Hollidaysburg library sets Jan. programs
The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library has announced its activities for January.
The library will be closed New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, and Jan. 17, 18 and 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
n Canasta and Mah Jongg games are held at 11 a.m. Mondays. Beginners are welcome.
n Maker Mondays are held all day Mondays in the Children’s Room. A station will be set up with a different craft, challenge or activity each week. Come and explore the fun.
n Storytime and Craft will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
n Needlework & Arts Group is held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Bring your own materials and projects for this crafting club intended for adults.
n Twisted Stitchers meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Bring your own project, yarn and hooks; spend time with other crafters.
n Dance, Sing and Play! will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29. Need to get your wiggles out? Dance, sing, shake the parachute and some shaky eggs too.
n Lego Club will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Bring your imagination, the library will supply the Legos. The program is intended for school-aged children.
n Language in the Library will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29. This program is intended for children grades K-6 and is taught by HAHS language teachers and members of the Language Clubs. January’s session will feature German.
n Paws to Read will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3. Meet and read to pets from the Central PA Humane Society. Children ages 5 and older are welcome with their caregivers.
n The Altoona/Blair County Photo Society (ABCPS) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5. The Photo Society gathers to discuss a variety of topics, including taking and editing pictures. Learn something new with any type of camera or smart phone. New members are welcome. Call 814-207-1479 with questions.
n The Inspirational Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8. This month’s book selection is “A Perilous Proposal” by Michael Phillips.
n The Women Writers Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13. January’s book will be “Here One Moment” by Liane Moriarty.
n The Best of Times Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, to discuss “Mercy Street” by Jennifer Haigh. All are welcome.
n Computer Talks will be held at 2 and 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21. Email questions and requests to schedule an individual meeting to corporal99@gmail.com.

