Community Calendar

Bring your favorite blanket or beach towel and get cozy for our Picnic Pals at the Library! Kids will receive their very own small stuffed reading buddy to keep them company during a special picnic complete with PB&J and juice or water. After lunch, children will curl up with their new buddies for 15 minutes of quiet reading time. Each child will be invited to promise to keep reading to their buddy at home until we reunite for more fun next month. It’s a sweet, simple way to build reading confidence, encourage imagination, and make new friends!

If you came last month, bring your completed reading logs and turn in for a button.

We will meet at the front circulation desk and walk out to our Lawn on beautiful days. If rain comes, we will take the fun inside to our Children's Library.

Registration is required.

This program is recommended for children ages 6-12 and is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Erie County Public Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16866644

History is fun?! Yep, sure is! Join us Wednesday afternoon for a program where we tackle the whos, whats, wheres, whens and whys of the Brig Niagara - why is she so famous?

Well, we won’t actually tackle the boat, but we will learn a little about Erie’s maritime history, and the events that led up to the Niagara being the pride of the Gem City.

This program is free and intended for children ages 8 - 12; registration required.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16733056

Bring the fastest earthworm in your backyard to Blasco Memorial Library's 8th Annual Worm Races! Children ages 3-11 are invited to race a worm on one of our special tracks. Worms will compete until we have a victor, and the owners of the three fastest worms will receive a small prize.

The library will provide some worms, but not enough for every racer. Try to BYOW (bring your own worm) in a small container of dirt. After the race, worms will enjoy a well-deserved retirement in the library's staff garden!

Registration required! Please choose ONE session and time. Visit events.erielibrary.org or call 814-451-6936 to sign up. Registration opens two weeks ahead of the event.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16832343

Bring the fastest earthworm in your backyard to Blasco Memorial Library's 8th Annual Worm Races! Children ages 3-11 are invited to race a worm on one of our special tracks. Worms will compete until we have a victor, and the owners of the three fastest worms will receive a small prize.

The library will provide some worms, but not enough for every racer. Try to BYOW (bring your own worm) in a small container of dirt. After the race, worms will enjoy a well-deserved retirement in the library's staff garden!

Registration required! Please choose ONE session and time. Visit events.erielibrary.org or call 814-451-6936 to sign up. Registration opens two weeks ahead of the event.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16832360

Meet local award-winning children's author Kathy lorio and the Kusa & Friends team, discover the book series, enjoy fun giveaways, and enter a special summer prize drawing!

Wild Church is prayer rooted in the natural world. Join us for time in the woods, shared silence, and simple presence together. It is a way of slowing down, listening deeply, and finding the sacred in wind, trees, birdsong, and honest conversation. The second of three this summer will take place at Scott Park on Sunday, July 26 at 4:00 P.M.

Saturday, June 27
Noon - 2pm
Community Classroom, Blasco Public Library

Come meet the Tree Family Party Piggies at a our Pig Party Palooza!

Join us at the library for an interactive storytime featuring books, music, movement, and PIGS!! Our piggy friends will show off their smarts and prove that pigs are great!

No registration required. This program is intended for families, all ages welcome.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16559669

Join us at Blasco Library for a festive, Nutcracker‑themed family night featuring dancers from the Lake Erie Ballet Company’s Erie’s Nutcracker performance. We will share holiday stories, songs, movement activities, photo opportunities, and a themed craft for children of all ages—no fee or registration required.

As a special thank you for attending, each guest will receive a $5 discount voucher* for Erie's Nutcracker at the Warner Theatre, playing December 12-13! *Discount voucher must be used to purchase advance tickets for a December performance within 5 days of the library event.

Lake Erie Ballet Company is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a high-quality pre-professional dance experience for dancers from all local studios. We welcome young artists throughout the region to join us in creating inspiring performances for the Erie community. Through collaboration with Erie County schools and regional arts organizations, we strive to enrich the cultural landscape and nurture the next generation of performers.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17039306

Get ready for a colorful good time as we dive into a world of beads, patterns, and imagination. Kids can create keychains, bracelets, critters, and all kinds of bead-tastic masterpieces. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, color, and beady fun. Come craft, laugh, and let your creativity shine!

This program is recommended for families with children ages 8-12.

Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Erie County Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16730792

Calling all mini makers and pint‑sized problem‑solvers!
Join us for an action‑packed engineering adventure where YOU become the builder. Kids ages 4–8 will race to stack sky‑high towers, twist and turn their own mini roller coasters, and design bridges strong enough for big tests. It’s hands‑on, brain‑boosting, imagination‑powered FUN! Build big. Dream bigger. Let’s engineer something amazing!

This program is recommended for families with children ages 4-8.

Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Erie County Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16730700