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.

Online

Storytime

We offer classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers that focus on developing early literacy and school readiness skills. Preschool classes include a craft.

Class size is limited and classes fill up quickly!

Would you like links to virtual storytimes and storytime reminders sent directly to your phone? Send a text to 81010 and text the message: @cclsto to be enrolled.

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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October 6, 2024

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Summer Youth Café at Select Cambria County Libraries

by Barb | Jun 12, 2024 | Beaverdale Public Library, Cambria County Library Children Dept, Cambria County Library News, Cambria County Library Teen Dept, Carrolltown Public Library, Gallitzin Public Library, Hastings Public Library, Lilly Washington Public Library, Nanty Glo Public Library, Portage Public Library

This summer, youths in Cambria County can enjoy free lunches at select libraries in Cambria County. Additional sites are available. There are no restrictions on income, only that children be aged 18 or younger. All sites are closed July 4. For information on...

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Digital Resources for Kids

ABC Mouse - Home

ABCmouse is 100% educational and 100% fun, with more than 10,000 learning activities for ages 2-8+ (books, puzzles, educational games, science videos, art activities, songs) that encompass reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music—including more than 2,000 STEM and 1,200 Spanish-language learning activities.

Britannica School PreK - 5th

Britannica School PreK – 5th is a comprehensive source of informational text for younger learners pre-K to grade 5. It includes encyclopedia articles, images, videos, and magazine articles.

cloudLibrary

Kids and YA books, audiobooks, and graphic novels are available to borrow from any smart device.

PowerKids

Age-appropriate books, movies and research docs, including BookFlix and TrueFlix.

Transparent Language Online

Transparent Language Online offers language learning, including ESL and ASL tools. Whether you’re a true language learning beginner, dusting off your old high school Spanish, or eager to tackle your tenth language—Transparent Language Online will help you get started and stick with it.

Additional Homework Help

Need more help? Visit our page of Additional Homework Help or our main Digital Resources Page for more tools, online databases, and more.

Resources & Tools

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248 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901-1677

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(814) 536-5131

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campub@cclsys.org

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(814) 481-8131
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