Book clubs, crafts among the offerings

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

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, March 12, 19 and 26. Need to get your wiggles out? Dance, sing, shake the parachute and some shaky eggs too.

n Lego Club meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Bring your imagination; the library will supply the Legos. The club is intended for school-aged children.

n Language in the Library will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays, March 16, 23 and 30. This program is intended for children kindergarten through sixth grade and is taught by Hollidaysburg Area High School language teachers and members of the Language Clubs. March’s sessions feature French.

n Paws to Read will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7. 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. Mondays, March 2 and 16. 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, March 12. This month’s book selection is “Never Too Late” by Michael Phillips.

n The Women Writers Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. The book will be “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls.

n The Best of Times Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 26, to discuss “Freud’s Mistress” by Karen Mack. All are welcome.

n Computer Talks will be held at 2 and 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. Email questions and requests to schedule an individual meeting to

corporal99@gmail.com.