Community Calendar

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.

SoulCollage® at 6:00 P.M. An intuitive process inviting us to access our inner wisdom through the power of image. In community with others, create a personal collaged card and discover its message and meaning for you. No artistic ability required – but bring your sense of adventure! Led by The Rev. Laurie Smith, an interspiritual minister, interfaith spiritual director, artist, and SoulCollage® Facilitator. Her soul is grounded in Buddhist practice and nourished by Celtic and Benedictine spirituality, all enriched through interfaith curiosity and respect. Laurie cultivates joy by spending time in nature, travelling, and creating art.

Walking the Celtic Way at 7:00 P.M. Walk the rounds to prayer stations or simply sit immersed in Celtic music, re-centering your soul in the Sacred. Come into the peace and the natural, contemplative rhythm of this ancient form of Christianity.

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.

SoulCollage® at 6:00 P.M. An intuitive process inviting us to access our inner wisdom through the power of image. In community with others, create a personal collaged card and discover its message and meaning for you. No artistic ability required – but bring your sense of adventure! Led by The Rev. Laurie Smith, an interspiritual minister, interfaith spiritual director, artist, and SoulCollage® Facilitator. Her soul is grounded in Buddhist practice and nourished by Celtic and Benedictine spirituality, all enriched through interfaith curiosity and respect. Laurie cultivates joy by spending time in nature, travelling, and creating art.

Walking the Celtic Way at 7:00 P.M. Walk the rounds to prayer stations or simply sit immersed in Celtic music, re-centering your soul in the Sacred. Come into the peace and the natural, contemplative rhythm of this ancient form of Christianity.

Sure, you've got the million-dollar idea, but do you have a plan? A Business Plan that is.

This interactive class will walk you through the steps to create a business plan and give you takeaways that can help you with other business ideas when the time comes. Registration is required.

Can't make the class? Check out The Small Business Start-Up Kit

Rachel Stevenson is the business librarian at the Erie County Public Library and a former small business owner. She teaches a variety of classes on business for unrealized entrepreneurs.

Looking for more business help? Check out our business programming on the fourth or third Wednesday night of the month. As an important part of the NWPA Innovation Beehive Network, the Library will help you along your way to starting a business or helping with your existing business. Then we'll introduce you to another node in the Beehive Network to help you succeed even more.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/13744271

The employment market today is tough. Do you have what it takes to work for the government? This interactive workshop, run by our community partner, CareerLink, will take you through the steps to make your résumé stand out for local, state, and federal employment. Registration is required as seats are limited.

Can't make it to the program? Check out Master the Civil Service Exam for tips.

Looking for more career help? Sign up for our SkillUp program every third Thursday of the month from 12 to 1 PM in the Admiral Room.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15311727

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/15311744

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.

Can't make it to the program? Check out Modernizing Your Résumé.

Take your résumé to the next level with one-on-one résumé help. This class occurs every third Thursday at 2 PM. Register fast, as spots are limited!

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15311750

Does your résumé need a little pick-me-up? Do you need to refresh it to get the career you always wanted? Never fear! Help is here! CareerLink will be available for registered résumé help from 2-3 PM. Walk Away with a Résumé That Day full? Sign up for the Résumé Workshop preceding it and get help with your résumé.

Also the library has a resume builder through its database LawDepot. Ask any librarian to learn how to access it.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15311780

Are you afraid your 501(c)3 is missing out on grant opportunities? In this week's grant writing boot camp you will learn:

Writing grants
Creating a budget
Designing an evaluation plan
Logic models
and so much more!
Looking for more grant programming? Take the Get that Grant Boot Camp: the Basics

Spaces are limited so registration is required. This is for charities, 501(c)3s, or non-profits only.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15309504

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/15319402

Learn from scratch or brush up your skills with ECPL's computer classes! Designed for someone just starting to learn computer skills or those needing to fill in the blanks after using a computer for a while: skills includes purchasing a computer/laptop, keyboarding, using mouse/touchpad, navigation, and 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/15319469