Community Calendar

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/15930618

Enjoy a relaxing morning at the library while watching a film. It's a great way to unwind and enjoy a variety of movies in a comfortable setting. Best of all, there's no need to register — just come in and enjoy the show! All ages welcome.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15597092

Join Karen S. to discover a fresh twist on traditional Dorset buttons in our Valentine Button Class! Dorset buttons are a style of a handcrafted button that originated in the English county of Dorset. Together, we’ll create a charming heart-shaped button using a bracelet as the base. Karen will guide you through the process of making your own Dorset button using yarn. Dorset buttons make great pins, necklaces, or decorations.

Free. Registration is required. Ages 13 to adult. If you think you will need additional help with this project, please bring a support person with you to this class.

For this project, participants will need the following basic skills:

Able to thread a yarn needle
Able to weave a needle in and out between threads
Able to wind yarn on a disc
Able to use scissors
Able to use a hot glue gun

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15911704

Join us for a series designed to help build healthy habits that stick! These quick, fun, and totally doable programs make eating well and making smart health choices easier than ever. Whether you're cooking for one, navigating a busy schedule, or just looking to feel better day to day, you'll find practical tips and hands-on activities focused a healthier you.

In this class, learn safe steps for food handling. We'll go over the guidelines to practice good hygiene and feel confident the food you prepare is safe by reviewing food handling, preparing and storage. This class is free. Registration required.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15841344

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/16075927

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/15942023

Step into a cozy world of stories, snacks, and tea! The Tea Party Book Club invites teens to gather each month for a relaxed book club. Bring the book you’re currently reading or pick up a free book at the meeting. Enjoy a variety of tea and tasty snacks as we chat, laugh, and share recommendations. Dress up in fun tea-party style outfits if you’d like, totally optional. No registration required. For teens ages 13-18 in grades 8-12.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15922886

Ages 3+ accompanied by an adult! This event is free, while supplies last. No registration required.

Welcome back the sun with a paint your own sun catcher! Whether you like lizards or leaves, we're sure to have a design you will love.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15875674

Lincoln Stay and Play

Mondays

10:00am -11:00am

Lincoln Community Room

Families welcome, recommended ages 0-5yrs

No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult for this program.

Roll out the carpet! Stay, play and visit. Even though there is no story time today, we can always meet up at the library with friends. There will be puppets, blocks, a craft table and plenty of books to read.

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this event possible.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15847773

Wish you knew how to use your phone or computer more efficiently? Is there a software you want to learn? Stop in for one-on-one help from a Tech2Elevate Digital Coach!

NO COST, and no eligibility requirements to participate.

Learn computer basics

Shop and pay bills online

Set up and use email

How to do Telehealth appointments ...and much more.

Learn More: (724) 262-6805

TECH2ELEVATE.ORG

VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16002922