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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

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.

Story Hour

Story Hour

Wednesday, May 20, 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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Closing

Closed

All Day
Cambria County Library
Branches:
Cambria County Library
Description:

Due to emergency sewer line work being done outside the Library on Main St, the Cambria County Library will be closed on Monday, April 20th.
8 am
Closing

Late Opening

8:00am–9:00am
Cambria County Library
Branches:
Cambria County Library
Description:

The Cambria County Library will be having an all staff meeting and will be opening at 9 AM as a result.
9 am
10 am

Vision Screenings for Kids

10:00am–12:00pm
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
Event Details:

Stop in the Children's Department on the 2nd floor for a FREE Vision Screening for children ages 2-12. No registration required. First come, first serve. It takes about 10 minutes to complete.
11 am

Spring Drop-in Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Cambria County Library
System Library: Cambria County Library
Room: Storytime Theater
Age Group: Infants/Toddlers (0 - 36 mos), Pre-K (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Kristen for a story and fun! NO SIGN UP REQUIRED. 
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
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm

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.