Community Calendar

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, we will be reading books set in your favorite city.

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/16757398

Jump into the Maker Space for a burst of creativity—your chance to design Erie‑themed buttons and craft bold sublimation bookmarks inspired by the city’s landmarks, legends, and unexpected stories.

Free. Available while supplies last. No registration required.

All children must be supervised by a guardian. If you think that you will need extra assistance to complete this project, please bring a support person with you to class.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16661948

Feel the magic power of the crystal orb in this thematic photography session. Join local maker, Brandon Borgia, as he explains how to take photos using a clear crystal orb. Select from a variety of enchanting props to photograph. Use one of the Idea Labs glass orbs to try out this art form on your own. Please bring in a camera or phone capable of taking photos for this class. Ages 13 to adult. Children under 15 must be supervised by a guardian. Registration required!

This program is part of Nerd Out @ the Library, a month-long celebration packed with a variety of fandom programs for teens and families.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16569597

Join Idea Lab staff to make your own custom fantasy map! Learn how to draw custom fantasy continents, then age your paper to make a convincing artifact from a magical world. When you're finished, you can display your map in your home or use it to build a campaign for your favorite tabletop roleplaying game.

Free. Registration not required. Ages 13 to adult. Children under 15 must be supervised by a guardian. The class will take place in the Blasco Library's Idea Lab. If you will need extra assistance to complete this project, please bring a support person to help you with this class.

This program is part of Nerd Out @ the Library, a month-long celebration packed with a variety of fandom programs.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16021390

Have you ever wanted to get into Dungeons and Dragons but don’t know where to start? Join us to learn how to create your own D&D character. Your character is a combination of game stats and your imagination. You choose a class (such as Fighter or Wizard), a background (such as Soldier or Acolyte), and a species (such as Dwarf or Elf). Once completed, you will have a character ready to use in your next campaign or one shot.

For teens ages 13-18. No registration required.

This program is part of Nerd Out @ the Library, a month-long celebration packed with a variety of fandom programs.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16013626

Join us to paint your own mini figurine of a fantasy character. Perfect for role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons or Pathfinder. We'll give you some tips on how to paint your mini to create cool effects. One miniature per person. Available while supplies last.

Free. Registration not required. Ages 13 to adult. Children under 15 must be supervised by a guardian. The class will take place in the Blasco Library's Idea Lab. If you will need extra assistance to complete this project, please bring a support person to help you with this class.

This program is part of Nerd Out @ the Library, a month-long celebration packed with a variety of fandom programs.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16020010

Hey, Fiber Fans!

Come join us for Library Loops, a monthly book club where we try out books about knitting, crocheting, and fiber crafting. This time, our focus will be on crochet, but you can bring any project you like and craft with us! At the end we’ll talk about whether we liked the books we reviewed, if it was easy to follow, and everyone can check some books out to take home with them.

Registration required.

Ages 15 and up.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16709878

Bring your stash of unfinished projects and join us for fun food and crafting. Your day will include breakfast lunch, and dinner. Door prizes, silent auction, and vendors tables with craft kits available. All proceeds go to Edinboro Camp. $45 registration paid through https://cwngui.campwise.com/Apps/OnlineGuestDonations/OGD.html please click one time donation and select craft event. In notes please include add if you need electricity to your workstation and list any one you’d like to sit with.

National Opal’s Walk for Freedom is a nationally coordinated event honoring the legacy of Dr. Opal Lee and celebrating Juneteenth as a reminder that freedom is an ongoing journey.

In 2026, the Walk will take place across ten cities: Flagship: Washington, DC, and Legacy: Fort Worth, TX; Cincinnati, OH; Los Angeles, CA; Birmingham, AL; Honolulu, HI, Evanston, IL, Detroit, MI, Grant’s Pass, OR; and St. Paul, MN; uniting communities to reflect on history, promote civic engagement, and inspire collective action.

Those interested in woodturning gather to share ideas and projects. Each meeting features a different turner demonstrating a project.