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Now Hiring - Part-Time Circulation Desk

Submitted by Altoona Library on Wed, 2013-01-23 17:18

LIBRARY CIRCULATION DESK

The Altoona Area Public Library is taking applications for PART-TIME circulation desk positions. Candidate must have computer knowledge, problem solving abilities, and Customer Service experience with children and/or adults. Candidates MUST be able to work daytime, evening, and Saturday hours.  Minimum wage. High school diploma or GED required.  Deadline to apply – February 8, 2013.

Please send resume to OR pick up employment application at:

Altoona Area Public Library

Audience: 
Everyone

Read Aloud Favorites of 2012

Submitted by Altoona Library on Tue, 2013-01-15 15:45

Read Aloud Favorites of 2012

This list reflects a mix of old and new titles that have been read to our young friends during Library Visits to area Preschool Programs.  Children ask us to read these again and again.  And so, from the mouths of our youngest  - Here are 24 favorites – to enjoy during the New Year.

 

All the Colors of the Earth by Hamanaka

Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do you See by Martin/Carle

Bear Feels Sick by Wilson

Chalk by Suboda

Do Bears Buzz? By Dahl

 

Audience: 
Kids

Toasty Toddler Donations

Submitted by Altoona Library on Mon, 2012-11-26 16:21

The Youth Room at the Altoona Area Public Library is accepting donations of NEW hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, snowsuits, and coats. Sizes newborn to 4T, 5/6 or small.

Toasty Toddler is a project that provides warm winter outerwear for children birth through age four. The program is coordinated by the Family Resource Center at the United Way of Blair County.

Donations will be collected until December 7, 2012.

Please assist us in helping the young children of Blair County!

Audience: 
Everyone