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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.

Meet the Author Series, Heather L. Cleary, March 10 at 6 pm at the Ebensburg Cambria Public Library

Meet the Author Series - Heather L. Cleary

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main at Ebensburg Cambria Public Library

Program Type:

Basic Literacy
System Library: Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Basic Literacy
Event Details:

Join Heather Cleary, author of NOSH: What My Sabbatical Taught Me About Connections, One Lunch at a Time, as she takes us through her humorous and heartwarming memoir about what happens when we slow down, reach out, and truly listen.

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.

Johnstown Writer's Circle

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Third Floor - Programming at Cambria County Library

Program Type:

Basic Literacy, Workshop
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.

Adult Speed Puzzling Competition, Friday, March 20 at 6 pm, $5 per person entry fee

Adult Speed Puzzling Competition

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Main at Ebensburg Cambria Public Library

Program Type:

Other
System Library: Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Room: Main
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join this friendly race against other puzzle enthusiasts to assemble a 500-piece puzzle. The fastest team wins! Up to 4 people per team, maximum of 8 teams. Teams can be closed or open to add individual participants.

Crafty Tuesday

Tuesday, March 24, 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:

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.

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Story Hour

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

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.

Coffee and Conversation

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Beaverdale Public Library
System Library: Beaverdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
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!
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Mah Jongg

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

Game Day for Adults & Seniors

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
System Library: Ebensburg Cambria Public Library
Room: Main
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
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
System Library: Beaverdale Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unwind with yarn and learn to knit.  Join in on the fun every Monday each month from 2 pm to 4 pm.  Limited supplies of yarn and needles are available or you can bring your own project to work on.  All skill levels are welcome!
3 pm
4 pm

After School Bingo

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)
Portage Public Library
System Library: Portage Public Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Passive Programming
Event Details:

Starting a new event with a different theme each month. Prizes are geared towards 13 and under but anyone can play!

Growing Readers

4:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Cambria County Library
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
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.

Game 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
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 Game Night between Wednesday between 4-6 p.m. We have a variety of board games, card games, and puzzles. Geared for children 12 under and their families. Grab a snack while you're here! 

STEAM Time

4:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary (6 - 8 Years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Cambria County Library
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. 

Teen Reading Lounge

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (13 -18)
Cambria County Library
Virtual Event
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Teen Discord
Age Group: Teens (13 -18)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Teen Reading Lounge is a non traditional book group. Hang out with other teens, talk about the books we are reading, and participate in activities you help choose!
5 pm

Genealogy Huddle

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: 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.
6 pm

Caregiver Support Group [In-Person]

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

If you provide care for a loved one, you're welcome at this monthly support and education series at the Library. Meet others like you in a friendly, encouraging environment designed to help you through the challenges caregiving can bring.
7 pm

Book Club

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

Expand your horizons one book at a time.  Beaverdale Public Library hosts the meets the fourth Wednesday each month from 7 pm to 8 pm. Join the conversation with fellow readers.