Community Calendar

In 2026, 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 on Tuesday, January 13 for Celtic Spirituality:
At 6:00 P.M. join us for Celtic Conversations:
A poetry journey with Dr. Laura Rutland exploring the season’s fallow spaces, nurturing hope beneath the soil, and walking through to the renewal of spring. Followed by our second Tuesday worship experience, The Celtic Way.

At 7:00 P.M. join us for The Celtic Way:
Step further into the Celtic Tradition with 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.

Are all your friends boring? Does no one want to play board games with you? Come meet some new friends who are actually cool!

Play some board games from the library’s extensive board game collection and make new friends at this chill hangout. We have all of the classics as well as more interesting titles for the adventurous gamer.

No registration required. This program is intended for adults ages 18+.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15930119

Join a lively book discussion with local participants! A local volunteer will discuss a book from one of the library's "Book Club in a Bag" collections, a resource available to the public. Titles are chosen by the group from the library list online and handed out the month before at the branch library.

Please register in person or call 451-7084 for more information.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15848521

Are you looking to make your fiber arts project time a bit more social?

Come and join the Millcreek Branch Knit and Crochet Club. The community room will be open from 10:00-12:00 for individuals to bring in their own knitting or crocheting projects and work on them in a friendly, communal environment. Participants of any skill level are welcome: all you need is an active project and a desire to be around other fiber artists!

Learning how to knit and crochet doesn't have to be intimidating. The library has Maker Kits to get you started, from crochet to long loom and round loom knitting.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15848553

Join our monthly Teen Anime & Manga Club to meet fellow fans and geek out over your favorite series! Each month we’ll dive into exciting discussions, play themed games, do cool crafts, and of course—snack like true otaku. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or just getting started, this club is your space to celebrate all things anime and manga.

Free for teens aged 13-18. No registration required!

Classes are supported by the Friends of the Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15836679

Come kick off the year in one of Erie's newest destinations for yarn and fiber enthusiasts. Stitches of Erie will have its grand opening with a ribbon cutting, prize wheel, good food and beverages, and of course lots of yarn. So save the date, grab your WIP and crafting buddy, and stop in!

Mahjong is a tile-based game developed in the 19th century in China and is now played world-wide. Join expert player, Ada Strasser, to learn the basics, and continue to hone your skills in subsequent sessions. You may find a game you’ll enjoy for years to come! This event is for adults; sign up to learn this classic game! Registration is recommended for this free program.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15942021

In 2026, 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 on Tuesday, January 20 for Radiant Faith:
At 6:00 P.M. join us for Radiant Connections:
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. Followed by our third Tuesday worship experience, Radiant Faith.

At 7:00 P.M. join us for Radiant Faith:
Radiant Faith is a queer-centered gathering of worship, wonder, and welcome. Our gatherings at 7:00 P.M. offer a Christian-rooted encounter with the Divine. In partnership with Compton’s Table, this is a trauma-informed approach to communal prayer experiences. Expect diverse music, self-guided prayer stations, and inclusive community. Spiritual seekers and allies are welcome!

Greetings fiber enthusiasts! The Misery Bay flock is heading inland, away from the Bayfront to the Millcreek branch! Bring your wheel and roving, carders, combs, knitting, small loom, or whatever fiber related project you're working on for a relaxed afternoon of making and informal instruction on the third Wednesday of the month. Interested in learning more? Stop by! We love answering questions about our wheels, where we source our materials, and many things fiber related.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15949641

Mahjong is a tile-based game developed in the 19th century in China and is now played world-wide. Join expert player, Ada Strasser, to learn the basics, and continue to hone your skills in subsequent sessions. You may find a game you’ll enjoy for years to come! This event is for adults; sign up to learn this classic game! Registration is recommended for this free program.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15942022