Storytellers on Stage, featuring Taylor Adams, will be presented at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Mishler Theatre. Presented by Kooman & Associates, the event will benefit the Altoona Area Public Library.

Acclaimed bestselling thriller author Taylor Adams steps out from behind the page and onto the Benzel Stage at the Historic Mishler Theatre. Taylor has captured readers worldwide and his book “No Exit” has been adapted into a HULU original movie. The event will allow participants a chance to go behind the scenes of page-turner thrillers and hear directly from the mind that crafted them. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 2 at the Mishler Box Office for $25 each, plus $2 online processing fee, or at mishlertheatre.org. All ticket sales benefit the library.

Support the library and watch your donation bloom at the Friends of the Library Fall Mums Sale! Purchase a voucher at the library’s Adult Circulation Desk to redeem at Brubaker’s Greenhouse, Martinsburg. Each $10 voucher gets you a 9-inch potted mom. Vouchers are available for purchase through Sept. 12.

Programs offered this month include:

— Super Silly Stories — 10:30 a.m. Sept. 2 and 4. Preschoolers ages 3+ and caregivers are invited to enjoy some Super Silly Stories at the library. This program is free and registration is required. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 123 to register.

— Calling all teen gamers: In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library is hosting a gaming club from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays on Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. From tabletop board games, card games, Nintendo Switch and more, each week will be something different for you to enjoy with your friends. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 125 to register.

— Sample Food through the Ages at 6 p.m. Sept. 2 in the library board room. Experience a historical presentation on our food topic for the month. Samples and recipes will be given out at the end of the program for all to enjoy. This month’s topic is a Victorian Dinner Party Dessert. Registration, a library card and a $3 fee is required. Please call 814-946-0417 ext. 125.

— Mahjong Club meets from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays in the library. All adult patrons are welcome to come in to play. No registration required.

— Chess Club meets from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. All are welcome to come in on Thursday nights to play chess. Meet at the front tables on the first floor. No registration necessary. Anyone under the age of 16 needs to be accompanied by their legal guardian.

— Join us at 10 a.m. Sept. 5 for First Friday Fun! This special play time is for children ages 3 and under. Come in clothes that can get messy because we’ll have a variety of fun sensory stations to explore. Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors, so please dress accordingly. Registration is required. Call 814-946-0417 ext.123 to register.

— Come join the Kneedle Knerds United for a Fiber Fun Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 6. Bring your favorite fiber crafts. Experienced crafters may be available to help you get started. This is a free adult program. No registration required.

— LEGO CLUBS meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 and 11. All you need is your imagination! Unleash your creativity with LEGO club, geared toward children ages 4 and up. Monthly registration and a library card is required. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 123 to sign up.

— Homeschool Hub: Bubble Bonanza! — 1 p.m. Sept. 11 — School age children are invited to pop, pop and float on over to the AAPL as we explore the world of bubbles. How do bubbles form in the first place? What’s the secret to the biggest and best bubbles you have ever seen? Is it even possible to blow a non-sphere bubble? Call 814-946-0417 ext. 123 to register.

— Become a dementia friend in your community at 11 a.m. Sept. 13 in the library board room. Those who participate will receive the Dementia Friends packet, including a certificate and how to find resources in your community. After the informational session, stick around and find out about the resources that the library has to offer and learn how to make your own memory kit. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 125 to register.

— Hedgehog Book Art – 2 p.m. Sept. 13 – Get ready to turn an ordinary book into an adorable hedgehog friend. In this hands-on craft program, kids ages 6-12 will learn the art of book folding, the creative way to recycle old books into adorable 3D sculptures. With simple folds, each child will transform pages into a charming hedgehog. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 123 to register.

— Paws 4 Reading –5 p.m. Sept. 15 — This heartwarming program partners the library’s youth room with the local humane society to create a paw-some reading adventure. Kids practice reading aloud to furry friends, boosting their confidence and literacy skills while giving adoptable pets some much-needed love and attention. It’s a tail-wagging, page-turning experience for everyone involved! Call 814-946-0417 ext. 123 to register.

— Marvelous Machines: Buoyant Boat Float — 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16 — Set a course for the AAPL and prepare for some nautical nonsense! Learn the secrets boats use to stay afloat and put your sea legs to the test by building your own boat. This program is for children in grades 1-5. Call 814-946-0417 ext.123 to register.

— Mini Graphic Novel Covers for Teens, 3 p.m. Sept. 18. While you can’t judge a book by its cover, that doesn’t mean they aren’t incredibly fun to look at. Join us at the AAPL and learn what makes a great graphic novel or manga cover then design your own mini version to keep. This is a free program for teens ages 12-18. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 125 to register.

— The Friends of the Library will be hosting their monthly book club at 10 a.m. Sept. 20 in the library board room. RSVP by email to SarahAAPL@yahoo.com. If you are not yet a Friends member, forms can be found on the library website. Memberships are $10/year.

— Teens are invited to join us after school from 3 to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 to make Fleece Tie Pillows. Come join us to make a comfy fleece tie pillow. All materials will be provided. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 125 to register.

— AAPL Shelf Indulgence Adult Book Club will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 27. This is a BYOM (bring your own mug) with a choice of coffee or tea. The book for this month is The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer. Register by calling 814-946-0417 ext. 125.

— Crafternoon: Macrame Wall Hanging — 2 p.m. Sept. 20 — Add some color to your walls with this macrame wall hanging. This is a beginner program using 2 basic knots. All materials will be provided. This is a program for adult patrons. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 125 to register.

— We are partnering with the Clay Cup to bring ceramics to the library at 6 p.m. Sept. 30 in the library board room. Patrons will be painting a utensil rest, which is great to rest soup ladles and sauce spoons on. Cost is $22 a person, paid in advance by Sept. 15. This is a program for adult patrons. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 125 to register.

— Story Times: Families of young children are invited to check out the Altoona Area Public Library’s free educational story time programs for caregiver and child to enjoy together. Developmentally appropriate and enjoyable programs for children ages 1-6 are offered weekly. Please call the library at 814-946-0417 ext. 123 to register.

— Mother Goose (Ages 12-24 Months): 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29; and 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 11, 18 and 25.

— Toddler Time (Ages 2-3): 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30; and 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays Sept. 10, 17 and 24.

— Preschool Explorers (ages 3-6): 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30; and 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 11, 18 and 25.