The Johnstown Public Library is proud to offer a variety of programs & events for all ages.  Most programs are offered regularly while other events vary throughout the year.  Every single one is free to all who enter the building. There are times that we need to know how many are attending for planning purposes, and thus, require registration. Those are noted below. We look forward to seeing you at the Library!

*Formerly Moovin’ & Groovin’ Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with music, dancing, singing, and rhymes with Miss B! Designed for families with kids 5 and under.
Free. No Registration

Flyer with headline “November & December BIG PLAY,” subhead “For kids birth to 3.” Photo of toddlers and caregivers playing on a colorful mat. Event dates shown: November 12th and December 10th, time 10:30.

We'll do basic exercises and have a little fun. You are welcome to come to both Wednesday and Friday! Don't forget a water bottle.

Announcement graphic titled “Story Time” for November and December with a central photo of kids at a reading event. Sessions on Nov 4, 18, 25 and Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30.
Centered cover of “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. Top line: “Book Discussion.” Left text: “All are welcome. No registration.” Right text: “Stop by the library to get your copy.” Bottom text: “Friday, November 21st, 10:00.”

Play encourages language skills, social and emotional development in young children. Drop-in for interactive play-centered activities with your child. Fine motor, gross motor, and sensory play. Meet other families. Walk away with no mess to clean up! For age 3 and younger. Free. No Registration 

Promotional image for a kids’ playtime event. Large heading reads “Preschool Play.” Middle photo shows several preschoolers at a play table. Dates listed: Nov 13 and Dec 11, time 10:30, for ages 3–5.
Event graphic titled “Music Time with Garry Van Slyke.” Text lists November 20 and December 18 at 10:30. Photo on the right shows the performer in a red hat and shirt playing guitar.
Announcement image for “Fit for Fun” adult sessions in November and December, meeting on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:15. Shows featured dates for each month and a quirky FRFR logo in the center.
Poster for a holiday concert with a snowy night sky and white snowflakes. Headline reads “Holiday Concert.” Subtext invites guests to enjoy the sounds of the season featuring the choral group Dreamcatchers. A white rounded box highlights the event details: December 18th at 5:30, Johnstown Public Library. Gold musical notes sweep across the bottom. Small note: Light refreshments. Free, open to all, no registration.

HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARY

Play encourages language skills, social and emotional development in young children. Drop-in for interactive play-centered activities with your child. Fine motor, gross motor, and sensory play. Meet other families. Walk away with no mess to clean up! For ages 3 to 5. Free. No Registration.

Flyer for a kids’ Music & Movement event. Header reads “November & December – Music & Movement.” Photo shows young children dancing and moving in a bright playroom. Dates listed: November 6th and December 4th. Time: 10:30.

Listening to stories is one of the first steps in eventually learning to read. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading.
*Children are not expected to sit the entire time. Siblings welcomed. Free. No Registration

Music provides a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children. Join Gary VanSlyke for Music Time as he performs children's songs & rhymes, plays various instruments, and shares stories. Geared towards little ones, but all families are invited to join us.
Free. No Registration