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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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All Day

Community Room CLOSED for First Floor Construction

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

Thanksgiving

All Day
Some Libraries
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
Description:

The libraries of Cambria County will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

Digital Resources are available 24/7!
Closing

Black Friday

All Day
Some Libraries
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, South Fork Public Library
Description:

All libraries except Portage Public Library will be closed Friday, November 28.
Closing

Closed

All Day
Some Libraries
Branches:
Cambria County Library, Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Description:

The Cambria County Library and Ebensburg Cambria Public Library will be closed on Saturday, November 29th.
9 am

Preschool P.A.L.S

9:00am–9:45am
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.
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 Hour

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

United Way Diaper Bank

11:00am–7:00pm
Portage Public Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
1 pm

Next Chapter Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Carrolltown Public Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. 

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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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
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! 
5 pm

LEGO Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. 

Adult & Teen Crafty Tuesday

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
Closed
Registration Required
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System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of crafting and conversation! Event is free and snacks will be provided.
6 pm
Cancelled

Caregiver Support Group (In-Person)

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

This month's in-person meeting is cancelled. Please plan to join the next in-person meeting on Wednesday, January 28. 

LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Cambria County Library
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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!