The library will honor Black History Month in February with displays and a speaker. Throughout the month, the display windows at the main entrance will feature Black History items loaned by the Blair County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
At 2 p.m. Feb. 11, Harriet Gaston, minority programs counselor at Penn State Altoona, will present ‘‘Black History: What You Don’t Know About Blair County,’’ a free 30-minute program concluding with an opportunity to ask questions. Refreshments will follow.
Other events include:
n The Director’s Update for The Friends of the Hollidaysburg Area Library, 10 a.m. Feb. 7. Library Director Janet Eldred will deliver a Powerpoint presentation on library materials, services and programs.
n The Mystery and Mayhem Book Club, 2 p.m. Feb. 12 and 26. This month’s books are “The Killing Game’’ by Iris Johansen and “Gone for Good’’ by Phillip Margolin. Copies of the books are available for purchase at the library. Participants are invited to take a teacup.
n The Best of Times Book Club, 2 p.m. Feb. 21. This new club focuses on New York Times Notable Books. February’s selection is “Water for Elephants’’ by Sara Guen, which is available for purchase at the library.
Children’s Librarian Melanie Ramsey has arranged several programs:
n Developing Capable Young People, 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 13, 20 and 27 and March 5, 12 and 19. This is a free six-week program for adults that focuses on positive interactions with young people, encompassing positive communication, motivation and self-reliance. Participants receive a free copy of the book “Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World.’’ Katherine Muller, the instructor, is a prevention educator representing Altoona Regional Health System. Space is limited to 15 participants. Light refreshments will be served.
n Stories from Stuff: Archaeology with Miss Paula, 4 p.m. Feb. 7. Archaeologist Paula Zitzler will tell stories and share artifacts. The program is intended for children ages 10 and older.
n Sing, Dance, Wiggle and Giggle with Miss Kim, 1 p.m. Feb. 19. Children’s music instructor Kim Capenos will hold a singing and dancing session for young children and their parents.
n Beading Dirigible Plums, 4 p.m. Feb. 21. Dirigible plums look like radishes and grow on bushes. They are mentioned in the Harry Potter books and dangle from Luna Lovegood’s ears in Harry Potter movies. In this hourlong program, participants will make beaded dirigible plums for use in bookmarks, key chains, necklaces and more. The program is intended for children ages 10 and older.
n Calligraphy Crash Course for Kids, 4 p.m. Feb. 26. This is an hourlong introduction to the art of calligraphy. Melanie Ramsey will teach an italic alphabet and numbers. This course has a fee of $3 per participant to cover the cost of a pen and practice pages. It is intended for children ages 10 and older.
For more information on library programs and regularly scheduled Children’s Story Times, visit www.hollidaysburg
library.org. Program registration is requested as space may be limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
To register, visit the library at 405 Clark St., call 695-5961 or e-mail melanie.ramsey@
gmail.com.
