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Hollidaysburg library sets Feb. programs

The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library has announced its activities for February.

The library will be closed Feb. 14, 15 and 16 in observance of Presidents 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.

n Storytime and Craft will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

n A special storytime will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, with the Tooth Fairy’s Helper. Enjoy a special storytime, games and goodie bags.

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, Feb. 12, 19 and 26. 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. This is intended for school-aged children.

n Language in the Library will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 5 and 12. This program is intended for children grades K-6 and is taught by Hollidaysburg Area High School language teachers and members of the Language Clubs. February’s session features German.

n Paws to Read will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Meet and read to pets from the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society. Children ages 5 and up are welcome with their caregivers.

n The Altoona/Blair County Photo Society (ABCPS) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. 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, Feb. 12. This month’s book selection is “The Soldier’s Lady” by Michael Phillips.

n The Women Writers Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,

Feb. 10. February’s book will be “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon.

n The Best of Times Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, to discuss “The Wager” by David Grann. All are welcome.

n Computer Talks will be held at 2 and 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. Email questions and requests to schedule an individual meeting to corporal99

@gmail.com.

Starting at $2.99/week.

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