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NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK:

The Altoona Public Library will be celebrating National Library Week April 13-19. Students will each be receiving "Join the Circle of Knowledge @ Your Library" coloring sheets the week of April 7th. Those who return their completed artwork to the library the week of April 14th will receive a coupon for a free Culvers custard. Their artwork will be proudly displayed in the library. Students will also be eligible to sign up for some great prizes as well. Hope to see you there!

LOCAL CHILDREN'S AUTHOR:

April 15 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. "Meet the Author" - Judy Bowe - author of the children's book "My Last Best Friend" at the Altoona Public Library. The evening will include an informal Q&A session and discussion. Watch for Ms. Bowe's "My New Best Friend," scheduled for release this fall.

Jay Gilbertson

Jay Gilbertson, author of "Moon Over Madeline Island" and "Back to Madeline Island"will speak at the Altoona Public Library on April 17th at 7 PM.

Readers fell in love with Eve and Ruby in Jay Gilbertson's hilarious, heartwarming debut novel, Moon Over Madeline Island. A whole new set of adventures are in store for the fabulous ladies of Madeline Island. Jay will share from the latest book in his series, Full Moon Over Madeline Island.




Preschool story hour 
Thirty minutes of great stories, songs, and finger plays
  • For ages 3-5.
  • Wednesdays from 10:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-2 p.m.
  • Sept.-Nov.
  • Jan.-March.
  • For specific dates and to pre-register call 715-839-5029.

Toddler Tales  
A 20-minute program of fast-paced stories and songs.

  • For parents with toddlers ages 18 months - 2 years.
  • Tuesdays from 10:30-10:50 a.m.
  • Sept.-Nov.
  • Jan.-Mar.
  • For specific dates and to pre-register call 715-839-5029.


Good books, good conversation, good food, good friends.

7 p.m. the 4th Monday of each month (except where noted).

September 24, 2007
The elegant gathering of white snows by Kris Radish.

October 22, 2007
Truck by Michael Perry

November 26, 2007
Snow flower and the secret fan: a novel by Lisa See.

December 17, 2007 (Third Monday)
A wrinkle in time by Madeleine L'Engle.

January 28, 2008
To kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee.

February 25, 2008
Moon over Madeline Island by Jay Gilbertson.

March 24, 2008
The memory keeper's daughter by Kim Edwards.

April 28, 2008
Vanishing acts, by Jodi Picoult.

May 19, 2008 (Third Monday)
Water for elephants: a novel by Sara Gruen.


Book-em Mystery Book Club 2007-2008
Second Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 PM

Sept. 11 Dead Boogie , by Victoria Houston.

Oct. 9 The Lincoln lawyer, by Michael Connelly.

Nov. 13 Winter and night, by S.J. Rozan.

Dec. 11 Basket case, by Carl Hiaasen.

Jan. 8 Break no bones, by Kathy Reichs.

Feb. 12 Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam, by M. C. Beaton.

Mar. 11 Blood memory, by Greg Iles.

Apr. 8 The class menagerie, by Jill Churchill.

May 13 The thin woman, by Dorothy Cannell.

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