Community Calendar

As communities across the country face mounting water scarcity, Erie sits atop one of the world's largest freshwater reserves. Penn State Behrend's Black School of Business will host a public panel discussion taking up a question regional leaders say is long overdue: Is Erie doing enough to turn that water advantage into economic opportunity? The event, titled "Erie's Water Advantage: How Freshwater Can Power Jobs, Industry, and Regional Renewal," will bring together experts in water infrastructure, economics, and business development for a 70-minute conversation open to community members, students, faculty, and civic and industry leaders. Moderator Eric Brotherson, Business Intelligence and Analytics Manager at Erie Federal Credit Union, will guide panelists through Erie's water capacity, its economic implications, and the practical steps the region could take to compete more effectively for investment and jobs.
Featured Panelists
Craig Palmer
CEO, Erie Water Works — water system capacity, reliability, and infrastructure.
Willem Buiter
Independent Economic Advisor — freshwater as a regional economic asset, water rights and allocation, and broader economic trends.
Chris Groner
Director of Administration, Erie County — regional assets, economic attraction, site selection, and growth.

Can’t Decide what to read? Let the cards choose for you!

Welcome to the In the Cards Book Club, where every read is guided by fate. At each meeting, we’ll discuss a book inspired by a card drawn from the deck. One card might challenge you to read a book with a yellow cover, while another could send you searching for the most popular book from the year you were born. Whatever the card reveals: that’s the book! We will all use the same card, but read different books.

We meet on the third Wednesday of each month (excluding November and December).

This month, we will be reading books set in your favorite city.

The fate of your next read is all in the cards. Will you draw yours?

Can't make the book club, but still looking for something to read? Listen to the librarian's librarian, Nancy Pearl, and read Book Lust. It gives you a book to read for every mood!

Registration is required.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16757398

Join local cosplayer John Fleming, Icon Unlimited, for a series of cosplay workshops. How to make custom armor patterns. Learn to draw and create templates to design an EVA foam bracer for your arm. Learn some tips and tricks for painting EVA foam. Ages 12 to Adult. Registration required.

This program is part of Nerd Out @ the Library, a month-long celebration packed with a variety of fandom programs.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16444741

History is fun?! Yep, sure is! Join us Wednesday night for a brief chat about maps and map making! How and when did people start making maps, and how accurate were they? We will find out a little bit about map making, then try your hand at making your own map, real or imaginary, with land form stamps and antique looking paper. This program is intended for ages 8-12; seats are limited, registration required.

This program is part of Nerd Out @ the Library, a month-long celebration packed with a variety of fandom programs.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16448493

Swing into Spring Book Sale will be held in the Admiral Room of the Blasco Library. 

Thursday, May 21: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday, May 22: 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday, May 23: 9 am - 3 pm

A variety of books will be offered including History, Biography, Gardening, Craft and Cookbooks, Large paperback fiction, Large print books, Puzzles, Children's books, CDs, DVDs and Audiobooks.

Sponsored by the Bayfront Bookshelf and Friends of the Erie County Library.

Help your child get ready to read! Our interactive storytimes feature books, music, movement, art, and more. All ages welcome! Come join the fun whenever your family's schedule allows. Questions? Call 814-451-6936.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16512309

Help your child get ready to read! Our interactive storytimes feature books, music, movement, art, and more. All ages welcome! Come join the fun whenever your family's schedule allows. Questions? Call 814-451-6936.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16512295

Explore stories at the library! Join us for an interactive storytime featuring books, music, movement, puppetry, and more. Have fun while helping your child build early reading skills. Activities are planned with a preschooler's development in mind, but younger and older siblings are always welcome.

Preschool Storytime is best for ages 3-5. A parent or other adult caregiver must be present for the duration of the program. No fee or registration required - join us whenever your family's schedule allows!

Wednesday and Thursday sessions will be different. You are welcome to join us for either or both.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16699924

Join Edinboro Area Historical Society for an outdoor exploration of their 19th century courtyard garden at the Doucette House Museum. Learn why garden placement mattered, how plants were commonly used at the time, and what ingredients typically hailed from the 1861 potager garden.

Carol Klonicki, the society's registrar/curator is a Master Gardener and will explain the importance of each of the plants in the courtyard garden. Herb/vegetable gardens traditionally were close to the house so family members (mostly the women) could quickly and easily select and pick herbs that were used to cure the sick and/or flavor the foods that were being cooked. Many plants had double uses. The program is free and open to the public.

Participants should dress appropriately for weather and physical activity.

Registration is required as space is limited.

Meet at: 126 Water Street, Edinboro, PA 16412 at the intersection of Water and West Normal Streets.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16747008

Get those button smashing skills ready it's time for a Super Smash Brothers Tournament! Enjoy friendly competition as you battle your way to victory. We will be playing the Super Smash Brothers Tournament on the Wii. While you wait for your turn you can enjoy some snacks and make some Super Smash Bro-themed crafts. At the end of the tournament, one teen will be crowned the winner!

For teens ages 13-18. Registration required!

This program is part of Nerd Out @ the Library, a month-long celebration packed with a variety of fandom programs.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16013629