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DIY Craft

02/03/2026 @ 8:00am to 02/10/2026 @ 5:00pm
Main at Cresson Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Passive Programming
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years)

It's DIY Craft Day!

All materials and instructions are on the blue table in the children's area. Happy Crafting!

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

It's DIY Craft Day!

All materials and instructions are on the blue table in the children's area. Happy Crafting!

Backyard Bird Walk in Stackhouse Park

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Stackhouse Park at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Civic & Social Literacy, STEM
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors

Join us for a bird walk in Stackhouse Park and learn all about the Backyard Bird Count. First 15 participants receive a bird book! Dress for outside temperatures. Program will only be postponed in the event of hazardous weather.

Cancelled
Offsite Event
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Stackhouse Park
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civic & Social Literacy, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for a bird walk in Stackhouse Park and learn all about the Backyard Bird Count. First 15 participants receive a bird book! Dress for outside temperatures. Program will only be postponed in the event of hazardous weather.

Knitting

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaverdale Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Unwind with yarn and learn to knit.  Join in on the fun every Monday each month from 2 pm to 4 pm.  Limited supplies of yarn and needles are available or you can bring your own project to work on.  All skill levels are welcome!

System Library: Beaverdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unwind with yarn and learn to knit.  Join in on the fun every Monday each month from 2 pm to 4 pm.  Limited supplies of yarn and needles are available or you can bring your own project to work on.  All skill levels are welcome!

balls of yarn various colors

Highland Hookers

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main at Highland Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Highland Hookers is hosted by Highland Community Library but community led. This is a once a month meet up where we bring a yarn project to work on & yap. I hope you’ll join us. 

System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Highland Hookers is hosted by Highland Community Library but community led. This is a once a month meet up where we bring a yarn project to work on & yap. I hope you’ll join us. 

Valentine's Day Storytime, Tuesday, February 10 at 6 pm for ages 3 to 7

Valentine's Day Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main at Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years)

Come join us for Valentine's Day Storytime. Enjoy stories and a correlating activity. This program is for kids ages 3 to 7. Registration is required.

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

Come join us for Valentine's Day Storytime. Enjoy stories and a correlating activity. This program is for kids ages 3 to 7. Registration is required.

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No Pressure Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Hastings Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Love books but don’t always have time to read every page? That’s okay! Join us for a cozy evening of conversation where it’s perfectly fine if you’ve read the whole book, a few chapters, or none at all.

Offsite Event
System Library: Hastings Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Love books but don’t always have time to read every page? That’s okay! Join us for a cozy evening of conversation where it’s perfectly fine if you’ve read the whole book, a few chapters, or none at all.

multiple children sitting down smiling listening to a story be read

Preschool P.A.L.S

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Children's Room at Highland Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years)

Our Preschool P.A.L.S class is for children 3-5 years and their parent/caregiver. Play and Learn Storytime focuses on developing early literacy and school readiness skills. Class size is limited and classes fill up quickly.

Upcoming
Registration Required
System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our Preschool P.A.L.S class is for children 3-5 years and their parent/caregiver. Play and Learn Storytime focuses on developing early literacy and school readiness skills. Class size is limited and classes fill up quickly.

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Second Floor at Portage Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Storytime: Preschool:

Our Preschool class is for children 3-5 years and a parent/caregiver. These classes focus on developing early literacy and school readiness skills, and include a craft. Class size ...

Join us at the Library for Story Hour! This FREE program is facilitated by Library volunteers Kathy Hough. Story Hour will help your child develop a lifetime love of books, reading, and learning.

Open
Registration Required
System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our Preschool class is for children 3-5 years and a parent/caregiver. These classes focus on developing early literacy and school readiness skills, and include a craft. Class size is limited and classes fill up quickly.


 

Join us at the Library for Story Hour! This FREE program is facilitated by Library volunteers Kathy Hough. Story Hour will help your child develop a lifetime love of books, reading, and learning.

multiple children sitting down smiling listening to a story be read

Preschool P.A.L.S

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15pm
Children's Room at Highland Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years)

Our Preschool P.A.L.S class is for children 3-5 years and their parent/caregiver. Play and Learn Storytime focuses on developing early literacy and school readiness skills. Class size is limited and classes fill up quickly.

Upcoming
Registration Required
System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our Preschool P.A.L.S class is for children 3-5 years and their parent/caregiver. Play and Learn Storytime focuses on developing early literacy and school readiness skills. Class size is limited and classes fill up quickly.

Caregiver Support Group [Virtual]

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Civic & Social Literacy, Health Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

If you provide care for a loved one, you're welcome at this monthly support and education series at the Library. Meet others like you in a friendly, supportive environment designed to help you through the challenges caregiving can bring.

Virtual Event
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic & Social Literacy, Health Literacy
Event Details:

If you provide care for a loved one, you're welcome at this monthly support and education series at the Library. Meet others like you in a friendly, supportive environment designed to help you through the challenges caregiving can bring.

Mah Jongg

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor at Cambria County Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Mah Jongg:

Everyone is welcome! Players may bring their own tiles, but sets are available. 

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor
Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Everyone is welcome! Players may bring their own tiles, but sets are available. 

ARC Party

ARC Valentines' Party

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor - Programming at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Basic Literacy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Celebrate your love of books at our Valentines' themed advanced reader copy (ARC) party.

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

Celebrate your love of books at our Valentines' themed advanced reader copy (ARC) party.

two small babies listening to woman read a book

Story Sprouts

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Children's Room at Highland Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)

Story Sprouts is for babies/toddlers 0-36 months and their parent/caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, sign language, lap bounces and more! Class size is limited and fill up quickly! 

Open
Registration Required
System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Sprouts is for babies/toddlers 0-36 months and their parent/caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, sign language, lap bounces and more! Class size is limited and fill up quickly! 

two small babies listening to woman read a book

Story Sprouts

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Room at Highland Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)

Story Sprouts is for babies/toddlers 0-36 months and their parent/caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, sign language, lap bounces and more! Class size is limited and fill up quickly! 

Open
Registration Required
System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Sprouts is for babies/toddlers 0-36 months and their parent/caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, sign language, lap bounces and more! Class size is limited and fill up quickly! 

Teen Reading Lounge

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Lounge at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18)

Teen Reading Lounge is a non traditional book group. Hang out with other teens, talk about the books we are reading, and participate in activities you help choose!

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Teen Reading Lounge is a non traditional book group. Hang out with other teens, talk about the books we are reading, and participate in activities you help choose!

Book Club for Young Adults and Older

Book Club for Young Adult and Older

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor at Portage Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18), Adults

Exploring fantasy series and discussing social issues through contemporary fiction. Pick up your copy of the book that is being read for that month at Portage Public Library. 

System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Exploring fantasy series and discussing social issues through contemporary fiction. Pick up your copy of the book that is being read for that month at Portage Public Library. 

True Crime Book Club

True Crime Book Club: Raised by a Serial Killer by April Balascio

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
True Crime Book Club:

True Crime Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month on the library's third floor. Copies are available to borrow at the 3rd floor Reference Desk.  

Murders, heists, kidnappings, fraud—we read and discuss true stories about them all. Conspire with us to share your “whodunnit” theories at our friendly gathering of this fascinating genre. 

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

True Crime Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month on the library's third floor. Copies are available to borrow at the 3rd floor Reference Desk.  

Murders, heists, kidnappings, fraud—we read and discuss true stories about them all. Conspire with us to share your “whodunnit” theories at our friendly gathering of this fascinating genre. 

various art supplies in bright vibrant colors

Creative Crafternoon

Saturday, February 14, 2026 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)

It's a lovely day to come to the library and make a Valentine's Day themed craft. 

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

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)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's a lovely day to come to the library and make a Valentine's Day themed craft. 

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

All Ages Chess Club

Chess Club

Saturday, February 14, 2026 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.

President's Day

All Day
Cambria County Library, Beaverdale Public Library, Carrolltown Public Library, Cresson Public Library, Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Gallitzin Public Library, Highland Community Library, Lilly-Washington Public Library, Nanty Glo Public Library, Northern Cambria Public Library, Patton Public Library, South Fork Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cambria County Library, Beaverdale Public Library, Carrolltown Public Library, Cresson Public Library, Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Gallitzin Public Library, Highland Community Library, Lilly-Washington Public Library, Nanty Glo Public Library, Northern Cambria Public Library, Patton Public Library, South Fork Public Library
Bingo Flyer

After School Bingo

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mezzanine at Portage Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Programming
Age Group:
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)

Starting a new event with a different theme each month. Prizes are geared towards 13 and under but anyone can play!

System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Passive Programming
Event Details:

Starting a new event with a different theme each month. Prizes are geared towards 13 and under but anyone can play!

Complete Your Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Scholarship Application

02/17/2026 @ 8:00am to 02/19/2026 @ 5:00pm
Main at Cresson Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Programming
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18)

Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) Scholarships: The CFA encourages students to  “Complete Your Application” at Cresson Public Library, February 17-19. The library will encourage students to

System Library: Cresson Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Passive Programming
Event Details:

Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) Scholarships: The CFA encourages students to  “Complete Your Application” at Cresson Public Library, February 17-19. The library will encourage students to

DIY Craft

02/17/2026 @ 8:00am to 02/24/2026 @ 5:00pm
Main at Cresson Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Passive Programming
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years)

It's DIY Craft Day!

All materials and instructions are on the blue table in the children's area. Happy Crafting!

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

It's DIY Craft Day!

All materials and instructions are on the blue table in the children's area. Happy Crafting!