Cambria County Library
🏢 Cambria County Library System · Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Cambria County Library
The Cambria County Library on Main Street in downtown Johnstown is the flagship of a 14-member federated library system serving the coalfields and river communities of Cambria County — offering 3D printing, a notary, Library of Things, and early weekday hours starting at 8 AM.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8 AM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 248 MAIN ST., JOHNSTOWN, PA 15901
Phone: +1-814-536-5131
Website: cclsys.org
Plus Code: 87G383GH+Q4 (JOHNSTOWN, PA)
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📖 About Cambria County Library
The Cambria County Library System is a federated network of 14 independent libraries across Cambria County, Pennsylvania, linked by a shared catalog so a single free card opens every location. The flagship library at 248 Main Street in Johnstown anchors the system, offering an unusually early 8 AM opening on weekdays — a nod to the region's working-class roots in the steel and coal industries that once defined the Conemaugh Valley. Johnstown is nationally recognized for the 1889 South Fork Dam failure, the deadliest flood in U.S. history, and the library's genealogy and local-history collections reflect the deep archival memory of that resilient community. Today the Main Branch provides notary services, 3D printing, a Library of Things, fax, laminating, public computers, outdoor seating, and an after-hours book drop. Patrons with print disabilities can also reach the library by text at (814) 481-8131, Monday through Friday, 10 AM–2 PM.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Flagship of a 14-library federated system — one card works at all 14 Cambria County locations
- Early weekday opening at 8 AM, including extended evening hours until 8 PM Monday–Thursday
- 3D printing, notary services, fax, laminating, and after-hours book drop on-site
- Library of Things program alongside books, movies, eBooks, and audiobooks
- Text-a-librarian service (814) 481-8131 for patrons with print disabilities (M–F 10 AM–2 PM)
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free CCLS card unlocks eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, and Pennsylvania library databases — accessible from home 24/7.
📚 Services
- 3D printing
- Notary public services
- Fax service
- Laminating
- Public computers & free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying & scanning
- Library of Things
- Adaptive devices for patrons with disabilities
- Meeting space
- Outdoor seating area
- After-hours book drop
- Curbside pickup
- Interlibrary loan
- Text-a-librarian (M–F 10 AM–2 PM)
🎸 Programs
- Children's & teen programming
- Summer Reading Program
- Tax form assistance
- Local history & genealogy research sessions
- Digital literacy workshops
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Cambria County Library in Johnstown open?
The Main Branch opens at 8:00 AM Monday through Saturday — one of the earliest opening times among Pennsylvania public libraries — and stays open until 8:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 5:00 PM on Friday, and 4:00 PM on Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Does the Cambria County Library have 3D printing?
Yes — the Main Branch in Johnstown offers 3D printing for cardholders. Contact the library at (814) 536-5131 or visit cclsys.org/cambria/ for current pricing, file-format requirements, and reservation procedures.
Can I use my Cambria County Library card at all 14 CCLS member libraries?
Yes. The Cambria County Library System is a federated network of 14 independent libraries — from Beaverdale to South Fork — and a single free card grants access to all locations and the shared online catalog.
Does the Cambria County Library offer notary services?
Yes — notary public services are available at the Main Branch. Call ahead at (814) 536-5131 to confirm availability and bring valid government-issued photo ID along with unsigned documents.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
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