Portage Public Library Blog

Cozy Up with Online Collections

Members of the Cambria County Library System get instant access to CloudLibrary, and can check out the NEW Overdrive Collection brought to you by POWERLibrary. Our Collections on CloudLibrary The 14 libraries of the Cambria County Library System are part of the...

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New Circulation Policies for the Cambria County Library System

Updated Circulation Policies Effective June 23, 2025 Sharing Resources Cardholders can borrow or return materials at any library in Cambria County! Can't find what you're looking for at any of our 14 member libraries? We have borrowing agreements with libraries across...

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Summer Youth Cafe

Summer Youth Cafe

Healthy and free meals at a site near you! Every summer, organizations around Cambria County serve nutritious lunches on-site or for Grab & Go meals. The Summer Youth Cafe is open to all children aged 18 and under. There is no cost or sign-up required. Find Nearby...

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We can find it!

The Cambria County Library System is now partnered with the Somerset County Federated Library System and the Mary S. Biesecker Library to expand our sharing services even further. What is resource sharing? The libraries in the Cambria County Library System work...

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Reader Recommends

Need a book series recommendation? Grace Farren, Portage Public Library volunteer, has reviewed the Agatha Raisin cozy mystery series available at the library, for your reading consideration. If you want to review a book you enjoyed, contact Library Director Kaytlin...

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Summer Youth Café at Select Cambria County Libraries

Summer Youth Café at Select Cambria County Libraries

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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Dueling Piano Show

Sat. April 6, 2024 Tickets on sale now! Back by popular demand FB Event Link: https://fb.me/e/3TEtDpY4F Join us for a night of all requests, sing along, interactive dueling piano show to support the Portage Public Library Saturday April 6, 2024 at the Royal Ballroom...

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Our annual fund drive needs YOU

Dear Friend of the Portage Public Library, We are thrilled that the Library had major growth in 2023, because of you! This year’s biggest accomplishments: Circulating almost 10,000 (and counting) books, movies, mobile devices, & eBooks Installing NEW HVAC and LED...

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Portage Hours are changing!

Portage hours will be changing effective August 28. Please visit us at our new times: Monday: 11 AM - 7 PM Tuesday: 11 AM - 7 PM Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM Thursday: 11 AM - 7 PM Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday: Closed

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Free Movies, TV, and Magazines with cloudLibrary

What's New In January 2023, we are adding new features to the cloudLibrary app. Since 2020, the Cambria County Library System has used cloudLibrary to offer eBooks and eAudiobooks, at no charge to our patrons. In 2023 we are adding Movies and TV, Magazines. And stay...

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