Community Calendar

Starting a business can be challenging, but you do not have to navigate it alone. Join guest presenter Tom Benson, a respected retired HR professional, for a personalized 30-minute session focused on your business. One business is scheduled per session, and you are welcome to bring additional team members with you. Tom will offer guidance drawn from his expertise and help you consider your next steps.

Each participant will arrive at 6 PM, hear some remarks from Tom, and then be given a task to work on while he meets with other one-on-one.

Registration is required as seating is limited.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15651790

Learn from scratch or brush up your skills with ECPL's computer classes! Designed to help someone navigate their windows computer: learn to customize and create shortcuts, recycle bin, the desktop, basic windows pc maintenance, security, internet favorites, how to install and uninstall programs, and among other topics.

Pre-registration for computer classes is required. Each class costs $5.00 and pre-registration must be paid in advance of the class date. The library can only accept cash or check and payment is made at the Information Desk at the Blasco Library. Payment is non-refundable.

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

Classes are generously supported by the Friends of the Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17087303

Learn some Canva basics while designing a personalized poster! Canva is a free graphic design program that you can use to create flyers, resumes, presentations, social media posts, and more. In this class you’ll learn how to navigate the Canva menu, use templates, create and size a poster design, and use the elements and text tools. When you’re finished with your poster design, we’ll print it on paper using the Idea Lab’s large format printer.

Free. Registration required. Ages 15 to adult. The class will take place in the Blasco Library's Idea Lab. 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.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16347059

Learn from scratch or brush up your skills with ECPL's computer classes! Designed to help someone learn the basics about their own laptop computer: function buttons, wifi, ports, and security among other topics. Bring your own laptop to class – if you don’t have a laptop – one to use will be provided

Pre-registration for computer classes is required. Each class costs $5.00 and pre-registration must be paid in advance of the class date. The library can only accept cash or check and payment is made at the Information Desk at the Blasco Library. Payment is non-refundable.

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

Classes are generously supported by the Friends of the Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17087310

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/17188987

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/17361568

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/17361569

Learn from scratch or brush up your skills with ECPL's computer classes! Continued from Part I: learn shortcuts, the recycle bin, the desktop, basic windows pc maintenance, security, internet favorites, how to install and uninstall programs, among other topics. You should take this class only if you have completed Intro to Windows Part 2.

Pre-registration for computer classes is required. Each class costs $5.00 and pre-registration must be paid in advance of the class date. The library can only accept cash or check and payment is made at the Information Desk at the Blasco Library. Payment is non-refundable.

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

Classes are generously supported by the Friends of the Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17087374

Learn from scratch or brush up your skills with ECPL's computer classes! Continued from Part I: learn shortcuts, the recycle bin, the desktop, basic windows pc maintenance, security, internet favorites, how to install and uninstall programs, among other topics. You should take this class only if you have completed Intro to Windows Part 2.

Pre-registration for computer classes is required. Each class costs $5.00 and pre-registration must be paid in advance of the class date. The library can only accept cash or check and payment is made at the Information Desk at the Blasco Library. Payment is non-refundable.

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

Classes are generously supported by the Friends of the Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17087374

Learn from scratch or brush up your skills with ECPL's computer classes! Designed to help someone do the basics of word processing with Microsoft Word: learn ribbons, font formatting, margins, tab stops, outlines, borders, headers/footers, among other topics.

Pre-registration for computer classes is required. Each class costs $5.00 and pre-registration must be paid in advance of the class date. The library can only accept cash or check and payment is made at the Information Desk at the Blasco Library. Payment is non-refundable.

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

Classes are generously supported by the Friends of the Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17087378