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🚨 The library will be closed on Monday, April 20 while construction crews complete water line work at our entrances. We will delay opening on Tuesday, April 21 until 10 a.m. to ensure that our front entrance is safely accessible. Any further delays will be posted here and www.cclsys.org/cambria.

We appreciate your patience through our renovations!

Week Calendar

Featured Events

SOLD OUT: B-SIDES

[SOLD OUT] Music Trivia: The B-Sides

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor - Programming at Cambria County Library

Program Type:

Basic Literacy, Civic & Social Literacy
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Basic Literacy, Civic & Social Literacy
Event Details:

This event is now sold out. Thank you to all of the teams that registered!

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, April 22, 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, April 22, 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.

Johnstown Writer's Circle

Friday, April 24, 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.

stuffed animals with books

Twilight Tales

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Room at Highland Community Library

Program Type:

Storytime
System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Twilight Tales, our evening story time! 

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, April 29, 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, May 6, 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, May 13, 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.

Graduation caps decorated with flowers, text, and scrapbook paper

Get Your Grad On

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Lounge at Highland Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts
System Library: Highland Community Library
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Teens (13 -18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hey graduating seniors, let’s get ready for your commencement ceremony! Drop in to decorate your cap and steam your gown! Bring your regalia and we’ll provide the craft supplies, or bring your own. 

Crafty Tuesday

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor - Programming at Cambria County Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Basic Literacy
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Basic Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for crafting and conversation on our 3rd floor with this fun paint and sip led by local artist Terrie Yacko!  We'll be painting a gorgeous beach scene to get you ready for summer.

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Closing

Christmas Eve

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
Closing

Christmas Day

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
12 pm

Chess Club

12:00pm–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.
1 pm

Senior Crafternoon

1:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors
Cambria County Library
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Third Floor - Programming
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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. 
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!