Community Calendar

Tom Benson, a seasoned HR professional with years of experience at SCORE, will guide this session on starting a business by addressing key planning questions to help you avoid costly mistakes.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15651844

Learn to use the Idea Lab’s Ultimaker S3 3D printers in this fun, interactive class. You will learn how 3D printing works, how to find and download files for printing, and how to submit a print to the Idea Lab.

Free. Registration required. Ages 13 to adult. The class will take place in the Idea Lab's Community Class. Intermediate computer skills are required. You will be using a laptop and need to feel comfortable switching between programs and tabs while following along with an instructor. If you think that you will need extra assistance to complete this project, please bring a support person with you to class.

If you arrive late, we cannot guarantee entry to the class. We often have a waitlist; your spot can be given away if you do not arrive at the scheduled time.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17012828

Embark on an exciting learning journey with this American Red Cross blended learning course! This dynamic program empowers students to confidently identify and respond to a wide range of first-aid breathing and cardiac emergencies for adults, children, and infants. Ideal for those pursuing a certification that meets OSHA workplace or other regulatory standards, this course offers a flexible blended learning format. Access the online portion anytime on your mobile, desktop, or tablet, and then participate in the engaging Instructor-led skills session. Complete the course and earn a valuable 2-year digital certificate tailored to your chosen program!

Join us to learn the basics of sublimation printing and create your own aluminum photo print!

By the end of class you will:

Understand what sublimation is
Learn the basic workflow
Edit a photo in Canva
Print your design
Press it onto an aluminum sublimation blank
Take home your finished project!
Free. Registration required. Ages 13+ to adult. The class will take place in the Idea Lab's Maker space. Basic PC computer skills are required. If you think that you will need extra assistance to complete this project, please bring a support person to help you with this class.

Photo submission deadline: Please email your photo to the Idea Lab between August 10 and August 15. idealab@eriecountypa.gov

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17134769

Looking for something fun to do in Titusville? Join Midnight Oil Games & Hobbies for a free, drop-in Community Game Night at The Parkside on Saturday, August 29, from 4:00–10:00 PM.

Learn the Pokémon Trading Card Game with games and materials provided, test your knowledge with drop-in general-knowledge trivia, or choose from our community board-game library. Casual Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon play are welcome, along with chess, cards, dominoes, and games brought from home.

Come and go anytime. No experience is required, and people will be available to help teach games. All ages are welcome, although most activities are best suited for ages 12 and older. Admission is free.

Learn more at midnightoiltitusville.com/events.

Dinner and a show!
Written by local playwright, Lisa Rawson, "Lost, Then Found In The Middle Of Gnowarre" is set in a remote, small town in Ohio – Go Gnomes! – with an even smaller airport. The locals pronounce it "Know-A-Ray" but to outsiders, Gnowarre more closely resembles a place with a different pronunciation – Nowhere. A detour and broken-down rental car redirected Steve to the rural airport, where he hoped to resume his travels.
In Gnowarre, the G may be silent, but Steve’s comical, sarcastic inner voice is not. The audience will hear all his reactions as he deals with the crazy quirks of the tiny airport, where the rental car fleet and flight schedule each offer an option of one, an aisle is also a window, and baggage handling involves a bathroom scale and a red wagon.
As the Seattleite learns about Gnowarre’s relaxed life; first traffic light; annual cow-pie bingo; and caring, gnome-loving residents — he also learns they offer the change he didn’t know he needed.
For Steve, it took getting lost to be truly found.

Beach Infinity ♾️
August 29th, 2026 from 7pm-12am
At The 1020 Collective

A radiant festival to celebrate when summer in Erie feels like it's never going to end. Featuring electronic music, drag queens, DJs, LED flow artists, dancers, and more! Support local Erie, PA artists, vendors, and small businesses!

Tickets $20 at door. Bring a donation for a $10 ticket discount. Donations directly benefit Pfeiffer-Burleigh Elementary School students. Donation suggestions include: School supplies, clothes, toiletries, family games. Help us support the local community at the start of a new school year!

The 1020 Collective Website: https://www.1020collective.com/events-old/5v03pc2df6auuuxoy70e7nlxdguj2c

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EDA2iQx5d/

Hosted by Studio Guerrein: https://www.studioguerrein.com/

This is a competitive, but fun 5K run/walk at Penn State Behrend that ends in the sweetest way -- with Penn State's famous Berkey Ice Cream for all participants. Run/walk or do a combination of both, while this is a timed race, it has a deliberate fun-loving vibe with a photo booth, a DJ, and lots of cheerleaders. Bring the kids -- they can do the 3.1 mile walk/run for just $10 (no shirt) or $15 if you want a shirt. While the race celebrates women, it's open to all ages, genders, and abilities. Age group awards for women. Overall (top three) awards for men. Did we mention the ice cream?!

Celebrate fall with a touch of handmade charm! In this crafting session, you'll join veteran button maker, Karen Smock, as she teaches you to create a small sunflower wreath using traditional Dorset Button techniques. The flower will be woven onto a petite grapevine wreath. The rustic twigs frame the woven petals beautifully, creating a warm, natural accent perfect for seasonal décor or gifting!

Free. Registration required. Ages 15 to adult. The class will take place in the Idea Lab's Community Classroom. This class involves hand weaving and some fine detail. If you think that you will need extra assistance to complete this project, please bring a support person to help you with this class.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17071845

Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up month and make a personalized Lanyard for your library card!

A Library card is key to all sorts of fun! Swing by the Idea Lab and make a personalized lanyard holder for your Library Card! Everyone who comes will get their own lanyard and card holder. Customize your lanyard with some small buttons you design and make or create a wooden charm pin made on our glow forge laser cutter. To decorate your card holder, make a small card to go in the holder with your library card. Reading isn't hard when you've got a library card, especially in your own unique Lanyard!

September is National Library Card Sign Up month, a yearly event put on by the American Library Association. This event encourages people to sign up for a library card to take advantage of all the resources of your local library! For Erie County residents signing up for a library card is easy and takes less than 10 minutes! All you need to do is stop into one of our Library branches with proof of address. Kids can sign up for a library card too! Kids under 15 will need a guardian to sign for their card but Kids age 15 and up do not need a guardian signature.

Free. Registration not Required. Ages 8 to adult. The class will take place in the Idea Lab's makerspace. Children under 15 must be supervised by a guardian. If you think that you will need extra assistance to complete this project, please bring a support person to help you with this class.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17273926