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February 4, 2013 - 20 reasons to check out the library

October 25, 2012 - Books key to holiday magic

July 25, 2012 - Want a toddler to answer? Wait

June 10, 2012 - Altoona Area Public Library kicks off summer reading program June 19

May 29, 2012 - Library seeks stable funding

May 9, 2012 - Read all summer at the library

January 31, 2012 - Altoona library turns focus to new plan

September, 24 2011 - Some Blair libraries to lend e-books

June 5, 2011 - Read a book

April 25, 2011 - Library fights to keep funding

April 11, 2011 - Library director goes by the book

March 16, 2011 - Altoona library faces cuts

March 10, 2011 - One Book promotes reading

 

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