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The Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., Altoona, has announced its events for the month of November. — In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library is hosting a gaming ...

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Daily Maverick and Maverick451 in partnership with Gift of the Givers proudly announce the release of the MavericKids Activity Book Volume 5: Smart, curious and independent, now available for purchase ...

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