Pokémon Party at the Library
Friday, August 9
From 3-4 PM
Join fellow Pokémon enthusiasts for a fun-filled Pokémon Party Extravaganza here at the library!
This event is open to area youth ages 6 to 16. Party attendees will get to create their own DIY Poké Balls. There’ll also be a Pokémon card trading swap! Bring your collection of Pokémon cards to trade with other card collectors. To end the day, there’ll be a Pokémon-themed activity that’ll be fun for everyone!
This program is FREE, but registration is required to attend. Click below to register today.
August 13 & 15, 2024
Dissection Mini-Camp
Our popular Dissection Mini-Camp, with Pitt-Bradford Professor, Orin James is back! This program, open to youth ages 12-18, is a very special REAL DISSECTION program where you will get the chance to dissect a real lung and stomach.
This year, the program is being entirely funded in memory of Alan “Pickle” Poorman, for his love of science and education, by a friend and classmate. Poorman was a graduate of the Cameron County High School Class of 1961.
Participants MUST register for each program session separately! Space is limited so register now clicking the “Register” button above or by calling library staff at 814-486-8011 during regular hours. Register by NO LATER than August 9, 2024.
Tuesday’s Session: Learn the parts and structure of the respiratory system as well as its functions. Attendees will dissect an animal lung.
Thursday’s Session: Learn about the form and function of the digestive system. Attendees will dissect an animal stomach.
Sessions will be held in the multipurpose room of the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library located at 27 W. 4th St., Emporium.
Summer Snack Attack
JUNE 17-AUGUST 30, 2024
All area children ages 2-18 are welcome to take advantage of summer snacks available at the library during regular service hours.
Limit one snack pack per child per day.
Step 1 – sign snack log sheet on clipboard
Step 2 – Take one item from each bin to fill lunch bag
Step 3 – Enjoy your snack!
This program is brought to you in partnership with Child Hunger Outreach Partners (CHOP)
Library Summer Passport Program
Now through AUGUST 31, 2024, Cameron County Public Library and Marienville Library invite youth to explore our region this summer with our Summer Passport Adventure.
- Pick up a passport book and list of participating locations at one of the two libraries.
- Visit the events/places of interest on the list and get your passports stamped while there. Each location will have a stamp ready to fill your passport.
- Bring passport with at least 2 stamps to library by August 31 and be entered to win a special prize!
Cameron County Area:
- Sinnemahoning Sportsman’s Club Rattlesnake Hunt – June 8, 9
- Weekend in the Wilds – July 6, 7
- Cameron County Fair – August 5-10
- Cameron County Super Weekend – August 23, 24, 25
- Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center
- The Little Museum
- Sizerville State Park
- Sinnemahoning State Park
Marienville Area:
- Bigfoot Festival – June 7,8,9
- Bird box building – July 13, 11am
- Moth Night – July 20 at 9pm
- Visitor’s Center in Tionesta
- Marienville Ranger’s Station
Ongoing Adult Programs
First Saturday of each month All day.
Starts October 7!
Cameron County Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Bring your puzzles to trade with other puzzle lovers in the community.
Any puzzles with missing pieces MUST be clearly marked with the number missing.
If you’re new to puzzles, the library has some to get you started.
No registration needed!
Book Club
The Book Club has two groups that meet monthly on Thursdays from 5-7 pm.
Book Club books are chosen by the librarian based on participant interest, requests, and book availability. Discussions are led by club members with a guide created by staff to get the group talking.
Great Ongoing Youth Programs
Check out some of the ongoing programs we’re proud to offer at the library. Through our programs, we aim to engage children and teens and help them learn through fun, educational activities.
Various children’s programs are held throughout the year. All programs are free to the public and include stories, simple games, snacks and related age-appropriate activities.
Family Play Day & Puzzle Swap
Families with kids of all ages are invited to use library supplies in the multipurpose room for free play throughout the day. We provide activity sets, coding & STEM toys, crafts, games and more, you bring the family and the laughs!
Puzzle Lovers: Bring your puzzles to trade with other puzzle lovers in the community.
No registration needed for either!
Lego & Building Club!
LEGO and Building Club. Back in Session Starting September 12!
From 3:30-4:30 pm every Tuesday. Club no longer just for building LEGOS. Participants can use the library’s LEGOS, Wooden Blocks, or STEM Kits to build whatever their imaginations desire.
No Registration Needed!
Story Hour
Library Story Hour Ages 0-4 : Story Hour sessions are held Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:15 AM. Miss Amy curates a story and craft session geared towards children ages 0-4 and will include a story, craft and snack. Older siblings are welcome to join. Children 2 and under must have an adult remain with them for the entire program.
Library Story Hour Ages 5-8: Story Hour sessions are held Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm. Miss Amy curates a story and craft session geared towards children ages 5-8 and will include a story, craft and snack. Siblings are welcome to join.
Both programs are free to all local residents. For further information about this or other Library programs, you may call the Library at 486-8011 or visit us during regular Library hours.
1,000 Book Before Kindergarten
Click on the icon to download reading logs and milestone printouts and track your child’s progress from home! Or stop by the library to pick up a reading log to get started today.
Notify us of your child’s 100, 500, and 1,000 book milestones, and we will put together great prize packs for each! And don’t forget to share your success with us on Social Media!
Dungeons & Dragons Club at the Library
Club Meets every other Monday at 4:30 pm
Open to ages 12-17.
Participants meet in the library multipurpose room to run Dungeons & Dragons campaigns of varying lengths.
Anyone interested in joining should contact library staff directly for details at 814-486-8011.
View Broken Promises Program
This presentation was recorded at the Broken Promises program with Author LtCol Ted Blickwedel held at Sarah Jane’s Art Studio in Emporium in August of 2022. Below you will find links to various resources discussed in the video.
BROKEN PROMISES WEBSITE
ASSOCIATION FOR COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY (ACEP)
FREE COUNSELING SERVICES FOR VETERANS
WHISTLEBLOWERS OF AMERICA
Aquatic Adventure Program Videos
Check out these great videos from our Aquatic Adventures Summer Reading Kickoff program. Mr. Matt presents an aquatic adventure presentation and ready a book about an escaped octopus in the videos below.
View Mr. Matt reading “The Star Jumped Over the Moon” by John Schlimm
If you missed our Special Imagination Story time and program, you can still see Mr. Matt read “The Star Jumped Over the Moon” by St. Marys, PA based author, John Schlimm, during the event.
We hope you’ll join us next time.
View Author James Baumgratz program
This presentation was recorded at the James Baumgratz book signing program on “Murders & Mysterious Deaths in the Pennsylvania Wilds” here at the library in February 2022.
View author Betty Riegel’s reading at the library
If you missed our recent book signing event. Click on this video to hear Betty Riegel read an excerpt from her book “Up in the Air” chronicling her time as a PanAm stewardess in the 1960s. The book is available for checkout or purchase at the library now.
Partnership Program
Museum Adventure Pass Program from The PA Lumber Museum
Choo! Choo! All aboard! Buford the Buck and his Woodland Pals want to invite you to stop by at the library to check out the Lumber Industry Display!
You’ll find books on the Pennsylvania lumber industry, Pennsylvania railroads, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and Pennsylvania wildlife!
Stop by the library to learn more about the Museum Adventure Pass Program brought to you by The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum located on the scenic US Route 6!
The PA Lumber Museum prides itself on using fun and educational experiences to 1. enlighten guests on the rich history of Pennsylvania’s lumber industry and 2. show the importance of forest conservation. The Visitor’s Center includes tons of interactive exhibits both inside and outside. This even includes a re-created 20th Century lumber camp and a locomotive! Plus, there are plenty of picnic areas and even a nature trail.
Now, you and your family can use the Museum Adventure Pass Program to gain access to the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum and it’s exhibits for FREE! All you need is a valid and active library card! So stop on by the library to learn more about the program and museum! Please see one of our library staff for more details and requirements.
