Highland Community Library
🏢 Highland Community Library · JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania
Highland Community Library
Highland Community Library serves the Richland Township area of Cambria County from its Schoolhouse Road location, providing books, DVDs, public computers, and free Wi-Fi to the roughly 14,600 residents of its library service area. An independent nonprofit library, it operates with a small dedicated staff and circulates more than 40,000 items annually — including a growing digital collection through Libby and Pennsylvania's POWER Library databases.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–1:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 330 Schoolhouse Road, JOHNSTOWN, PA 15904
Phone: 8142665610
Website: highlandcommunitylibrary.org
📖 About Highland Community Library
<p>Highland Community Library is an independent public library organized as a nonprofit and serving the Richland Township area northeast of Johnstown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The library holds approximately 25,250 physical volumes, 1,784 DVDs, and 286 audiobooks, and circulates roughly 41,600 items per year — about a third of them to children — reflecting a strong commitment to youth and family services. Its 130 annual programs draw nearly 2,750 attendees, with the largest share being story times and activities for children aged five and under. The library offers five public-access computer terminals, free on-site Wi-Fi, and the Pennsylvania POWER Library statewide research portal alongside the Libby / OverDrive digital lending platform. It is chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and reported a total operating expenditure of approximately $210,000 in fiscal year 2023.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Independent nonprofit public library serving Richland Township, Cambria County — 25,250 volumes, 41,600+ items circulated annually
- Strong children's focus: roughly one-third of all annual circulation is to kids, and 130 programs serve nearly 2,750 attendees per year
- 5 public computer terminals plus free Wi-Fi; fine-free policy for registered borrowers
- Access to POWER Library — Pennsylvania's statewide research portal with databases for adults, kids & teens — plus Libby / OverDrive digital lending
📱 Free with a Highland Community Library Card
Borrow, stream or research online — no waiting, no fees.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Highland Community Library part of the Cambria County Library System?
No — Highland Community Library is an independent nonprofit public library chartered separately by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Cambria County Library System is a distinct entity with its own main library at 248 Main Street in downtown Johnstown. Both serve Cambria County residents and both provide access to POWER Library statewide databases.
What is the library's fine policy?
The Highland Community Library operates a fine-free policy for registered cardholders. You can borrow and return materials without worrying about daily overdue charges, though fees may apply for lost or damaged items.
Does the Highland Community Library offer programs for young children?
Yes — children's programming is a cornerstone of the library's community service. The library runs about 74 programs annually aimed at children aged 5 and under, including story times and early-literacy activities, along with 17 programs for school-age children. Most programs are free with a library card and listed on the library's events calendar.