No two snowflakes are alike: in fact, some snowflakes take on the apperance of shelter pets from the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society and the library’s own animal friends. In December, kids are challenged to find all these very special snowflakes in the children’s room scavenger hunt. Find them all and win a prize from the treasure chest! Find Frosty the Snowman for a bonus prize!
THE FINE PRINT: we ask that children only do one scavenger hunt per month. Scavenger hunts can be completed any time we are open: Monday-Thursday from 1-8 PM and Saturday from 9 AM-2 PM.
We started a mini-food pantry in the vestibule of the main library entrance: please help yourself to anything during library hours. Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome.
Our Christmas Bazaar is here: anytime we are open, you can shop a variety of vintage and gently used Christmas items: decorations, kitchen items, and more! New items added weekly. Drop off donations for the bazaar anytime we are open.
What’s COOL AS ICE? CLUB LEGO! Kids ages 5 and up are invited to join us for an evening of Lego freestyling on Thursday, January 8th and Thursday, January 22ndfrom 6-8 PM on both dates. No sign ups are needed, but we ask that a grown-up stay in the library while children build.
We present a PAWS to Read session on Saturday, January 10th from 10:30-11:30 AM. Kids will meet and read to an adoptable cat friend from the Central PA Humane Society. Reading to animals is an ideal way for children who may struggle with reading to build skills while hanging out with a non-judgmental animal friend.
This program is for children ages 5 and up: we ask that a parent or caregiver stay with their child during the program.
Have you ever thought about publishing a novel, but weren’t sure how to get started? Self-publishing is easier than ever, and local author Dustin Hess will show you how at a free program on Saturday, January 10th at noon.
Release the wiggles at Toddler Tuesday, a special toddler sized, toddler friendly storytime with lots of songs, dancing, and the kind of silliness you can only get from a trained professional librarian!
Our winter Toddler Tuesdays are every Tuesday at 6:30 PM from January 13th through March 31st.
Toddler Tuesday is for children ages 18 months-3 years. New families are always welcome.
The Bellwood-Antis Community Trust meets at the Bellwood-Antis Public Library on Wednesday, January 14th at 6:30 PM.
BACT is all about making the Bellwood-Antis Community an all around better place to live, work, and play. New members are always welcome!
Local cartoonist Brian Middleton has published his own comics and worked with a national publisher to create a graphic novel, so he can discuss the differences between self-publishing and working with a publisher. Learn how to self publish comics and graphic novels from a professional at this free informational program on Saturday, January 17th at noon.
The Friends of the Bellwood-Antis Public Library are holding a fundraiser at the Altoona Valley Dairy Restaurant (2724 Plank Rd) on Tuesday, January 20th. Pick up a flyer at the library, and when you present it while dining at the Valley Dairy Restaurant anytime between 10 AM and 6 PM the 20th, 20% of your bill will be donated back to the library. The library also receives a donation from any gift cards sold with the flyer.
This fundraiser is only at the Altoona Valley Dairy Restaurant, and you must have a flyer for the library to receive the donation. Flyers are available at the checkout desk.
The Friends of the Bellwood-Antis Public Library meet at the library on Thursday, January 22nd at 2 PM. Library Friends help the library with fundraisers and other projects dedicated to making the library a better place for everyone. New members are always welcome!
Local author Typhani Russo has written, illustrated and self-published multiple children’s books. Learn about the process of writing, self-publishing, and marketing your own children’s book at this free informational program.
Sips & Snacks in the Stacks is our annual wine-tasting fundraising: for a $25 ticket you get samples of delicious wines from local wineries and winemakers, gourmet appetizers, and live music. Save the date for Saturday, January 31st from 7-10 PM. Tickets are now on sale: purchase at the library or from a Library Trustee.
All proceeds benefit the Bellwood-Antis Public Library.
Teachers, parents, homeschoolers, and anyone else who wants to read to children or help children read: we are happy to put together themed collections of books you can take home or use in the classroom! Your wish list of books can be as general as “I need books on snowflakes” or you can request specific titles by using our online catalog at https://bellwood-antis.sparkpa.org/. Give us 2-4 weeks in advance, and we can also order your books from libraries in Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Huntingdon, and Lackawanna Counties. To get started, talk to a librarian, or e-mail your requests to bellwoodantispubliclibrary@gmail.com.
The library’s ongoing costume jewelry sale is your one stop shop for affordable bling! We have vintage pieces, signed pieces, and as-is odds and ends ideal for crafters. All jewelry is for sale for a freewill donation. Shop anytime the library is open: 1-8 PM Monday-Thursday and Saturdays from 9 AM-2 PM. Donations of used and new costume jewelry for this ongoing fundraiser are appreciated. Drop off donations anytime the library is open.
The library is home to a number of community organizations with meetings and programs that are open to the public. Visit our community meetings page for information on these programs.