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Altoona Rail Readers Silent Book Club
Presented by: Altoona Public Library
The Altoona Public Library is pleased to introduce a new community initiative: Altoona Rail Readers Silent Book Club, a welcoming, low-pressure reading gathering designed to foster connection, literacy, and well-being among residents of all ages. This program will be held weekly at Yard Park, Altoona’s newest green space, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, on the Third Tuesday of each month, offering participants a peaceful hour to read in quiet companionship.
Initial Rail Readers meeting times for 2025 are scheduled for September 16th, October 21st, and November 18th. Anyone interested in joining the Rail Readers is welcome to visit The Yard Container Park (211 Division Street, Altoona, Wi 54720) from 6:30-7:30pm. No formal registration is necessary to participate in the Rail Readers.
Unlike traditional book clubs, the Rail Readers has no assigned reading or structured discussion. Attendees simply bring a book of their choice—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or even a magazine—and enjoy uninterrupted reading time in a shared public space. Participants are welcome to purchase food and beverages from The Yard’s featured restaurants and tap house. Optional socializing before or after the reading hour allows for organic conversation and community building, while preserving the introvert-friendly nature of the event.
This initiative aligns with the city’s goals of promoting literacy, creative use of park space, and partnerships between city and private businesses. It encourages residents to enjoy literature in a variety of public venues around Altoona.
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