Supporting the Altoona Area Public Library
The Friends of the Altoona Library support programs and activities
of the Library by raising money and volunteering their time.
Book Sale
The Friends of the Altoona Library hold a used book sale twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall. Profits support programs and activities at the library. The Friends present the proceeds from their trust fund and money from their general fund to the Library each year for materials and programming. Last year the Friends donated over $40,000 to the Library.
For further information about what items can be donated, click here.
The next scheduled book sale will be:
Thursday, May 2nd Preview Event (Friends members only), 5:30-8:00 PM
Friday, May 3rd, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 4th, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday, May 6th ($5 bag day), 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Become a Friends of the Library Member
If you would like to become Friends of the Altoona Library member,
please follow the instructions below to apply.
1Choose Membership Option
Start by choosing your level of membership.
2Complete a Membership Form
To submit a membership application, please complete the form on this page.
3Submit Payment
Complete your payment online with a credit or debit card or through PayPal.
If you would like to apply by mail
Print this membership form , and mail it with a check to:
Attn: Friends of the Library
1600 5th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
Makes checks payable to “Friends of AAPL”