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Creative Crafternoon

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main at Highland Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Families are invited to our FREE Crafternoon! Walk-ins welcome, no registration required.During Crafternoons, we provide crafts and activities for children of all ages that partici...

System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Families are invited to our FREE Crafternoon! Walk-ins welcome, no registration required.

All Ages Chess Club

Chess Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor at Cambria County Library
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Chess Club:

Join us on the library's 3rd floor to learn how to play or sharpen your skills at this all ages chess group! Participants are asked to bring a chess set if possible, but not requir...

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors

Join us on the library's 3rd floor to learn how to play or sharpen your skills at this all ages chess group! Participants are asked to bring a chess set if possible, but not required. No registration required.

Writer's Circle

Johnstown Writer's Circle

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Third Floor at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Basic Literacy, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Our Writer's Circle continues during the month of December!  Held in partnership with Craftwork Studios.  The Writer's Circle is a great opportunity to meet fellow writer...

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Workshop
Event Details:

Our Writer's Circle continues during the month of December!  Held in partnership with Craftwork Studios.  

Children sit with a teacher reading a story

Story Time

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
Hastings Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
CCLSYS Storytime:

Join us at the library to enjoy stories, crafts, and creative play!

Event Details:

Our Children’s Librarian reads a book to children, and often includes audience participation such as clapping or saying a phrase.  Afterwards the children and adults move to t...

Offsite Event
System Library: Hastings Public Library
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the library to enjoy stories, crafts, and creative play!

Our Children’s Librarian reads a book to children, and often includes audience participation such as clapping or saying a phrase.  Afterwards the children and adults move to the upper level of the library for a craft that relates to the book.

Tai Chi

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lilly-Washington Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Robert Manulich for gentle exercise that focuses on muscle, strength, and balance.  There is no cost thanks to the 1889 Foundation Grant!  Everyone is welcome!

System Library: Lilly-Washington Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Robert Manulich for gentle exercise that focuses on muscle, strength, and balance.  There is no cost thanks to the 1889 Foundation Grant!  Everyone is welcome!

Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carrolltown Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our book club to discuss a new book every month. Our club meets the fourth Monday every month at 1 pm. Contact the library to learn about this month’s title!

System Library: Carrolltown Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join our book club to discuss a new book every month. Our club meets the fourth Monday every month at 1 pm. Contact the library to learn about this month’s title!

Growing Readers

Growing Readers

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Childrens' Floor at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Passive Programming
Age Group:
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Event Details:

Stop in for a gardening activity! 

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Childrens' Floor
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Passive Programming
Event Details:

Stop in for a gardening activity! 

Christmas Eve

All Day
Cambria County Library, Beaverdale Public Library, Carrolltown Public Library, Cresson Public Library, Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Gallitzin Public Library, Hastings Public Library, Highland Community Library, Lilly-Washington Public Library, Nanty Glo Public Library, Northern Cambria Public Library, Patton Public Library, Portage Public Library, South Fork Public Library

In observance of the Christmas Holiday, all libraries in the Cambria County Library System will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25. Access online r...

Closing
Branches:
Cambria County Library, Beaverdale Public Library, Carrolltown Public Library, Cresson Public Library, Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Gallitzin Public Library, Hastings Public Library, Highland Community Library, Lilly-Washington Public Library, Nanty Glo Public Library, Northern Cambria Public Library, Patton Public Library, Portage Public Library, South Fork Public Library
Description:

In observance of the Christmas Holiday, all libraries in the Cambria County Library System will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25. 

Christmas Day

All Day
Cambria County Library, Beaverdale Public Library, Carrolltown Public Library, Cresson Public Library, Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Gallitzin Public Library, Hastings Public Library, Highland Community Library, Lilly-Washington Public Library, Nanty Glo Public Library, Northern Cambria Public Library, Patton Public Library, Portage Public Library, South Fork Public Library

In observance of the Christmas Holiday, all libraries in the Cambria County Library System will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25. Access online r...

Closing
Branches:
Cambria County Library, Beaverdale Public Library, Carrolltown Public Library, Cresson Public Library, Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Gallitzin Public Library, Hastings Public Library, Highland Community Library, Lilly-Washington Public Library, Nanty Glo Public Library, Northern Cambria Public Library, Patton Public Library, Portage Public Library, South Fork Public Library
Description:

In observance of the Christmas Holiday, all libraries in the Cambria County Library System will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25. 

Storytime

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Carrolltown Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Event Details:

Storytime starts back on September 11th at 10:30 and is recurring each Wednesday.  Stories, Crafts, and STEAM activities. 

System Library: Carrolltown Public Library
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime starts back on September 11th at 10:30 and is recurring each Wednesday.  Stories, Crafts, and STEAM activities. 

Yoga

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hastings Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A relaxing evening of stretching, working muscles among the book shelves!  Cost is $5 and goes to the instructor. 

Offsite Event
System Library: Hastings Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A relaxing evening of stretching, working muscles among the book shelves!  Cost is $5 and goes to the instructor. 

STEAM Time

STEAM Time

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Childrens' Floor at Cambria County Library
Age Group:
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Event Details:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math...Oh my! 

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Childrens' Floor
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Event Details:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math...Oh my! 

Coffee & Conversation

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Beaverdale Public Library
Program Type:
Civic & Social Literacy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Beaverdale Public Library community to enjoy coffee and conversation of the region's history. 

System Library: Beaverdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civic & Social Literacy
Event Details:

Join the Beaverdale Public Library community to enjoy coffee and conversation of the region's history. 

MJK Hooked On Crochet Group

MJK Hooked on Crochet Group

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Classic Corner at Cambria County Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
MJK Hooked On Crochet Group:

All skill levels welcome! The MJK Hooked on Crochet Group makes afghans, prayer shawls, and other pieces for area retirement homes and for collection drives hosted by local organiz...

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Classic Corner
Age Group: Adults, Seniors

All skill levels welcome! The MJK Hooked on Crochet Group makes afghans, prayer shawls, and other pieces for area retirement homes and for collection drives hosted by local organizations. 

Anyone who enjoys crocheting, wishes to learn how to crochet, or just wants to learn new stitches can join the group. The group welcomes knitters, too. If you wish to work on your own projects, join our group and make new friends! Hooks, patterns and one-on-one instruction are provided.  

Game Day for Adults & Seniors

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Program Type:
Civic & Social Literacy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Come alone or bring your friends to connect over some great games. Game choices include: board games, cards, dominoes, etc...

System Library: Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civic & Social Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Come alone or bring your friends to connect over some great games. Game choices include: board games, cards, dominoes, etc. Registration is not required.

Portage Library Closed

All Day
Portage Public Library

Portage Public Library will be closed on December 28. Digital resources are available 24/7.

Closing
Branches:
Portage Public Library
Description:

Portage Public Library will be closed on December 28. Digital resources are available 24/7.

Story Time

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main at Cresson Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years)
CCLSYS Storytime:

Join us at the library to enjoy stories, crafts, and creative play!

Event Details:

Join Avery to read Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale.

System Library: Cresson Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the library to enjoy stories, crafts, and creative play!

Join Avery to read Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale.

Lego Display

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
South Fork Public Library
Event Details:

Visit our exciting one day display of some amazing Lego Builds. Favorite Characters, favorite cars and even a dream house or 2. Hope you can join us!

System Library: South Fork Public Library
Event Details:

Visit our exciting one day display of some amazing Lego Builds. Favorite Characters, favorite cars and even a dream house or 2. Hope you can join us!

All Ages Chess Club

Chess Club

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Third Floor at Cambria County Library
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Chess Club:

Join us on the library's 3rd floor to learn how to play or sharpen your skills at this all ages chess group! Participants are asked to bring a chess set if possible, but not requir...

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors

Join us on the library's 3rd floor to learn how to play or sharpen your skills at this all ages chess group! Participants are asked to bring a chess set if possible, but not required. No registration required.

Safe Sitter Essentials

Safe Sitter Essentials

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:30pm
Storytime Theater at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Health Literacy
Age Group:
Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)
Event Details:

Safe Sitter® Essentials is a 5 ½ hour course that covers four areas of curriculum: Safety Skills, Child Care Skills, First Aid and Rescue Skills, and Life and Business Skills. The ...

Waitlist
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Storytime Theater
Age Group: Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Health Literacy
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Event Details:

Safe Sitter® Essentials is a 5 ½ hour course that covers four areas of curriculum: Safety Skills, Child Care Skills, First Aid and Rescue Skills, and Life and Business Skills.

Children sit with a teacher reading a story

Story Time

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
Hastings Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
CCLSYS Storytime:

Join us at the library to enjoy stories, crafts, and creative play!

Event Details:

Our Children’s Librarian reads a book to children, and often includes audience participation such as clapping or saying a phrase.  Afterwards the children and adults move to t...

Offsite Event
System Library: Hastings Public Library
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the library to enjoy stories, crafts, and creative play!

Our Children’s Librarian reads a book to children, and often includes audience participation such as clapping or saying a phrase.  Afterwards the children and adults move to the upper level of the library for a craft that relates to the book.

Open Build LEGO Club

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main at Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Event Details:

Drop-in anytime during the designated time to design, construct, create. For ages 6 – 12 years old. Registration is not required.

System Library: Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in anytime during the designated time to design, construct, create. For ages 6 – 12 years old. Registration is not required.

Growing Readers

Growing Readers

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Childrens' Floor at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Passive Programming
Age Group:
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Event Details:

Stop in for a gardening activity! 

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Childrens' Floor
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Passive Programming
Event Details:

Stop in for a gardening activity! 

Writer's Circle

Johnstown Writer's Circle

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Third Floor at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Basic Literacy, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our Writer's Circle continues during the month of December!  Held in partnership with Craftwork Studios.  The Writer's Circle is a great opportunity to meet fellow writer...

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Workshop
Event Details:

Our Writer's Circle continues during the month of December!  Held in partnership with Craftwork Studios.