Community Calendar

Join Mercyhurst students as they share research about the Revolutionary War from their Senior Capstone projects. This one-hour poster session will take place in the lobby. Patrons are welcome to visit each poster station and hear the students discuss what they found during their research.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16996948

Wandering Words is not your average book club! We dive into a thrilling young adult novels, then bring the story to life with a themed outing that connects to the story! In this session we will be reading Learning to fall and attending an Erie Roller Derby bout. We will meet at Bayfront Convention Center: 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507. We will first discuss the book in the lobby and then attend the bout.

For teens ages 13-18. Registration is required. The library provides the book and tickets to the bout.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16626869

The Grape Belt Triple Crown will take place on Friday, July 10, at Lake Erie Speedway, featuring an exciting lineup of racing that includes the ISMA Supermodifieds Race of Champions, Sportsman Modifieds, and the American All-Star Pro Late Model Series (Dirt Crate Late Models).

Friday, July 10, is Practice Night at Lake Erie Speedway. Pit gates open at 3:00 PM, with on-track practice running from 3:00 PM until dusk. Practice night admission is $25 per person.

General admission tickets for the event are $33. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, as prices will increase on the day of the show.

Learn from scratch or brush up your skills with ECPL's computer classes! Continued from part I Excel: cells, formulas, titles, borders, formatting, charts, graphs, and spreadsheet navigation, among other topics. You should take this class only if you have completed Intro to Excel Part 1.

This class requires a $5 fee to reserve your seat in the class. Payment is non-refundable. You must register for each individual class you wish to attend.

You must pre-pay in person at Blasco Memorial Library’s Information Desk to reserve your seat. We're sorry, but we cannot take pre-registration over the phone.

These classes are taking place in-person at the Blasco Library's second floor Room 219. Please arrive to class on time.

Classes are generously supported by the Friends of the Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17070370

Can’t Decide what to read? Let the cards choose for you!

Welcome to the In the Cards Book Club, where every read is guided by fate. At each meeting, we’ll discuss a book inspired by a card drawn from the deck. One card might challenge you to read a book with a yellow cover, while another could send you searching for the most popular book from the year you were born. Whatever the card reveals: that’s the book! We will all use the same card, but read different books.

We meet on the third Wednesday of each month (excluding November and December).

THIS MONTH'S THEME WILL BE TO READ A BOOK WITH AN ANIMAL ON THE COVER.

The fate of your next read is all in the cards. Will you draw yours?

Can't make the book club, but still looking for something to read? Listen to the librarian's librarian, Nancy Pearl, and read Book Lust. It gives you a book to read for every mood!

Registration is required.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17028369

Join us for a special Nelson Mandela Day movie night featuring Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, a powerful film that tells the inspiring true story of Nelson Mandela’s journey from activist to president. This 146-minute drama explores themes of justice, resilience, sacrifice, and hope as it traces Mandela’s fight against apartheid.

Free! Registration required. Rated PG-13

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16809649

Making your way through the job market takes everything you've got and more!

Looking for a FREE way to learn new skills? PA CareerLink has a great program that can help you change careers or sharpen your current skills. SkillUp has over 6,000 classes FREE for all PA residents. This interactive workshop will set you up with a SkillUp account and get you ready to start learning! Registration is required so we have enough laptops for training.

Looking for a testing resource? Check out our Mometrix database.

Ready to apply for a new job now that you’ve got mad skills? Attend our Résumé Workshop every third Thursday of the month at 1 PM in the Admiral Room.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17002235

Get noticed. Get hired.

Every day there's new advice on résumés. How do you know who to listen to? Our community partner CareerLink, has been there and helped people get not just a job, but a career. Join CareerLink to discuss what should and shouldn't be in a modern résumé. Registration is required.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17002240

Twenty years ago, the notorious warlock-pirate Captain Blackwake was defeated. Peace returned to the Mistvale Expanse—until now. A cursed map inked in Blackwake’s own hand has surfaced, pulsing with dark magic. You are the elite officers of The Relentless, a legendary ship of pirate hunters. Your mission: find the hoard and destroy it forever.
A 3-session campaign designed to learn D&D from an experienced Game Master! Everything you need to play provided - just bring yourself and your imagination. There are six pre-generated characters, so players don't have to worry about how to make a character. Every player takes home a Complimentary Loot Bag with a full set of D&D dice, Themed stickers, and a custom-made, wood miniature of the character you play! This program is run by Tabletop Commons.

For teens ages 13-17. Registration is required. You are registering to attend all three sessions.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17039606

Join the Idea Lab staff to learn how to use the Idea Lab’s Roland Print and Cut machine to print your own stickers!

This machine inks onto a vinyl sticker surface and cuts a line to make your design into a sticker. We'll teach you how to convert files to the proper format and add cut lines to your design. After you take this class, you will be certified to use this machine during the Idea Labs open hours.

Free. Registration required. Ages 13 to adult. Basic computer skills required. If you think you will need extra help, please bring a support person with you to this class.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16841880