - The nation's original and longest running tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra!
With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her!) kind. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish […]
Come visit Lights in the Park at Reservoir Park from 6 to 9:45. Come see all the groups that put in countless hours to decorate the park. Entrance is at the end of Reservoir Drive, $5 cash per vehicle, pay at Shed A past the basketball court. All money raised goes to the groups that […]
The Altoona Area Public Library is now offering a new, fun and educational preschool program for children age 3 – 6. Preschool Explorers 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 […]
Homeschool Hub: Ready, Set, Glow – January 9th at 1pm – Time to shine! Join us at the AAPL as we explore some of the different types of luminescence! Experiment with a variety of naturally (and unnaturally) glowing substances and try your hand at designing your own bioluminescent creature. This is a program for school […]
Teens are invited to join us after school on January 9th at 3pm to design and create their own 3D Roblox character. Call 946-0417 ext 125 to register or sign up online at https://forms.gle/zSUm1bW4brcw9LEJA
Chess Club – Thursdays from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. All are welcome to come in on Thursday nights to play chess. Meet at the rear tables on the first floor. No registration necessary. Anyone under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by their legal guardian.
LEGO CLUBS – January 9th at 6pm – All you need is your imagination! Unleash your creativity with LEGO club! This program is geared towards children ages 4 and up. Monthly registration and a library card is required. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 123 to sign up or online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB87hw46-LL3tBgvtHQfznFyU075ikPn2hoajAozWTAm3Bow/viewform
TIMES: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – VIP Session & General Admission ($50/person) 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – General Admission ($30/person presale – $40/person at door) VIP Session – Includes: tasting glass and a special VIP only gift.
A unique one-on-one lap-sit program for children 12-24 months and caregiver. Call 814-946-0417 ext.123 to register or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJzqvqohVZrOR7MKSYgMZXQGYMkeuLpivsaansufdV9zQEJg/viewform
The library’s ongoing costume jewelry sale is your one stop shop for affordable bling! We have vintage pieces, signed pieces, and as-is odds and ends ideal for crafters. All jewelry is for sale for a freewill donation. Shop anytime the library is open: 1-8 PM Monday-Thursday and Saturdays from 9 AM-2 PM. Donations of used […]
LEGO CLUBS – January 13th at 6pm – All you need is your imagination! Unleash your creativity with LEGO club! This program is geared towards children ages 4 and up. Monthly registration and a library card is required. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 123 to sign up or online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB87hw46-LL3tBgvtHQfznFyU075ikPn2hoajAozWTAm3Bow/viewform
Pixar Trivia – January 13th at 6pm. Test your knowledge of all things PIXAR! Adult patrons will compete to see who knows the most about Pixar movies and shorts. Do you have what it takes to win? Call 946-0417 ext 125 to register or online at https://forms.gle/s3zJyySDCfqCEAe46
A special music and movement story time for children ages 2 and 3 years old and caregiver. Call 814-946-0417 ext.123 to register or sign up online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJzqvqohVZrOR7MKSYgMZXQGYMkeuLpivsaansufdV9zQEJg/viewform
The Altoona Area Public Library is now offering a new, fun and educational preschool program for children age 3 – 6. Preschool Explorers 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 […]
Calling all teen gamers! In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library is hosting a gaming club on Tuesdays on January 7, 14, 21, 28 from 3-5pm. From tabletop board games, card games, Nintendo Switch and more, each week will be something different for you to enjoy with your friends. Call 946-0417 […]
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