A collection of about 20 shirts, decorated with messages and drawings, took up a portion of the Altoona Area Public Library on Thursday as part of an effort t
A Facebook message sent out by the Altoona Area Public Library announcing the retirement of the library’s ferrets, Draco and Juniper, has created “quite a b
A Facebook message sent out by the Altoona Area Public Library announcing the retirement of the library’s ferrets, Draco and Juniper, has created “quite a b
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On April 15, the Blair County commissioners proclaimed April 4-10 as National Library Week in Blair County. The Blair County Library System joins libraries of all types in celebrating the many ways libraries build strong communities by providing critical resources, programs and expertise. Taking part in the proclamation ceremony at the Blair County Courthouse are (from left): Blair County Library System County Coordinator Katie Greenleaf Martin; County Commissioners Laura O. Burke, vice chairman; Bruce R. Erb, chairman; and Amy E. Webster, secretary; and BCLS Administrator Jennifer Knisely. National Library Week is a time to celebrate the nation’s libraries, library workers’ contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2021 is “Welcome to Your Library.” During the pandemic, library workers continue to exceed their communities’ demands and adapt resources and services to meet their users’ needs during these challeng