Altoona Public Library - WI

09/05/2026

The library will be closed on Monday, September 7th. We'll see you Tuesday!

09/03/2026

It's back - Show Your Library Card and Save Campaign for the month of September!

Sign up for or renew your library card at Altoona Public Library then enjoy special discounts at participating local businesses all month long - from September 1st through 30th - just by showing your library card.

It’s our way of celebrating the power of a library card — and supporting our local community at the same time!

BorschHouse - 10% off your purchase
- Hot n' Ready Egg Rolls, 3 for $5
Ne-Ne's Tacos - Buy something and get your choice of queso/guac/salsa with chips for 50% off
Wooden-Gear-Clocks - 10% off any wooden clock kit

*You Must Present Your Library Card In Order to Receive the Listed Deal.
Offers Valid September 1 through September 30, 2026.

09/02/2026

September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Stop by and sign up or renew your FREE library card!

What can I do with a library card?
Check Out:
Books - kids, teens, and adults
Magazines
Large print books
DVDs and CDs
Audiobooks
Book Club kits
Board Games, Card Games, & RPGs
Wireless Internet Hotspots
Puppets
Educational Bags
STEAM Kits
Launchpads
Library of Things Collection
Stay Sharp Kits
Lucky Day Collection
Puzzles
Playstation 5 and Nintendo Switch video games

Also:
Log in to library computers
Access digital content through Libby..and MUCH MORE!

09/02/2026

From Chippewa Valley Book Festival

Save your seat! Run, don't walk!
cvbookfest.com/register

Save your seat! Run, don't walk!

cvbookfest.com/register

08/31/2026

Mark your calendar - Fall Story Time registration begins on Tuesday, September 1st! Registration can be completed in person or over the phone.

Toddler Tales
For children 18 months – 2 years and their parents.
Mondays or Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
September 14th – November 10th
Registration required!

Preschool Story Time
For children ages 3-5 years who are able to independently sit for a 30-minute session.
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. OR 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
September 16th – November 12th
Registration required!

08/26/2026

We are here at River Prairie for the Back to School Ice Cream Social! 🍨 Stop by to say Hi and learn about upcoming library happenings.

08/25/2026

Looking for a chance to escape into a good book for an hour? Join us tonight for Rail Readers Silent Book Club at The Yard - Altoona, Wisconsin, 6pm - 7pm. Just bring a book and a blanket or lawn chair and join us in the green space. In the event of rain or bad weather, come on over to the the library! The coffee pot will be plugged in and ready!

08/24/2026

Stop by and see us at the Back to School Ice Cream Social at River Prairie Park on Wednesday, 6pm - 8pm. 🍨🍦

From Altoona Parks and Recreation

This coming Wednesday is the 2026 Back to School Ice Cream Social hosted by Altoona Police Department, Altoona, WI Fire Department & Altoona Parks and Recreation!! Hope to see you on Wednesday, August 26 from 6-8pm in River Prairie Park.
Bonus: It is also the last night of the 2026 Rock'n on the River Summer Concert Series season! The Thundermen will be taking the OakLeaf Surgical Amphitheater stage starting at 6:30pm.
City of Altoona, Wisconsin - Government

This coming Wednesday is the 2026 Back to School Ice Cream Social hosted by Altoona Police Department, Altoona, WI Fire Department & Altoona Parks and Recreation!! Hope to see you on Wednesday, August 26 from 6-8pm in River Prairie Park.

Bonus: It is also the last night of the 2026 Rock'n on the River Summer Concert Series season! The Thundermen will be taking the OakLeaf Surgical Amphitheater stage starting at 6:30pm.

City of Altoona, Wisconsin - Government

08/24/2026

Mr. Joe Phillips and Mr. Frans Carlstrom returned last week to lead part 2 of their Introduction to Electricity summer workshop with the teens.  Nine teens returned to learn more about electricity through experiments using batteries, LED bulbs and electric leads.  The workshop culminated with each student creating a mini motor using a battery, 3 magnets and copper wire.  Future electrical engineers in the making!