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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.

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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Community Room CLOSED for First Floor Construction

All Day 9/15–9/15
Cambria County Library
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Community Room

Constitution Week

All Day 9/17–9/23
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Cresson Public Library
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System Library: Cresson Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civic & Social Literacy, Information Literacy, Passive Programming
Event Details:

Constitution Week is September 17-23. Learn about the document that upholds and protects the freedoms central to our American way of life.

DIY Craft

All Day 9/23–9/30
Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years)
Cresson Public Library
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System Library: Cresson Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Pre-K (3 - 5 years), Elementary (6 - 8 Years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Basic Literacy, Passive Programming
Event Details:

It's time for the Tuesday DIY Craft Day! 

Twice/month, a DIT craft with all materials and instructions will be on the children's craft table. Stop in to make the craft here or take it home with you.
9 am

Fall Storytime: Babies/Toddlers Tuesdays@9:30 a.m.

9:30am–10:00am
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)
Cambria County Library
Closed
Registration Required
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Storytime Theater
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our Baby/Toddler class is for children 0-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, sign language, lap bounces and more! Class size is limited and classes fill up quickly!

Sign-ups are Monday, September 15 and begin at 8 a.m. and end when class is full. When you sign up you are automatically registered for all 5 classes in this session. Class dates are: September 23, 30; Oct 7, 14, 21.

Fall Storytime: Babies/Toddlers Wednesdays@9:30 a.m.

9:30am–10:00am
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)
Cambria County Library
Closed
Registration Required
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Storytime Theater
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our Baby/Toddler class is for children 0-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, sign language, lap bounces and more! Class size is limited and classes fill up quickly!

Sign-ups are Monday, September 15 and begin at 8 a.m. and end when class is full. When you sign up you are automatically registered for all 5 classes in this session. Class dates are:  September 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22
10 am

Story Hour

10:30am–11:30am
Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Portage Public Library
Open
Registration Required
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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

10:30am–11:30am
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Portage Public Library
Open
Registration Required
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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.

Coffee and Conversation

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Beaverdale Public Library
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System Library: Beaverdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reminiscing about old times?  Do you have stories to share for generations to come?  If you answered yes, the library WANTS to hear from YOU!  We welcome you to join us for refreshments, friendship and conversation.

Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Cresson Public Library
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System Library: Cresson Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Basic Literacy, Storytime

Basket Weaving Class - Bread Bowls

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Beaverdale Public Library
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System Library: Beaverdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore the beauty of basket weaving.  Myrna and Karon, basket weavers from Bedford County, will guide you step-by-step through  the process of creating your own bread bowl.
11 am

Fall Storytime: Preschool Tuesdays@11:00 a.m.

11:00am–11:30am
Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Cambria County Library
Closed
Registration Required
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Storytime Theater
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.


 

Sign-ups are Monday September 15 and begin at 8 a.m. and end when class is full. When you sign up you are automatically registered for all 5 classes in this session. Class dates are: September 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21. 

Fall Storytime: Preschool Wednesdays@11:00 a.m.

11:00am–11:30am
Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Cambria County Library
Closed
Registration Required
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Storytime Theater
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.


 

Sign-ups are Monday, September 15 and begin at 8 a.m. and end when class is full. When you sign up you are automatically registered for all 5 classes in this session. Class dates are: September 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22 

Fall Drop-in 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. 

Brunch Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Highland Community Library
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System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Seeking members to join our new morning book discussion group!
12 pm
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!

Senior Crafternoon

1:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors
Cambria County Library
Closed
Registration Required
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

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! 

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. 

Game Day for Adults & Seniors

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
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System Library: Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civic & Social Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Come alone or bring your friends to connect over some great games. Game choices include: board games, cards, dominoes, etc. Registration is not required.

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.
3 pm

Let’s Talk About It: Conversations Among Citizens Series - What AI Data Centers Could Mean for This Region

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Cresson Public Library
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System Library: Cresson Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

What AI Data Centers Could Mean for This Region: Join the Let’s Talk About It: Conversations Among Citizens Series on Tuesday, September 23 to gain a balanced understanding of the v
4 pm

Growing Readers

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: Health & Wellness, Passive Programming, STEM
Event Details:

Stop in for a garden activity between 4-6 p.m. every Monday!

Crafty Tuesday

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: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a craft and snack, every Tuesday between 4-6 p.m.

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

Writing Group

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Portage Public Library
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System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Provide a welcoming space for writers of all levels to share their work, get feedback and learn more about the craft of storytelling. Produce a collection of work from the group every 6 to 12 months to be displayed in the library or online.

Kid's Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)
Portage Public Library
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System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Currently reading: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl. Free and open to anyone, this club meets to discuss a different book each month!

ArtHouse Film Club: Ride the Pink Horse (1947)

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

The Arthouse Film Club is dedicated to appreciation of cinema that promotes cultural values and the universal connection of humanity.
6 pm

Fall Storytime: Sleepy Bears Mondays@6:30 p.m.

6:30pm–7:00pm
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Cambria County Library
Closed
Registration Required
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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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sleepy Bears is for children 0-5 years and a parent/caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, sign language and more on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Class size is limited and classes fill up quickly!

Sign-ups are Monday, September 15 and begin at 8 a.m. and end when class is full. When you sign up you are automatically registered for all 4 classes in this session.

Caregiver University: Open House

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Cambria County Library
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: First Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic & Social Literacy, Health Literacy
Event Details:

If you provide care for a loved one, don't miss this kickoff for Caregiver University, a new monthly support and education series at the Library.

You Can Make a Podcast

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
Closed
Registration Required
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civic & Social Literacy, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

We all have a story to tell--and podcasting is a great way to do it! Learn how to use the Library's audio gear to turn your story into a professional-sounding podcast episode. Beginners welcome, all equipment provided.

Chapter Two Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Highland Community Library
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System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

New members are always welcome to our evening book discussion group!

The Five Gallitzin Infants

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Beaverdale Public Library
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System Library: Beaverdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us as Dr. Jennifer Gmuca and Dr. Elizabeth Mansley present the unsettling case of "The Five Gallitzin Infants".
7 pm

Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Beaverdale Public Library
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System Library: Beaverdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Beaverdale Public Library hosts a Book Club on fourth Wednesday every month. The featured book for September is "The Husband's Secret" by Liane Moriarty.  Stop by the library to pick up your copy of this exciting read.

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.