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Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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, January 7, 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, January 14, 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, January 21, 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, January 28, 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, February 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, February 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.

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.

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.

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.

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9 am

Preschool P.A.L.S

9:00am–9:45am
Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Highland Community Library
Closed
Registration Required
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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.

Story Sprouts

9:00am–9:45am
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)
Highland Community Library
Closed
Registration Required
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System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Sprouts is for babies/toddlers 0-36 months and their parent/caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, sign language, lap bounces and more! Class size is limited and fill up quickly! 
10 am

Preschool P.A.L.S

10:30am–11:15am
Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Highland Community Library
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

Story Sprouts

10:30am–11:15am
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)
Highland Community Library
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Sprouts is for babies/toddlers 0-36 months and their parent/caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, sign language, lap bounces and more! Class size is limited and fill up quickly! 

Photo Scanning Day

10:00am–1:30pm
Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Portage Public Library
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System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

We will back up your treasured print photos by making a digital copy.

A Girl Scout Service Project

Please call the library to sign up:

(814) 736-4340

Flash drive required
11 am

Tai Chi

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lilly-Washington Public Library
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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!

Drop-in Spring Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Cambria County Library
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Storytime Theater
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime

Join Ms. Kristen for a story and fun. NO SIGN UP REQUIRED. 
12 pm
Reservation

Adult Literacy/GED

12:30pm–4:00pm
Cambria County Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Computer Lab

MJK Hooked on Crochet Group

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.  
1 pm

Mah Jongg

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
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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. 

Sit N Stitch

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Hastings Public Library
Offsite Event
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System Library: Hastings Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday to work on your sewing projects!  Knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch, hand quilting - and any other hand project that interests you!

Chess Club

1:00pm–3:30pm
Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Community Room
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.

Meet the Author / Book Signing

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Portage Public Library
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System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Basic Literacy
Event Details:

Join local author James R. Hale for a meet and greet and book signing. His new book is: Holey, Holy, Wholly: The Story of You Because of Him
2 pm

Knitting

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Beaverdale Public Library
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System Library: Beaverdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

All are welcome from beginners to advance for the knitting class.  Limited supplies of yarn and needles are available, or you can bring your own project to work on and connect with other knitters.

Community Chat

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Portage Public Library
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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! 
3 pm
4 pm

Mystery Night

4:00pm–6:00pm
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Cambria County Library
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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:

Join us for a fun, surprise activity...will it be LEGOS, games, experiments? Come find out every Wednesday between 4-6 p.m. Grab a snack while you're here! 

STEAM Time

4:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Cambria County Library
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Childrens' Floor
Age Group: Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us for a fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activity and grab a snack, every Thursday between 4-6 p.m. 
5 pm

Pysanky Egg Class

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Beaverdale Public Library
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System Library: Beaverdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on April 2nd from 5 PM - 7 PM to decorate beautiful Pysanky Eggs that you can keep forever.  You may register here on line or stop by the library.  Payment of $15.00 is due upon signing up.  

 
6 pm

SPROUTS

6:00pm–7:00pm
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)
Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Closed
Registration Required
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System Library: Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy nature-based songs, stories, and playtime. This program is for birth to 3 years old. Registration is required.

Seed Lending Library Kick Off

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Portage Public Library
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System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Dr. Crystal Goldyn of Mount Aloysius and her Biology students for a special program to kick off the 2025 growing season 

LGBTQIA+ Discord Hang-Out

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
Virtual Event
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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+.

Community Tabletop Game Night

6:00pm–11:00pm
Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults
Highland Community Library
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System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Play board games for all ages at Community Game Night! We will have a selection of games available for you to play or you can bring your own. Bring a friend, grab a game and play.

Walk-ins are welcome all night! We hope to see you there!
7 pm

Dueling Piano Show

7:00pm–10:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Off Site
Offsite Event
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System Library: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tickets: $35.00 each, please call 814-553-0042

Ticket includes show, food, drink mixers and wine tasting from Germantown Winery. BYOB