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Youth Book Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Second Floor at Portage Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)

Join the Youth Book Club! Held once a month at Portage Public Library. Pick up your copy of the book at the library. Light snacks are provided. 

System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Youth Book Club! Held once a month at Portage Public Library. Pick up your copy of the book at the library. Light snacks are provided. 

Jump Start Your Family History Research

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Third Floor - Programming at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors

Interested in starting to research your family history in 2026, or need a refresher?   Join us in January for this interactive workshop where we'll go over getting started and help you make a research plan.

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy, Workshop
Event Details:

Interested in starting to research your family history in 2026, or need a refresher?   Join us in January for this interactive workshop where we'll go over getting started and help you make a research plan.

All Ages Chess Club

Chess Club

Saturday, January 31, 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.

balls of yarn in various colors

Teen Knit and Crochet Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Lounge at Highland Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18)

Knit. Crochet. Connect.

Our club is a creative space for teens to learn, share, and grow together through knitting and crochet projects. Bring your current project or start something new. All skill levels welcome, supplies are provided.

System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knit. Crochet. Connect.

Our club is a creative space for teens to learn, share, and grow together through knitting and crochet projects. Bring your current project or start something new. All skill levels welcome, supplies are provided.

Digital Drawing Lab

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors

We use digital pen tablets to draw and paint what's in front of us—or in our imagination. A great way to learn the basics of pen tablets and drawing software. All equipment provided. All skill levels welcome.

Open
Registration Required
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

We use digital pen tablets to draw and paint what's in front of us—or in our imagination. A great way to learn the basics of pen tablets and drawing software. All equipment provided. All skill levels welcome.

community game night

Community Tabletop Game Night

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Main at Highland Community Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults

Play board games for all ages at Community Game Night! We will have a selection of games available for you to play or you can bring your own. Bring a friend, grab a game and play.

Walk-ins are welcome all night! We hope to see you there!

System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Play board games for all ages at Community Game Night! We will have a selection of games available for you to play or you can bring your own. Bring a friend, grab a game and play.

Walk-ins are welcome all night! We hope to see you there!

All Ages Chess Club

Chess Club

Saturday, February 7, 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.

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.

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.

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. 

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!

Crafty Tuesday: Heart Pouch

Crafty Tuesday - Hand Sew a Heart Pouch

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Third Floor - Programming at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Basic Literacy
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors

Learn how to sew a simple felt heart pouch!  All are welcome, no sewing experience required.

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Basic Literacy
Event Details:

Learn how to sew a simple felt heart pouch!  All are welcome, no sewing experience required.

Tracing Your African American Genealogy

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Third Floor - Programming at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Civic & Social Literacy, Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civic & Social Literacy, Genealogy
Event Details:

Level Up: Teen Game Night the 3rd Thursday of every month

Level Up : Teen Game Night

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hastings Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)

Join us for Level Up : Teen Game Night! It includes board & card games, even a couple recommended phone games, like Among Us!

Offsite Event
System Library: Hastings Public Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for Level Up : Teen Game Night! It includes board & card games, even a couple recommended phone games, like Among Us!

Youth Book Club

Youth Book Club

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Second Floor at Portage Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)

Join the Youth Book Club! Held once a month at Portage Public Library. Pick up your copy of the book at the library. Light snacks are provided. 

System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Youth Book Club! Held once a month at Portage Public Library. Pick up your copy of the book at the library. Light snacks are provided. 

All Ages Chess Club

Chess Club

Saturday, February 21, 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.

Kulani West African Dance Group

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Theater at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Civic & Social Literacy, Health & Wellness, Performance
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

Spreading joy and love in our community through drumming and dance. 

Join us for a performance with Kulani West African Dance Group, learn some dance moves and enjoy a West African craft and snack. All ages welcome!

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Storytime Theater
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: Civic & Social Literacy, Health & Wellness, Performance
Event Details:

Spreading joy and love in our community through drumming and dance. 

Join us for a performance with Kulani West African Dance Group, learn some dance moves and enjoy a West African craft and snack. All ages welcome!

Genealogy Huddle

Genealogy Huddle

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Third Floor - Programming at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Civic & Social Literacy, Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors

Join us for our recurring genealogy huddle in 2026!  Bring your questions and brick walls, and we'll work together to break through them.

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civic & Social Literacy, Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for our recurring genealogy huddle in 2026!  Bring your questions and brick walls, and we'll work together to break through them.

Teen Reading Lounge

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Discord 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!

Virtual Event
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Teen Discord
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!

All Ages Chess Club

Chess Club

Saturday, February 28, 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.

Digital Drawing Lab

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors

We use digital pen tablets to draw and paint what's in front of us—or in our imagination. A great way to learn the basics of pen tablets and drawing software. All equipment provided. All skill levels welcome.

Open
Registration Required
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

We use digital pen tablets to draw and paint what's in front of us—or in our imagination. A great way to learn the basics of pen tablets and drawing software. All equipment provided. All skill levels welcome.