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Story Hour

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

Mr. Popper's Penguins Book Club

Youth Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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. 

Visit Santa Claus at Portage Public Library

Visit Santa Claus

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mezzanine at Portage Public Library
Program Type:
Other
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

Get ready for a magical encounter as Santa Claus himself pays a visit to Portage Public Library. Bring the whole family where kids can share their wishes and snap festive photos. 

System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
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: Other
Event Details:

Get ready for a magical encounter as Santa Claus himself pays a visit to Portage Public Library. Bring the whole family where kids can share their wishes and snap festive photos. 

Babies and Toddler Play Group

Babies and Toddler Play Group

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Second Floor at Portage Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Programming
Age Group:
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)

This play group is self-guided by the caregivers who come with their children to this group. It takes place on the second floor of the library.

Open
Registration Required
System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Passive Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

This play group is self-guided by the caregivers who come with their children to this group. It takes place on the second floor of the library.

After School Bingo Theme Glow

After School Bingo

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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!

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

All libraries are closed in observance of winter holidays. Digital Resources are available 24/7!

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 are closed in observance of winter holidays. 
Digital Resources are available 24/7!

United Way Diaper Bank

United Way Diaper Bank

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
Mezzanine at Portage Public Library

The Library is the local site that distributes one pack of diapers for anyone that lives in the Portage Area School District. It is the last Tuesday of every month from 11am-7pm. 

System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
Event Details:

The Library is the local site that distributes one pack of diapers for anyone that lives in the Portage Area School District. It is the last Tuesday of every month from 11am-7pm. 

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

Lego Club for school aged children

Lego Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mezzanine at Portage Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Programming
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)
Upcoming
Registration Required
System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Passive Programming
Registration Required
Book Club for Young Adults and Older

Book Club for Young Adult and Older

Thursday, January 8, 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. 

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

Youth Book Club

Youth Book Club

Friday, January 16, 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. 

Bingo Flyer

After School Bingo

Monday, January 19, 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!

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

Babies and Toddler Play Group

Babies and Toddler Play Group

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Second Floor at Portage Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Programming
Age Group:
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)

This play group is self-guided by the caregivers who come with their children to this group. It takes place on the second floor of the library.

Open
Registration Required
System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Passive Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

This play group is self-guided by the caregivers who come with their children to this group. It takes place on the second floor of the library.

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

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.

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. 

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!

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, February 18, 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.

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. 

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, March 4, 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.