Friends donation to library
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The Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library recently made a donation of $50,000 to the library. Taking part in the presentation were Jennifer Knisely (left), executive director, and Shasta Langenbacher, vice president of the Friends.
Community
In the news on this date: January 20
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