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
Follow us on Facebook and Youtube for storytimes and other special online programs.
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
News from the Children’s Department
Virtual Storytimes Check out our virtual Storytimes on the Cambria County Library Children's Department YouTube page. Don't forget to subscribe and like so you don't miss any of the fun! Spring Storytime Sessions Join us for our in-person Spring Storytime session for...
Children’s Events
Learn how to manage common injuries and illnesses when medical care is an hour away or more. This 16 hour course is offered by the Emergency Care and Safety Institute […] 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 […]Wilderness First Aid (ages 11+)
Family Movie Matinee
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
Reach Us
248 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901-1677