Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its programs for March. For more information, call 814-946-0417 or visit www.altoonalibrary.org.
n First Friday Fun will be held at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, play time for children ages 3 and younger. Come in clothes that can get messy. Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors so dress accordingly. Register by calling 814-946-0417, ext. 123.
-- Knit-In will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2. There may be teachers to help get you started. Beginners should take size 8 needles and some light-colored yarn. This is a free adult program. No registration required.
-- From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, teens can learn about Open Broadcaster Software, a versatile and open-source application used for capturing, streaming and recording multimedia content from a computer screen or external sources. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 125, to register.
-- In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library will host a gaming club from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26. From tabletop board games, card games, Nintendo Switch and more, each week will be something different. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 125, to register.
-- Sample Food through the Ages at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 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 Egyptian Tiger Nut Cake. Registration, a library card and a $3 fee is required. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 125.
-- Homeschool Hub: "Egg"cellent Engineering will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 7. Design and construct a container to hold an egg while it is dropped from increasingly higher perches. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 123 to register. This program is for ages K-6.
-- Chess Club meets from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. 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 must be accompanied by their legal guardian.
-- Sensory Storytime will be held on March 8 and 22. It is an inclusive program for patrons who are on the autism spectrum or have sensory-related needs. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 123, to register.
-- Teens are invited to Make Your Own Puzzle at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 8. Blank wooden puzzle pieces will be available to paint or draw on. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 125, to register.
-- School-age children are invited to uncover the Science of Rainbows with special guests from Discovery Space at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Call 814-946-0417, ext.123, to register.
-- The Friends of the Library book club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, in the library board room. The book for March is "Recursion" by Blake Crouch. To RSVP, email SarahAAPL@yahoo.com. Friends membership forms are on the library website. Memberships are $10 per year. Future book club dates will be April 13 and May 11.
-- LEGO Clubs will meet at 6 p.m. March 11 and 14. This program is geared toward children ages 4 and older. Monthly registration and a library card is required. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 123, to sign up.
-- Students in grades K-12 can work on their submissions for the Blair County Conservation District's annual poster contest from noon to 5 p.m. March 14 at the library. The theme is "May the Forest Be With You!" All materials will be provided at the library.
-- Board Game Night for Adults will be held at 6 p.m. March 14. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 125, to register.
-- Teens will have a Minute to Win It at 3 p.m. March 15 for fun minute-long challenges. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 125, to register.
-- Adults are invited at 11 am. March 16 for Spa Wellness. Enjoy a three-fold self-care craft and treat yourself. Materials will be provided to make bathbombs and goat milk soap bars along with a sugar scrub. Cost for materials is $3. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 125, to register.
-- Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library Youth Room no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, March 21, for a library sleepover. The stuffed animal can enjoy an entire day of special activities and fun library hijinks on Friday. Then stop back on Saturday, March 23, to pick up your friend and see what silly adventures they had. Each stuffed friend will come back with a book chronicling their adventures and a special gift for their human. No pre-registration is required!
-- Teen Lego Club will be held at 3 p.m. March 21. Register by calling 814-946-0417, ext. 125.
-- A playgroup for children ages 3 and younger and their caregivers can attend an hourlong free developmental playgroup designed to help parents and children work together to meet the child's developmental goals. Choose from 9:30 or 10:45 a.m. March 15. The theme for March is "Healthy Routines." Registration is required. A Blair County Library Card is required to attend (one card per household). Call 814-946-0417, ext. 123, to register.
-- Supa Saturday: Dog Man Strikes Back -- Dog Man returns in "The Scarlet Shredder!" Join us at the library at 10 a.m. March 23 for a day celebrating this crime-biting hero. Enjoy epic activities and test your knowledge in a trivia contest. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 123, to register.
-- Join us at 6 p.m. March 25 for Bookmark Bunch, an interactive book club for students ages 7 and up. March's theme is March's theme is "Spring." Select a book that is about spring, flowers or baby animals. 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.
-- "To the Moon and Back," an adult program, will be held at 6 p.m. March 25 in the library theater. Don Freeburn, retired NASA Apollo and Space Shuttle rocket engineer, will give an interactive presentation on his lunar experiences and today's NASA and international efforts to return to the Moon. Attendees will receive up to four pairs of solar eclipse glasses upon request. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 125, to register.
-- Trading Card Game Day for Teens will be held at 3 p.m. March 28. All trading card games are welcome -- Yugioh, Pokemon or Magic the Gathering. Call 814-946-0417, ext. 125, to register.
-- Friends of the Library will present "Behind the Scenes at the Library" at 5:30 p.m. March 28. There will be a networking opportunity after the program to explore ways to become involved with the Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library. RSVP to aaplfriends@gmail.com or call 814-946-0417, ext. 125, by March 21.
-- AAPL Shelf Indulgence Adult Book Club will meet at 10 a.m. March 23. Take your own mug for coffee or tea. The book is "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Register by calling 814-946-0417, ext. 125.