Portage Public Library Blog
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...
Portage Public Library General Board Meeting Agenda
17 August 2022 at 4 PM Call to order and Attendance Recognition of Visitors Minutes Approval of July 06, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes Reports Director’s Report Treasurer’s Report and 2nd Quarter report review Correspondence New Business Policies...
Introducing ABC Mouse
We are excited to announce the addition of ABC Mouse Home Access for Libraries, which offers the most comprehensive online curriculum for children ages 2-8 +, including reading and language arts, math, beginning science, social studies, art and music. ABCMouse is 100%...
Portage Public Library General Board Meeting Agenda
06 July 2022 at 4 PM Call to order Attendance Recognition of Visitors Approval of June 15, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes Approval of June 16, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes Director’s Report Treasurer’s Report Correspondence -CC Library System New Business Approval of...
Special Board Meeting
June 16, 2022, 6:30 PM Agenda Bylaws Second Reading (Subject to deliberation)
General Board Meeting Agenda
June 15, 2022 at 4 PM Call to Order/Attendance Recognition and Presentation of Visitors Approval of Consent Agenda Approval of May 2022 Meeting Minutes Director’s Report Treasurer’s Report New Business Bylaws Policies ...
2022 Summer Youth Cafe
Every summer, location in Cambria County work with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to offer the Summer Youth Cafe. Kids under age 18 are able to receive meals in the summer for free, with no income restrictions. Participating Libraries The following...
Board Member (Volunteer Position)
The Future of the Library is Y-O-U! As the Portage Public Library celebrates its 95th year of serving the community and promoting literacy for all ages, the library is excited to welcome additional members to its Board of Directors. Primary Responsibilities and...
General Board Meeting Agenda
May 11, 2022 at 4 PM Call to Order/Attendance Recognition and Presentation of Visitors Approval of Consent Agenda Approval of April 2022 Meeting Minutes Director’s Report Treasurer’s Report Quarter 1 2022 Report New...
New! Find your next great read with NoveList Plus
NoveList Plus makes it easy to find the perfect book If you have a Cambria County Library System card, you're in luck! Patrons at all 14 libraries in Cambria County are now able to access NoveList Plus, and NoveList K-8 Plus. What is NoveList Plus? It's a Reader's...
April 2022 Board Meeting Agenda
Portage Public Library General Board Meeting Agenda April 20, 2022 at 4 PM Call to Order/Attendance Recognition and Presentation of Visitors Approval of Consent Agenda Approval of March 2022 Meeting Minutes Director’s Report Treasurer’s Report New Business Board...
Library Board Member Positions Now Available
Portage Public Library Board Member (Volunteer Position) As the Portage Public Library celebrates its 95th year of serving the community and promoting literacy for all ages, the library is excited to welcome additional members to its Board of Directors. Primary...
March 2022 Board Meeting Agenda
Portage Public Library General Board Meeting Agenda March 9, 2022 at 4 PM Call to Order/Attendance Recognition and Presentation of Visitors Approval of Consent Agenda Approval of February 2022 Meeting Minutes Director’s Report Treasurer’s Report 2021 Report Change New...
February 2022 Board Meeting Agenda
Portage Public Library General Board Meeting Agenda February 9, 2022 at 4 PM Call to Order/Attendance Recognition and Presentation of Visitors Approval of Consent Agenda Approval of January 2022 Meeting Minutes Director’s Report Treasurer’s Report New Business...
January 2022 Board Meeting Agenda
Portage Public Library General Board Meeting Agenda January 12, 2022 at 4 PM Call to Order/Attendance Recognition and Presentation of Visitors Approval of Consent Agenda Approval of December 2021 Meeting Minutes Director’s Report Treasurer’s Report New Business...
Annual Fund Drive Underway
Our annual fund drive is underway. You can find a copy of our fund drive letter here: https://www.cclsys.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Annual-Fund-Drive-Portage.pdf You can also donate securely online now here:...
December 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
Portage Public Library General Board Meeting Agenda December 15, 2021 at 4 PM Call to Order/Attendance Recognition and Presentation of Visitors Approval of Consent Agenda Approval of October 2021 Meeting Minutes Approval of November 2021 Meeting Minutes Director’s...
November Board Meeting
Portage Public Library General Board Meeting Agenda November 10, 2021 at 4 PM Call to Order/Attendance Recognition and Presentation of Visitors Approval of Consent Agenda Approval of October 2021 Meeting Minutes Director’s Report Director Request for use of PTO Time...
October Board Meeting
Portage Public Library General Board Meeting Agenda October 14, 2021 at 7 PM Call to Order/Attendance Recognition and Presentation of Visitors Approval of Consent Agenda Approval of September 2021 Meeting Minutes Approval of August 2021 Meeting Minutes Director’s...
September Board Meeting Agenda
Portage Public Library General Board Meeting September 29, 2021 at 4:00 PM Call to Order/Attendance Recognition and Presentation of Visitors Approval of Consent Agenda Approval of August 2021 Meeting Minutes Director’s Report Treasurer’s Report New Business Gittings...
A Message to Our Community
We are pleased to announce that the Portage Public Library has resumed our normal hours after an unexpected two-week closure August 31-September 10. We were forced to close because we were unable to staff the library. Because of funding, we operate with an extremely...
General Board Meeting Agenda
Portage Public Library General Board MeetingAugust 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM Call to Order Attendance Recognition and Presentation of Visitors Approval of Consent Agenda Approval of July 2021 Meeting Minutes Director’s Report Treasurer’s Report New Business Cares Act IT...
Summer Youth Programs
Join us Tuesdays from June 15 - July 27 for fun activities about wildlife, the environment and more, with special guests! This program is outdoors at the Crichton-McCormick Park, S & T Pavilion.Two sessions:Ages 7 - 12: 10 AM - 11 PMAges 4 - 6: 11 AM - NoonSign...
Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy
We could not stop talking about this book! In a breathtaking, suspenseful tale with both likeable and unlikeable characters and chilly (literally) atmospheric writing, the author explores the realities of climate change from the perspective of the loss of birds in our...
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Calling all horror fans! You just may love this genre-bending masterpiece. But a word of warning, if you get hooked, the author's other titles will keep you busy for a while! Also available at the library: her award-winning novel "Gods of Jade and Shadow."
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