All children’s activities are fun, creative, and educational. They are also free, so bring the kids to nurture their love of books and experience a wonderful, memorable day!
Storytimes
10:30am Marianne Spampinato
10:45am Linda Medwig
11:30am Susan Ramirez
11:55am Cathleen Lykens
12:15pm Cathy Breisacher
12:35pm Shannon Morris
12:55pm Drey Kharem
1:15pm Bronwyn Katdaré
1:35pm D. H. Anderson
1:55pm Jessica McConnell
2:15pm Connie Cousins
Activities
10:00-10:30am Smokey Bear
10:00-12:00pm Crafts with Ebensburg Library
10:00-5:00pm Balloon Animals by Simplicity
11:00-11:30am PA Woods and Forest
11:30-2:30pm IU8 STEM Rocks
1:00-3:00pm Cambria County Library System
2:30-3:00pm Local Children’s Book Illustrator Lydia Kirsch
3:00-5:00pm St Francis University Rural Outreach Chemistry for Kids
About the Activities
10:00 AM - 5:00PM: book quest
The Festival of Books has 53 participating authors! Pick up an interview sheet, interview any 20 of the authors in attendance, get their autograph. When you’re all done, submit your form for a sticker and a chance to win the Book Quest Grand Prize! The stickers were donated by SFU’s School of STEAM while the basket was donated by Young Heart Books in Johnstown, PA.
10:00 - 5 PM: writing prompts and crafts
Help the Festival of Books create a calendar by submitting your art and story about your favorite month. Also, get a write your own book kit! (While supplies last)
10:00 - 10:30AM: Smokey Bear
Smokey Bear will be stopping by with a member of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to read a story. There will also be some Smokey Bear gift bags available for kids.
11:30am - 2:30pm: iu8 stem rocks
IU8 STEM Rocks (Rural Outreach Connecting Kids to STEM), originally funded by the Grable Foundation, offers children and their caregivers engaging opportunities to dive into the world of STEM. Participants can explore robotics, challenge themselves with logic and problem-solving board games, or unleash their creativity through free building with various materials. We’ve proudly partnered with unique events in our community to bring these enriching experiences to life.
1:00 - 3:00pm: children's book illustrator lydia kirsch
Hear local high school student, Lydia, discuss her illustrating process, hear her story, and ask questions about her illustrations.
3:00 - 5:00pm: st francis university's outreach chemistry for kids
Saint University’s Rural Outreach Chemistry for Kids (SFU’s R.O.C.K.) program focuses on making science (especially chemistry!) both fun and accessible for local K-12 students. In this activity, students will use common household items to learn the science behind bath bombs, while making one to take home with them.