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Hollidaysburg library sets Feb. programs

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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.

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