Things to Do This Week in Johnstown

Your weekly guide to events and activities in Johnstown. Concerts, classes, outdoor fun, and more.

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True Crime Book Club: Hell in the Heartland by Jax Miller

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Cambria County Library

Murders, heists, kidnappings, fraud—we read and discuss true stories about them all. Conspire with us to share your “whodunnit” theories at our friendly gathering of this fascinating genre. In1999 in rural Oklahoma, sixteen-year-old Ashley Freeman and her best friend, Lauria Bible, were having a...

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Jane Pauley on Reimagining the Rest of Your Life

Starts in 1 hr · Tue, Apr 7, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Cambria County Library

What if the next chapter is your most interesting one yet? In this uplifting conversation, Emmy-winning journalist and bestselling author Jane Pauley invites you to see reinvention not as a risk, but as an opportunity. With the candor and warmth that have made her one of America’s most trusted...

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Story Hour

Wed, Apr 8, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Cambria County Library · Ages Up to 5

Join us at the Library for Story Hour! This FREE program is facilitated by Library volunteers Kathy Hough. Story Hour will help your child develop a lifetime love of books, reading, and learning. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and snacks and prepare for their first year of school. Geared toward...

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Digital Drawing Lab

Starts in 5 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Cambria County Library

We use digital pen tablets to draw and paint what's in front of us—or in our imagination. A great way to learn the basics of pen tablets and drawing software. All equipment provided. All skill levels welcome.

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Game Night

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Cambria County Library

Join us for Game Night between Wednesday between 4-6 p.m. We have a variety of board games, card games, and puzzles. Geared for children 12 under and their families. Grab a snack while you're here!

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Silent Book Club

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Cambria County Library

At Silent Book Club®, friends, neighbors, and strangers gather in quiet camaraderie at the library to read together. All readers are welcome. Ebooks or audiobooks, poetry or prose, fiction or non-fiction… it’s BYOBook (or grab one from our stacks!) We’ll start the meeting with quick introductions..

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Teen Reading Lounge

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Cambria County Library · Ages 10–17

Teen Reading Lounge is a non traditional book group. Hang out with other teens, talk about the books we are reading, and participate in activities you help choose! We'll meet in person the 2nd Thursday of each month for activities, and on Discord the 4th Thursday of each month to discuss the book.

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FREE Developmental Screenings for Children

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 13, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Cambria County Library

Will your child be ready for Kindergarten? Celebrate your child's development, help them prepare for Kindergarten and get the information you need to support their growth. Screenings will take place on the 2nd floor of the library on April 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Tuesday, April 14 and...

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Creative Crafternoon

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Cambria County Library

See Me, Feel Me, Hear Me, join us for a sensory themed Crafternoon this month. Families are invited to our FREE Crafternoon! Walk-ins welcome, no registration required. During Crafternoons, we provide crafts and activities for children of all ages that participants can complete at their own pace...

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Backyard Bird Walk in Stackhouse Park

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 12, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Cambria County Library

Calling all birders, seasoned and novice! Join us for a Backyard Bird Walk in Stackhouse Park with Allegheny Plateau Audubon Society. Meet at the Ranger Station near the Luzerne Street entrance. Dress for outdoor temps and plan for about a mile long walk, with the option for a longer walk...

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Highland Hookers

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 13, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cambria County Library

Highland Hookers is hosted by Highland Community Library but community led. This is a once a month meet up where we bring a yarn project to work on & yap. I hope you’ll join us. Even if it’s your first time using yarn, please come! All skill levels are welcome.

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Knitting

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 13, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Cambria County Library

Unwind with yarn and learn to knit. Join in on the fun every Monday each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. Limited supplies of yarn and needles are available or you can bring your own project to work on. All skill levels are welcome!

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True Crime Book Club

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Cambria County Library

Murders, heists, kidnappings, fraud—we read and discuss true stories about them all. Conspire with us to share your “whodunnit” theories at our friendly gathering of this fascinating genre. This month: Blood on Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, and the Fall of the Murdaugh Dynasty by Mandy...