Cambria County Library is a Registered Safe Sitter® Teaching Site! Safe Sitter® is a nationally-recognized program developed by pediatrician Dr. Patricia Keener. Safe Sitter Essentials is our 1-day class designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. Students who complete a Safe Sitter® Essentials […]
Join Robert Manulich at the Lilly-Washington Public Library for a gentle exercise that focuses on muscle strength, flexibility, and balance. There is no cost thanks to the 1889 Foundation Grant! Everyone is welcome!
The Beaverdale Public Library Knitting Club meets every Monday from 2-4 in the afternoon except for holidays. Knitters at any stage of experience our welcome to attend. We have an experienced knitter who can help with getting you started, project choices, etc. Crocheters are also welcome!
Wednesday, April 3 - 12 pm to 6 pm Children are invited to visit and enjoy Eclipse-themed stories and crafts A limited quantity of Eclipse Glasses will be available for distribution prior to the Solar Eclipse on April 8. Visit our Eclipse Post for more information.
Join us for Drop-In Storytime for children 0 to 5 years old. No registration is required for this Storytime class only.
Thursday, April 4- 4:00 PM Children aged 5-8 are invited to enjoy a story and craft with an Eclipse theme. A limited quantity of Eclipse Glasses will be available for distribution prior to the Solar Eclipse on April 8. Visit our Eclipse Post for more information.
Join Ebensburg Cambria Public Library for Eclipse-themed story time with craft. Our event is on April 4 at 4 pm. This program is for ages 5-8. ECPL will have a limited supply of eclipse glasses available for people to take home for the Eclipse on April 8.
Children from Birth to Age 5 are invited to join us to listen to a story and enjoy a small craft every First and Third Monday every month.
Come knit or crochet with us. All levels are welcome, bring your own material. Registration is not required. Pick-Up Sticks meets the first Friday every month at Ebensburg Cambria Public Library.
Play board games for all ages at Community Game Night from 6-11pm! We will have a selection of games available for you to play or you can bring your own. Bring a friend, grab a game and play.
Our "Community Cafes" have focused on STEM workforce development in our area to help students learn from local residents about STEM careers in our region. This series has been made possible by a PA Smart Grant and the IU8. So far, we've learned about: • frogs and frog conservation from Aaron Capoullez with PA Woods […]
Each event attendee will receive a FREE pair of solar glasses (while supplies last) courtesy of the STAR Library Network. Make a craft and enjoy eclipse activities. You can also visit the indoor planetarium! Showtimes at 11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. in the 2nd floor Playroom (the playroom will be closed for play […]
Join Brian Dillon at the Lilly-Washington Public Library for hour of how physical therapy can play a role in overall health.
The Beaverdale Public Library Knitting Club meets every Monday from 2-4 in the afternoon except for holidays. Knitters at any stage of experience our welcome to attend. We have an experienced knitter who can help with getting you started, project choices, etc. Crocheters are also welcome!
Children in K-6th and their caregivers: join Portage Public Library Board Members Shelby Smith and Rita Kalwasinski to learn iRoot, Cubettos, Osmo, Sphero, and Botley! Sign up is required as STEM sets are limited. Guardians must be present during the program. Sign up via our online form: https://forms.office.com/r/jzcHdpVmHx or by calling the library: (814) 736-4340. Takes place […]
Ebensburg Cambria Public Library Board of Trustees meeting is open to the public.
Join us in the library’s community room for a discussion of "The Art of Dying Well" by Katy Butler A copy of the book can be picked up at the 3rd floor reference desk. ********** This “comforting…thoughtful” (The Washington Post) guide to maintaining a high quality of life—from resilient old age to the first […]
Join us for Drop-In Storytime for children 0 to 5 years old. No registration is required for this Storytime class only.
We're sorry, but we have to postpone tonight's Open Mic Night (April 11). We'll let you know if we can reschedule this month's program! Calling all performers! Join DJ Heather for open mic night, whether you want to sing along to old favorites, perform something new, or just cheer on your friends.
Join Robert Manulich at the Lilly-Washington Public Library for a gentle exercise that focuses on muscle strength, flexibility, and balance. There is no cost thanks to the 1889 Foundation Grant! Everyone is welcome!
The Beaverdale Public Library Knitting Club meets every Monday from 2-4 in the afternoon except for holidays. Knitters at any stage of experience our welcome to attend. We have an experienced knitter who can help with getting you started, project choices, etc. Crocheters are also welcome!
Our teen-led club is a creative space for teens to learn, share, and grow together through knitting and crochet projects. Bring your current project or start something new.
Join us for Drop-In Storytime for children 0 to 5 years old. No registration is required for this Storytime class only.
The Cambria County Library has recently become a FamilySearch affiliate library! What does that mean for you as a genealogy/history researcher? Learn about the basics of using FamilySearch.org, what collections will help in your research, and what affiliate library access will mean for you. Join our webinar at 6 p.m. at https://meet.google.com/ena-bjxm-fyn
Children from Birth to Age 5 are invited to join us to listen to a story and enjoy a small craft every First and Third Monday every month.
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 Grade Story Theater (2nd floor) Eric is a poet and professor of Writing at UPJ Teen Workshop with Denise Urban 7th-12th Grade Teen Space (1st […]
Children in K-6th and their caregivers: join Portage Public Library Board Members Shelby Smith and Rita Kalwasinski to learn iRoot, Cubettos, Osmo, Sphero, and Botley! Sign up is required as STEM sets are limited. Guardians must be present during the program. Sign up via our online form: https://forms.office.com/r/jzcHdpVmHx or by calling the library: (814) 736-4340. Takes place […]
Join our book club to discuss a new book every month. Our club meets the fourth Monday every month at 1 pm. Contact the library to learn about this month's title!
The Beaverdale Public Library Knitting Club meets every Monday from 2-4 in the afternoon except for holidays. Knitters at any stage of experience our welcome to attend. We have an experienced knitter who can help with getting you started, project choices, etc. Crocheters are also welcome!
Children in K-6th and their caregivers: join Portage Public Library Board Members Shelby Smith and Rita Kalwasinski to learn iRoot, Cubettos, Osmo, Sphero, and Botley! Sign up is required as STEM sets are limited. Guardians must be present during the program. Sign up via our online form: https://forms.office.com/r/jzcHdpVmHx or by calling the library: (814) 736-4340. Takes place […]
The Beaverdale Public Library Book Club meets the 4th Wednesday every month at 7 pm. Our Titles for 2023: January The Chillbury Ladies Choir by Jennifer Ryan February Black Cake by Charmane Wilkerson March The SevenHusbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor J. Reid April The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baronese Orczy May The Invisible Life […]
Enjoy a thought-provoking discussion about the monthly selection. Our book clubs meets the last Wednesday of each month from January through November. Limited number of copies are available. Please call (814) 472-7957 or stop by the library to reserve your copy.
Create a Book Without Words. Each month, you’ll learn different ways to use fabric and thread to tell your story, weaving 12 pages into a book by the end of the year. A generous donation of basic supplies has made this class possible but you are encouraged to bring any scraps of fabric, broken jewelry, […]
All ages welcome. Caregivers must be present. Monthly theme to be announced. The group will meet the last Wednesday of May as well, pause in the summer and resume in September.
In the summer of 2023, five Bishop McCort students traveled with teachers to the sites of the Holocaust , on a grant from the Blanche Beerman Fund of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies. Come hear this compelling, pay it forward, educational presentation and the chronicle of their journeys.
Books On Tap meets at various restaurants in the area to discuss fiction and non-fiction books selected by the group. Copies of each month’s selection are available to borrow at our 3rd floor desk. Join our discussions on the fourth Thursday each month! Email hessr@cclsys.org for information. In May, we'll discuss Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen […]
New members are always welcome to our evening book discussion group! We typically meet the last Thursday of every month. Come by to share your thoughts—or just listen—and pick up a copy of next month’s title. A current library card is required to borrow materials.
Coffee and Conversation meets the last Friday of every month at 10:30am , with the exception of May , a week earlier due to the Memorial Day Holiday. Discussion and reminiscing about old times and events in Beaverdale and the surrounding communities.
Join us on the Last Friday of Each Month for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Come alone or bring your friends to connect over some great games. Game choices include board games, cards, dominoes, etc. Registration is not required.
Simple Stitch by Rayna will be here to teach us how to crochet sour gummy worms! All supplies will be provided. This is a teen-only event with limited registration. If you register but cannot attend the event, please contact us to cancel as soon as possible so the seat can go to some one else. […]
Join Robert Manulich at the Lilly-Washington Public Library for a gentle exercise that focuses on muscle strength, flexibility, and balance. There is no cost thanks to the 1889 Foundation Grant! Everyone is welcome!
Join our book club to discuss a new book every month. Our club meets the fourth Monday every month at 1 pm. Contact the library to learn about this month's title!
The Beaverdale Public Library Knitting Club meets every Monday from 2-4 in the afternoon except for holidays. Knitters at any stage of experience our welcome to attend. We have an experienced knitter who can help with getting you started, project choices, etc. Crocheters are also welcome!
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 Library Children’s Department. Lauren Lazzari, Early Childhood Systems Coordinator for the United Way of the Southern Alleghenies will read the story, have the United Way […]
Wednesday, May 1 and 8, 5-6pm Join us for a story and fun activities for young children!
Enjoy an entertaining evening of stories by Dolly Yonkoski on women and their history of wearing aprons. This colorful talk will include Dolly's own collection of aprons that she will share stories about. Enjoy your choice of delicious desserts, coffee, tea, and punch. Chances of winning prizes! This event will benefit the South Fork Public […]
Earn your certification in CPR and AED for FREE at the Cambria County Library! This class consists of a 1 to 2 hour online component that must be completed prior to a one hour in-person component, where you will practice hands-on training. Sign-ups are required. Visit https://forms.gle/z1qY3Nzk5VGfPP4MA to register. Once you sign up, you will receive a […]
Every first Thursday of every month, join us in our LGBTQIA+ Discord Server for a night of virtual gaming, movies, anime, and more! Email Jen at homanj@cclsys.org for an invite to the server! Must be 18+ to join.
Earn your certification in CPR and AED for FREE at the Cambria County Library! This class consists of a 1 to 2 hour online component that must be completed prior to a one hour in-person component, where you will practice hands-on training. Sign-ups are required. Visit https://forms.gle/z1qY3Nzk5VGfPP4MA to register. Once you sign up, you will receive a […]
Children from Birth to Age 5 are invited to join us to listen to a story and enjoy a small craft every First and Third Monday every month.
Come knit or crochet with us. All levels are welcome, bring your own material. Registration is not required. Pick-Up Sticks meets the first Friday every month at Ebensburg Cambria Public Library.
Play board games for all ages at Community Game Night from 6-11pm! We will have a selection of games available for you to play or you can bring your own. Bring a friend, grab a game and play.
Children in K-6th and their caregivers: join Portage Public Library Board Members Shelby Smith and Rita Kalwasinski to learn iRoot, Cubettos, Osmo, Sphero, and Botley! Sign up is required as STEM sets are limited. Guardians must be present during the program. Sign up via our online form: https://forms.office.com/r/jzcHdpVmHx or by calling the library: (814) 736-4340. Takes place […]
This event will take place at Cresson American Legion, 222 Ashcroft Ave., Cresson The instructor, Tabitha Shimer (The Poor Painter), makes painting easy by pre-sketching the painting of a lovely cow with flowers in her hair and in the background. During class, she guides you step-by-step through the painting process. Tickets must be pre-purchased by […]