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Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its programs for January.
n Chess Club meets from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. All are welcome. Meet at the rear tables on the first floor. No registration necessary. Anyone under the age of 16 needs to be accompanied by their legal guardian.
n In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library is hosting a teen gaming club from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 16, 23 and 30. From tabletop board games, card games, Nintendo Switch and more, each week will be something different. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 125, to register.
n The next meeting of the Friends of the Library book club will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, in the library board room. The book for January is "The Maid" by Nita Prose. Email SarahAAPL@yahoo.com to RSVP. If you are not a Friends member yet, forms can be found on the library website. Memberships are $10 per year. Future book club dates will be Feb. 10, March 9, April 13 and May 11. Books will be announced.
n Local author Typhani Russo will visit the library at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, for "Tails with Typhani." Her new book "Trainyard Tux" will be available for purchase and signing after the program. Call 814-946-0417, ext.123, to register.
n Sample Food through the Ages at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the library board room. Experience a historical presentation on the food topic for the month, followed by a cooking demonstration. Samples and recipes will be given out at the end of the program. This month's topic will be a rice and pear dessert served on the Hindenburg. Registration, a library card and a $3 fee is required. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 125, to register.
n Homeschool families are invited to Homeschool Hub: Launching into 2024 at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. Come and play with some basic snowball launcher designs and before putting on your thinking cap to design your own. Then, test the power, accuracy and distance of your creation in a snowball launching extravaganza. Call 814-946-0417, ext.123, to register.
n Teen Lego Club will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. Register by calling 814-946-0417, ext. 125.
n Anime Perler Beads for Teens will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19. Make anime characters using perler beads. Register by calling 814-946-0417, ext. 125.
n Join the library for a new playgroup for children ages 3 and younger and their caregivers. This hourlong free developmental playgroup is designed to help parents and children work together to meet the child's developmental goals. Choose from 9:30 or 10:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19. The playgroup is facilitated by an early childhood specialist and designed to provide fun activities to promote each child's language, problem-solving, motor skills and social interactions. Space is limited so registration is required. The topic for this month is Picky Eaters. A Blair County Library card is required to attend (one card per household). Call 814-946-0417, ext. 123, to register.
n David Baer, community health educator with AmeriHealth Caritas-Pennsylvania, will discusses COPD and its symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors and possible treatments, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. No registration needed.
n Bookmark Bunch, an interactive book club for students ages 7 and older, will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22. January's theme is "Winter Wonderland." A Blair County library card is required to register. Only one library card is needed per household. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 123, to register.
n Get a free Plastic Canvas Snowflake kit on Jan. 22 to take and make at home. A limited supply of kits will be available during the day, and then again in the evening.
n Trading Card Game Day for Teens will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. All trading card games are welcome; just bring your cards and start playing. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 125. to register.
n Celebrate National Lego Day at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26. This free program is for children ages 6 and older. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 123, to register.
n AAPL Shelf Indulgence Adult Book Club will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27. This is a BYOM (bring your own mug) and there will be a choice of coffee or tea. The book for January is "There, There" by Tommy Orange. Register by calling 814-946-0417, ext. 125.
n Create Yarn Line Art at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30. See how the most simple of materials, cardboard, felt and yarn can be used to create intricate and mesmerizing patterns. All materials will be provided. This is a program for adults. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 125, to register.