Altoona Public Library maintains a collection of books, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, databases and reference materials. The library offers electronic editions of local, regional and national newspapers and magazines. It provides databases on a variety of subjects, such as politics, sports, business, entertainment, and science and technology. It also houses CDs, DVDs, cassettes and video tapes. The library organizes a range of programs that includes story sessions, reading programs and puppet shows. Altoona Public Library also conducts author lectures and book reviews for adults. In addition, it provides various services, including renewals, interlibrary loans, and computer and Internet access. The library s facility includes meeting rooms to host a variety of educational, cultural and recreational programs. Altoona Public Library is located in Altoona, Iowa.
Established in 1877, Cedar Falls Public Library is a free, tax supported library. It offers various reference services, an information desk and interlibrary loan programs. Cedar Falls Public Library has various programs designed especially for seniors. It also offers the Third Age Project that began with a grant that was developed by the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Public Libraries, the Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging, and the Jesse Cosby Center. This program provides library and other associated outreach services to seniors where they live and gather. The outreach targets senior citizens, both active seniors and those confined to their homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing and retirement homes. The library also sponsors and coordinates various book clubs at senior outreach sites in Cedar Falls, Ill. The Cedar Falls and Waterloo Public Libraries also have various book discussion sets to loan to any book club in the state and metro area. The library is located in Cedar Falls.
