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
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Storytime
We offer classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers that focus on developing early literacy and school readiness skills. There are sessions throughout the year. Please check our calendar for sign-up dates and class times.
Class size is limited, and classes fill up quickly!
PlayRoom
SafeSitter Classes
Concept Kits
Afternoon Snack Program Now Open
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...
Children’s Events
Join us for two special workshops—one for children and one for teens—to learn about the art of haiku and write your very own poems. Kids Workshop with Eric Schwerer 3rd-6th […] Join us every month for a family-friendly monthly movie matinee in our Story Theater on the second floor. Free popcorn is provided. March 30: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie April […] For students ages 9 to 12. In this program, we will be using the art form of quilling, or paper filigree, to create intricate paper flowers. Quilling has been in […] Join us for a special reading of Mem Fox’s Whoever You Are as we wrap up Month of the Young Child on April 30th at 11am at the Cambria County […] Earn your certification in CPR and AED for FREE at the Cambria County Library! This class consists of a four hour online component that can be completed at your own […]Rain Poetry
Family Movie Matinee
Paper Quilling
Mem Fox’s “Whoever You Are” Storytime
CPR and AED Certification Class (Ages 10+)
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.
Reach Us
248 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901-1677