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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.  

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!

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

New Years 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 New Years Holiday, all libraries in the Cambria County Library System will be closed on Tuesday, December 31 & Wednesday, January 1.Access online resources...

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 New Years Holiday, all libraries in the Cambria County Library System will be closed on Tuesday, December 31 & Wednesday, January 1.

New Year's Day

All Day
Cambria County Library
Closing
Branches:
Cambria County Library

New Years' 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

All libraries in Cambria County will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 in observance of the New Year's Holiday.

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:

All libraries in Cambria County will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 in observance of the New Year's Holiday.

LGBTQIA+ Discord Hang-Out

LGBTQIA+ Discord Hang-Out

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
LGBTQ Discord at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Movie, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Every first Thursday of every month, join us in our LGBTQIA+ Discord Server for a night of virtual gaming, movies, anime, and more! Must be 18+. Email reference@cclsys.org to join....

Virtual Event
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: LGBTQ Discord
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie, Other
Event Details:

Every first Thursday of every month, join us in our LGBTQIA+ Discord Server for a night of virtual gaming, movies, anime, and more! Must be 18+.

Pick-Up Sticks

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main at Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come knit or crochet with us. All levels are welcome, bring your own material. Registration is not required.

System Library: Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:


Come knit or crochet with us. All levels are welcome, bring your own material. Registration is not required.

MJK Hooked On Crochet Group

MJK Hooked on Crochet Group

Friday, January 3, 2025 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.  

Postcards

Make Your Own Postcards

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Civic & Social Literacy
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Everyone loves getting "real" mail! Choose a printed image, then turn it into a USPS regulation-sized postcard you can fill out and send to a friend. All supplies provided.

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Civic & Social Literacy
Event Details:

Everyone loves getting "real" mail! Choose a printed image, then turn it into a USPS regulation-sized postcard you can fill out and send to a friend. All supplies provided.

Community Chat

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mezzanine at Portage Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Those 55+, join us for an informal social. Bring your favorite beverage! 

System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Those 55+, join us for an informal social. Bring your favorite beverage! 

All Ages Chess Club

Chess Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 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.

Tai Chi

Monday, January 6, 2025 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!

Yoga

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilly-Washington Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Rachel Allen for yoga sessions the first Monday of every month!  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 Rachel Allen for yoga sessions the first Monday of every month!  There is no cost thanks to the 1889 
Foundation Grant!  Everyone is welcome!

Mah Jongg

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Classic Corner 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: Classic Corner
Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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

True Crime Book Club

True Crime Book Club: Savage Appetites

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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.  

Event Details:

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 fascinati...

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. 

MJK Hooked On Crochet Group

MJK Hooked on Crochet Group

Friday, January 10, 2025 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.