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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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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!

United Way Diaper Bank

11:00am–7:00pm
Portage Public Library
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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. 
12 pm

MJK Hooked on Crochet Group

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
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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

Next Chapter Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Carrolltown Public Library
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System Library: Carrolltown Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join our fun group as we read and discuss one book each month. Games, refreshments and friends!

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. 

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.
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! 

Painting with Sharpies

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (13 -18)
Cambria County Library
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Can you paint with Sharpies?  Using the unique reaction of the ink with isopropyl alcohol you can!  Create your own work of art using just Sharpies and alcohol.

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

LEGO Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Closed
Registration Required
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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. 

Crafty Tuesdays for Adults

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Crafty Tuesdays during SummerQuest were so popular, we've brought them back! Join us for a fun night of adult crafting, conversation, and community. 

Paint and sip with us!  This event is free and snacks will be served.
Reservation

LFG General Meeting

5:30pm–7:30pm
Cambria County Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

This is an LFG public meeting for advocacy/issues training.
6 pm

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

Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
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System Library: Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Enjoy a thought-provoking discussion about the monthly selection. Limited number of copies are available. Please call (814) 472-7957 or stop by the library to reserve your copy.