For Kids

Our Children’s Department

Welcome to the Cambria County Library Children’s Department. We serve children from birth through age 12 with an appealing collection of books, DVDs, computers, learning games and materials. The Children’s Department strives to serve our community with a variety of unique and engaging programs based on Pennsylvania’s learning standards for young and school-aged children. Join us on the second floor of the library–we are a one-stop community hub for learning and fun!

Check out our Events Calendar for upcoming events.

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SummerQuest 2023: All Together Now

Stop in the Children’s Department or visit cclsys.beanstack.org or use the Beanstack Tracker App to sign-up. Attend weekly programs and storytimes, participate in our reading challenge to qualify for prizes. Earn badges by completing weekly reading or attending a program. Celebrate your accomplishments at our End Celebration on Tuesday, July 25!

PlayRoom

It is through play that children learn how to engage and interact with the world around them. Come visit our newly renovated playroom for children five years old and under. Updates to our playroom were made possible by a Saver Life grant from the City of Johnstown.

Mondays: 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesdays: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesdays: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Thursdays: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

SafeSitter Classes

Cambria County Library offers three Safe Sitter® Classes: Safe Sitter Essentials (no CPR component), Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR, and Safe at Home. Visit our Safe Sitter® page to learn more.

Concept Kits

The Cambria County Library is now offering concept kits! These kits focus around a topic of your choice. Library staff will gather materials (fiction and nonfiction books, DVDs, CDs) related to the theme. Kits are perfect for homeschoolers, preschools and elementary teachers but anyone can utilize the service. Going on vacation? We can do a kit for you based on your trip. Grandkids coming for a visit? We can build a pack of books perfect for their ages and interests. Please allow two weeks’ notice to prepare your kit. Submit a Concept Kit Request Form to get started.

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June 2, 2023

Afternoon Snack Program Now Open

by Barb | Apr 13, 2023 | Cambria County Library Children Dept, Cambria County Library News

Visit us for an afternoon snack! The Cambria County Library has launched an after-school snack program that will provide free, healthy snacks to youth of all ages. Snacks will be available every Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the library’s second floor...

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Children’s Events

08 June 2023

Safe Sitter Essentials

Cambria County Library is a Registered Safe Sitter® Teaching Site! Safe Sitter® is a nationally-recognized program developed by pediatrician Dr. Patricia Keener. Our class is designed to prepare students in […]

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