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This event is in the "Pre-K (3 - 5 years)" group

Little Builders

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main at Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)

This program is designed to tap into children's imaginations and help develop their fine motor skills as they create with different manipulatives. For ages 2 to 5 years old. Registration is required.

Open
Registration Required
System Library: Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is designed to tap into children's imaginations and help develop their fine motor skills as they create with different manipulatives. For ages 2 to 5 years old. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Politics at Christmas Dinner? How Did It Go?!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main at Cresson Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Penn State Linguistics Professor, Dr. Robert Schrauf, for this Let's Talk About It community session.

System Library: Cresson Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join Penn State Linguistics Professor, Dr. Robert Schrauf, for this Let's Talk About It community session.

This event is in the "Pre-K (3 - 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Elementary (6 - 8 Years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 - 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 -18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Chess Club

Saturday, January 17, 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.

This event is in the "Elementary (6 - 8 Years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 - 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 -18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Diamond Painting - Winter Themed

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mezzanine at Portage Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors

Brrrrr! Stay inside and enjoy a winter-themed diamond painting craft. Snowmen are magnets, and snowflakes are double-sided. 

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

Brrrrr! Stay inside and enjoy a winter-themed diamond painting craft. Snowmen are magnets, and snowflakes are double-sided. 

This event is in the "Elementary (6 - 8 Years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 - 12 years)" group

After School Bingo

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Second Floor at Portage Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)

This month's theme is Winter! Snow, snow, snow

Prizes are for school-age children only. 

System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This month's theme is Winter! Snow, snow, snow

Prizes are for school-age children only. 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Senior Crafternoon

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor - Programming at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Seniors
Senior Crafternoon:

Our popular Senior Crafternoons are offered three times a month! Enjoy the same make-and-take craft class, same time, same location–with multiple sessions to choose from! There's n...

Open
Registration Required
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our popular Senior Crafternoons are offered three times a month! Enjoy the same make-and-take craft class, same time, same location–with multiple sessions to choose from! There's no cost to participate--all the supplies you'll need are provided. Class size is limited. Please preregister at the Circulation desk! 

This event is in the "Teens (13 -18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crafty Tuesday - Vision Boards

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Third Floor - Programming at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Basic Literacy
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors

Keep your goals in mind for 2026 by creating your own vision board!  

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

Keep your goals in mind for 2026 by creating your own vision board!  

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mezzanine at Portage Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Books are available for checkout at the library desk with your library card. Audio, Large print, and digital books are generally available upon request. 

This month's reading is Let Us Desend

 

System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Books are available for checkout at the library desk with your library card. Audio, Large print, and digital books are generally available upon request. 

This month's reading is Let Us Desend

 

This event is in the "Pre-K (3 - 5 years)" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mah Jongg

Wednesday, January 21, 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. 

This event is in the "Teens (13 -18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Genealogy Huddle

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor - Programming at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Civic & Social Literacy
Age Group:
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors

Join us for our first genealogy huddle of 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
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Elementary (6 - 8 Years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 - 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 -18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Do you want to build a snowman

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mezzanine at Portage Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults

Build an air-dry clay snowman! Little accessories are available to help you create your perfect creation. All ages are welcome. Air-dry clay will take overnight to dry.

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

Build an air-dry clay snowman! Little accessories are available to help you create your perfect creation. All ages are welcome. Air-dry clay will take overnight to dry.

This event is in the "Pre-K (3 - 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Elementary (6 - 8 Years)" group

Meet the Therapy Dogs Day

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main at Cresson Public Library
Program Type:
Basic Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years)

This special Storytime session will kick off our NEW therapy dog program. Meet the Therapy Dogs Day will host 2 therapy dogs, hear a story about therapy dogs, and learn how to register your child's session to read to the dogs.

System Library: Cresson Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years)
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This special Storytime session will kick off our NEW therapy dog program. Meet the Therapy Dogs Day will host 2 therapy dogs, hear a story about therapy dogs, and learn how to register your child's session to read to the dogs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Craft Swap

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Main at Highland Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all crafters! Did you resolve to declutter or learn a new hobby in the new year? Are you an aspiring quilter, knitter, jeweler, etc., or has your stash reached critical mass?

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

Calling all crafters! Did you resolve to declutter or learn a new hobby in the new year? Are you an aspiring quilter, knitter, jeweler, etc., or has your stash reached critical mass?

This event is in the "Pre-K (3 - 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Elementary (6 - 8 Years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 - 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 -18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Chess Club

Saturday, January 24, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Knitting

Monday, January 26, 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!

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Senior Crafternoon

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor - Programming at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Seniors
Senior Crafternoon:

Our popular Senior Crafternoons are offered three times a month! Enjoy the same make-and-take craft class, same time, same location–with multiple sessions to choose from! There's n...

Open
Registration Required
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our popular Senior Crafternoons are offered three times a month! Enjoy the same make-and-take craft class, same time, same location–with multiple sessions to choose from! There's no cost to participate--all the supplies you'll need are provided. Class size is limited. Please preregister at the Circulation desk! 

This event is in the "Elementary (6 - 8 Years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 - 12 years)" group

LEGO Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main at Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Design. Construct. Create. Let your imagination soar and come build with us! Registration is required and class size is limited. 

Open
Registration Required
System Library: Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design. Construct. Create. Let your imagination soar and come build with us! Registration is required and class size is limited. 

This event is in the "Pre-K (3 - 5 years)" group

Preschool P.A.L.S

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

This event is in the "Pre-K (3 - 5 years)" group

Preschool P.A.L.S

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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.

This event is in the "Pre-K (3 - 5 years)" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mah Jongg

Wednesday, January 28, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Caregiver Support Group [In-Person]

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Admin Conference Room 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, encouraging environment designed to help you through the challenges caregiving can bring.

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Admin Conference Room
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, encouraging environment designed to help you through the challenges caregiving can bring.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor at Cambria County Library
Program Type:
Civic & Social Literacy, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night:

Join us on the last Wednesday of each month for a low-key night of board games and refreshments! Feel free to bring your favorite game to play! 

System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civic & Social Literacy, Other

Join us on the last Wednesday of each month for a low-key night of board games and refreshments! Feel free to bring your favorite game to play!