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The Children’s Book Festival is a FREE event for families of children in preschool through grade 6.

The Children’s Book Festival – held at Johnstown’s Bottle Works arts center – will take place over the weekend of April 2-3, 2022.

06/10/2026

Looking for fun, educational summer activities for kids and teens? 📚🌱

The Mary S. Biesecker Public Library's Summer Reading Program, "Unearth a Story," offers something for every age group, including story times for young children, summer reading challenges for students and teens, and Budding Gardeners sessions with Penn State Master Gardeners of Somerset County.

Participants can earn free books, enjoy crafts and activities, and even take part in the SFSP Youth Café, which provides free lunch for children and teens 18 and under.

Programs run throughout June and July. Registration is available through the library by phone, online, or in person.

Check out the flyer for dates, details, and registration information!

05/27/2026

Summer is the perfect time to discover new stories together.

What’s on your child’s summer reading list this year? Share their favorite books in the comments. You might even inspire another family’s next great read!

Whether it’s adventure, mystery, graphic novels, or bedtime classics, we love seeing what young readers are enjoying this summer.

05/06/2026

Celebrate Children’s Book Week with us! 📚

Since 1919, Children’s Book Week has inspired a love of reading through events, activities, and storytime fun for young readers nationwide. The 2026 celebration takes place May 4-10 and Nov. 9-15.

Follow and for inspiration and ideas to celebrate, and learn more at https://everychildareader.net/

04/29/2026

📚 It’s hard to believe it’s already been one month since the Children’s Book Festival!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an incredible weekend filled with stories, creativity, and connection. From meeting amazing authors to exploring activities across both venues, you helped make this year truly special.

We’re so grateful to our families, volunteers, partners, and community for showing up and making the festival such a success.

We already can’t wait to welcome you back next year for even more fun, inspiration, and unforgettable moments.

04/23/2026

🏆🎉 Scavenger Hunt Update! 🎉🏆

We’re excited to see so many winners already claim their prizes from the 2026 Children’s Book Festival Scavenger Hunt, but we still have a couple baskets waiting to be picked up!

❗ Unclaimed Winning Tickets:
⭐ Basket 1 - #502175
⭐ Basket 5 - #501338

📍 Pick up your basket at The Learning Lamp (2025 Bedford St, Johnstown) Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. You must bring the other half of your ticket to match your number!

🛑 Deadline: All baskets must be picked up by Wednesday, April 30, 2026, or they become the property of The Learning Lamp.

If you’re a winner, don’t miss out. Come claim your prize! Tag a friend and help us spread the word! 📚✨

04/21/2026

📚✨ Bookmark Contest Winners – Division 4! ✨📚

We’re excited to announce the winners of our Bookmark Contest (Division 4: Grades 5 & 6)

🏆 Individual Winner: Congratulations to Marvy Ayad for receiving the most individual votes in Division 4! Your bookmark design stood out and captured the hearts of readers.

🎉 Classroom Winner: A big shoutout to Diana Yoder’s class from Johnstown Christian School for earning the most collective votes as a group! Your enthusiasm for books and creativity truly shined.

As a reward, both Marvy and Diana Yoder’s class will receive a basket of books to help keep the joy of reading alive long after the festival ends!

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported our young artists and readers! 📖

04/21/2026

📚✨ Bookmark Contest Winners – Division 3! ✨📚

We’re proud to announce the winners of our Bookmark Contest (Division 3: Grades 3 & 4)

🏆 Individual Winner: Congratulations to Gideon Walter for earning the most individual votes in Division 3! Your bookmark design impressed and inspired readers across the board.

🎉 Classroom Winner: Hats off to Mrs. Clawson’s class at Richland Elementary School for collecting the most classroom votes collectively! Your passion for reading is something to celebrate.

To keep that love of books growing, both Gideon and Mrs. Clawson’s class will receive a basket of books to enjoy long after the festival wraps up!

Thank you to all who participated—your creativity and enthusiasm made this contest truly special! 📖🌟

04/21/2026

📚✨ Bookmark Contest Winners! ✨📚

We’re thrilled to share the winners of our Bookmark Contest!

🏆 Individual Winner: Congratulations to Abigail Kalista for receiving the most individual votes in Division 2! Your bookmark design captured the imagination of readers of all ages.

🎉 Classroom Winner: Way to go, Kim Diehl’s class from Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School, for earning the highest number of collective votes as a class! Your excitement for reading truly shone through.

To celebrate, both Abigail and Kim Diehl’s class will receive a basket of books to keep the reading adventures going long after the festival is over!

Thank you to everyone who participated—you made this contest a true celebration of creativity and literacy! 📖💫

04/21/2026

📚✨ Bookmark Contest Winners – Division 1! ✨📚

We’re excited to announce the winners of our Bookmark Contest (Division 1: Grades Pre-K & K)

🏆 Individual Winner: Congratulations to K. Sun R. from Mrs. Mallin’s kindergarten class for receiving the most individual votes in this category! Your creativity and love for reading truly stood out.

🎉 Classroom Winner: A big round of applause to Mrs. Mallin’s kindergarten class for earning the most collective votes as a class! Your enthusiasm for books and reading is inspiring.

As a reward, both K. Sun R. and Mrs. Mallin’s class will receive a basket of books to help keep the reading fun going long after the festival ends!

Thank you to all who participated—your bookmarks brought stories to life and showed just how much our community values reading. 📖

04/20/2026

This National Volunteer Month, we’re proud to recognize the incredible people who made the Children’s Book Festival possible. 📚✨

From preparing materials months in advance to helping families throughout the weekend, 115 dedicated volunteers contributed more than 410 hours to bring the festival to life.

We’re also especially grateful for the many employees who stepped up to volunteer their time and talents. Your commitment, energy, and passion helped create a fun, welcoming experience for every child and family who attended.

Because of you, the Children’s Book Festival continues to inspire a love of reading and the arts in our community.

Thank you for showing up, pitching in, and making a difference.

Address

411 Third Avenue
Johnstown, PA
15906

Telephone

+18142620732

Website

https://thelearninglamp.org/for-families/childrens-book-festival/

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