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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.  

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 ...

Open
Required
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Storytime Theater
Age Group: Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Health Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

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.  

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.

STEAM Time

STEAM Time

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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! 

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+.

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.

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.

Growing Readers

Growing Readers

Monday, January 6, 2025 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! 

Crafty Tuesday

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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)
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)

Adult Literacy/GED

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Cambria County Library
Cambria County Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Computer Lab

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. 

STEAM Time

STEAM Time

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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! 

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.  

All Ages Chess Club

Chess Club

Saturday, January 11, 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.

Novel Idea Book Group

A Novel Idea Book Group

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Novel Idea Book Group:

This daytime book club discusses an eclectic mix of fiction and historical fiction books. 

Event Details:

In January, we'll be discussing The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell. This book group is independently run, with books provided by the library.

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

This daytime book club discusses an eclectic mix of fiction and historical fiction books. 

In January, we'll be discussing The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell. This book group is independently run, with books provided by the library.

Teen Cafe

Teen Café

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18)
Teen Cafe Hour:

Teen Cafe Hour happens each 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. Come hang out and grab a snack. You can chat, do a craft or play a game, work on homework, or just relax! 

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Other

Teen Cafe Hour happens each 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. Come hang out and grab a snack. You can chat, do a craft or play a game, work on homework, or just relax! 

Adult Literacy/GED

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Cambria County Library
Cambria County Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Computer Lab