Community Calendar

Get messy and learn some new things at this hands-on storytime!

We will read some non-fiction books about snow and ice, figure out what makes ice melt, make a winter snowstorm in a jar, and go fishing for ice cubes!

No registration is required. This program is recommended for children ages 3-6 years old.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15764453

Do you need help polishing up that last minute resume or are you interested in what CareerLink has to offer?

Come to CareerLink open hours at the Blasco Library every first and third Friday of the month. If you are interested in more services CareerLink offers three classes on the third Thursday of every month, which will help you to a new career!

If you can't make it to one of these programs visit our CareerLink sponsors at one of their offices in the tri-county region.

Registration is not required. These are drop-in hours for all.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15649612

Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas past at the Warren County Historical Society's Victorian Christmas Open House on Friday, December 5 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Reflecting memories of family traditions, the Struthers-Wetmore-Schimmelfeng House has been beautifully decorated for the holiday season by the Warren Garden Club.

Enjoy light refreshments while listening to holiday tunes as John Bowler strums period songs on his 19th century parlor guitar. Tour the Victorian mansion to see the beautiful architecture adorned with holiday cheer. And children are invited to create popcorn strings in the old dining room and hang them on the tree in the old Bourquin Store.

Looking for gift ideas? Check out the historical society bookshelves for new publications, such as James T. Baumgratz’s just-released Unsolved Cold Cases from the Pennsylvania Wilds, or get ready for America’s upcoming 250th birthday bash with a biography of Warren County’s names, Joseph Warren.

The Warren County Historical Society is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. For more information, please call (814)723-1795, visit www.warrenhistory.org, or like our Facebook page.

Annual Craft Fair at Perry hi way house company.

Learn from scratch or brush up your skills with ECPL's computer classes! Designed to help someone do the basics of spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel: cells, formulas, titles, borders, formatting, charts, graphs, and spreadsheet navigation, 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/15320135

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/14931317

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 required for this free program.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15129411

Step into a world of gods, heroes, monsters, and magic! The Teen The Mythology Guild is the perfect place for mythology enthusiasts to connect, create, and have fun. Each meeting dives into fascinating myths from around the world—Greek, Norse, Egyptian, Japanese, and beyond—through lively discussions, creative crafts, and epic games. Whether you’re obsessed with Percy Jackson, love learning about ancient cultures, or just enjoy a good tale, this club is for you!

For teens ages 13-18. No registration required. This event is run by local teens from Classic Compass.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15708114

Annual Craft Fair at Perry hi way house company.

Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Werner Books & Coffee. Whether you wear your holiday pjs, your best holiday attire, or a mix of both, all families (and individuals) are welcome to take their photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Be sure to snag a complimentary children's book while waiting in line to meet Santa (one book per household).