Community Calendar

Stitches is here to help with your holiday shopping needs - whether you are crafting for someone else or you want to make something for yourself, find a little stocking stuffer, or a treat for yourself, Stitches is here to help fulfill that need! The Preview Party is an opportunity to see the new Stitches space in its in-progress state. There will be giveaways for the first 25 purchases, a raffle, and an announcement of the official grand opening date.

This fall, we invite you to journey with us at the Cathedral of St. Paul as we experience and encounter the Holy through art, music, community, and worship. Sacred Pathways includes four unique worship opportunities combined with formation or fellowship each Tuesday of the month.

Join us for Radiant Faith on Tuesday, December 16:
At 6:00 P.M. Gather around our table with the support of Compton’s Table. This shared meal is more than nourishment—it’s a time of fellowship, connection, and belonging. You are welcomed into a community where you are seen, valued, and loved.

At 7:00 P.M. Radiant Faith: A queer-centered gathering of worship, wonder, and welcome. Our gatherings are for spiritual seekers and allies and offer a Christian-rooted encounter with the Divine—one who dwells within us and in the sacred connection we share with one another.

A TWO part Birthday Party Bash for Jane Austen at Werner Books & Coffee!

Stop in during the day for a flair of regency Jane Austen style to celebrate her 250th birthday with a featured book display, a raffle basket giveaway, and themed cafe goodies.

Then the fun begins at 6 PM with FREE regency inspired crafts and games. Regency attire is encouraged and bringing your own needlework/crochet/knit/craft is welcomed! Cafe goodies will still be available to enjoy, along with Jane Austen books for purchase.

As part of Sacred Pathways at the Cathedral, Art Exhibits are on display each month developed around a
theme – for December, Vulnerability & Embodiment. Our featured artists is Scott Erickson. December’s Art
Exhibit is now open to the public weekdays 10:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M., in addition to times during the Sacred
Pathways Events on Tuesday Evenings. A reception will be held on Sunday, December 21 at 7:00 P.M. and
will include live music and light refreshments.

Following the art exhibit reception, join us at 8:00 P.M. for Evening Echoes, a 25-minute candlelit service of chanted prayers, choral music, and reflective silence. Inspired by ancient traditions, it invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and connect with the Holy at the day’s end. During this time, we invite you to sit or explore more deeply the artwork in the Cathedral.

Join us for a cozy evening and find the perfect book to curl up with this winter break! Sip cocoa while you hear about wintry books ranging from heartwarming animal tales to spinechilling ghost stories. We’ll also have an indoor snowball fight and make some luminaries to add a soft glow to your reading corner. All featured books will be available to check out or place on hold after the program!

This program is recommended for children ages 10-13. Free; advance registration required. Space is limited.

Join us for a cozy evening and find the perfect book to curl up with this winter break! Sip cocoa while you hear about wintry books ranging from heartwarming animal tales to spinechilling ghost stories. We’ll also have an indoor snowball fight and make some luminaries to add a soft glow to your reading corner. All featured books will be available to check out or place on hold after the program!

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15698696

Ever wish Jane Austen had written more than six books? Did you want to know what happens after the Happily Ever After?

Now is your chance! Join the Jane Austen Fan Fiction Book Club. Pick any Jane Austen rewrite, update, sequel, or fan fiction; read it; and bring it in to discuss with other Austenites.

Please register so we know how many people to plan for.

Can't make the program? Check out the other events happening around Jane Austen's 250th birthday in December on our events page at events.erielibrary.org.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15763088

Get ready for a rodeo like no other at Werner Books & Coffee!

Celebrate the release of Gumshoe,a new graphic novel from local author Brenna Thummler, at the Gumshoe Rodeo Launch Party on Wednesday, January 28 from 5-7:30 PM.

The bookstore will take you to the rootin’ tootin’ Wild West with the following FREE Gumshoe book-themed activities:
Stamp coloring
Letter crafting
Mock post office box
Photo booth
Live folk music by Buttermilk Falls Gang
Book signing by Brenna Thummler
Books for sale
4 themed flight drinks (for purchase) at the cafe

This is a family focused event suitable for ALL ages! We encourage you to dress like a cowboy/cowgirl/cowperson, a mailman, or both!