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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
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.

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Second Floor at Portage Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime
System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

stuffed animals with name tags on

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children's Room at Highland Community Library

Program Type:

Storytime
System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what happens in the library at night? You can find out when we share our secret world with your stuffed animal friends at our annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

stuffed animals with books

Twilight Tales

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Room at Highland Community Library

Program Type:

Storytime
System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Twilight Tales, our evening story time! 

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Second Floor at Portage Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime
System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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
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.

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Second Floor at Portage Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime
System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Second Floor at Portage Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime
System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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Oscars Preview Party

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Main at Highland Community Library

Program Type:

Movie
System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special Oscars Preview Party! We'll show the trailers for films nominated for major awards this year, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Animated Feature, and Best International Feature Film.

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Second Floor at Portage Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime
System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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President's Day

All Day
Some Libraries
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
Description:

The following libraries are open on Monday 2/16:

  • Hastings Public Library
  • Portage Public Library

All other libraries in Cambria County are closed in observation of President's day.

Crafty Tuesday - Hand Sew a Heart Pouch

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
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.

Pawsome Reading Program - Therapy Dogs

10:00am–11:30am
Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Adults
Cresson Public Library
System Library: Cresson Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Adults
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Health & Wellness, Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Pawsome Reading Program On Saturday, February 21, 10-11:30am, therapy dogs will listen to children read stories to them.

Johnstown Writer's Circle

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Workshop
Event Details:

Held in partnership with Craftwork Studios, the Writer's Circle is a great opportunity to meet fellow writers, share your work, and get feedback in a supportive environment.

Pawsome Reading Program - Therapy Dogs

10:00am–11:30am
Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Adults
Cresson Public Library
System Library: Cresson Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Adults
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Health & Wellness, Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Pawsome Reading Program On Saturday, February 21, 10-11:30am, therapy dogs will listen to children read stories to them.

Crafty Tuesday

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Basic Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for crafting and conversation on our 3rd floor! We'll be having an introductory lesson to knitting, but you're welcome to bring your unfinished projects to work on also. Snacks will be provided.

Music Trivia at the Library

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Civic & Social Literacy
Event Details:

Gather your team and join us for three rounds of music trivia. Our fun and friendly competition will test your knowledge of music spanning the 60s to the 90s. This after-hours event is open to players age 21+ only. BYOB is welcome.

Good Friday

All Day
Some Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Cambria County Library, Beaverdale Public Library, Carrolltown Public Library, Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Gallitzin Public Library, Highland Community Library, Lilly-Washington Public Library, Northern Cambria Public Library, Patton Public Library, South Fork Public Library

Johnstown Writer's Circle

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Workshop
Event Details:

Held in partnership with Craftwork Studios, the Writer's Circle is a great opportunity to meet fellow writers, share your work, and get feedback in a supportive environment.

Johnstown Writer's Circle

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Workshop
Event Details:

Held in partnership with Craftwork Studios, the Writer's Circle is a great opportunity to meet fellow writers, share your work, and get feedback in a supportive environment.

Memorial Day

All Day
Some Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Cambria County Library, Beaverdale Public Library, Hastings Public Library, Highland Community Library, Nanty Glo Public Library, Patton Public Library, South Fork Public Library

Memorial Day

All Day
Some Libraries
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

Juneteenth

All Day
Some Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Cambria County Library, Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Highland Community Library, Lilly-Washington Public Library, Northern Cambria Public Library, Patton Public Library, South Fork Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Some Libraries
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

Independence Day

All Day
Some Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Cambria County Library, Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Hastings Public Library, Highland Community Library, Lilly-Washington Public Library, South Fork Public Library

Johnstown Writer's Circle

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Workshop
Event Details:

Held in partnership with Craftwork Studios, the Writer's Circle is a great opportunity to meet fellow writers, share your work, and get feedback in a supportive environment.

Labor Day

All Day
Some Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Cambria County Library, Carrolltown Public Library, Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Hastings Public Library, Highland Community Library, Nanty Glo Public Library, Patton Public Library, South Fork Public Library

Labor Day

All Day
Some Libraries
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

Veterans Day

All Day
Some Libraries
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, Portage Public Library, South Fork Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Some Libraries
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

Thanksgiving

All Day
Some Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Cambria County Library, Beaverdale Public Library, Carrolltown Public Library, Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Gallitzin Public Library, Highland Community Library, Lilly-Washington Public Library, Nanty Glo Public Library, Patton Public Library, Portage Public Library, South Fork Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Some Libraries
Closing
Branches:
Cambria County Library, Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Gallitzin Public Library, Highland Community Library, Lilly-Washington Public Library, Nanty Glo Public Library, South Fork Public Library

Christmas Eve

All Day
Some Libraries
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

Christmas Day

All Day
Some Libraries
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