The Altoona Area Public Library has reopened and the current hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am to 8pm; Wednesday and Friday, 8:30am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 4pm.
The library will also maintain the auxiliary site at the Transportation Center, 1231 11th Avenue, Altoona, Pa 16601: Tuesday 1pm-5pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 5pm and Thursday 8:30am to 12:30pm.
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