Community Calendar

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WEEK 9 - Ice Painting

Select Wednesdays from 2-3pm
Blasco Storytime Room

Explore the vibrant beauty of Earth’s ecosystems through art! In this hands-on class series led by local Erie artist Lynn Yusz, art explorers ages 9-12 will create artwork inspired by different environments—from icy landscapes to sunny deserts. Each session features a new ecosystem and a fun, creative project like ice painting or sand art.

Registration is required as space and supplies are limited.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/14675230

Do you dream of being your own boss?

Learn what it takes to start a business using the business canvas. This useful tool will map out the basics, help you get ready to write your business plan, and get you on the road to success. Registration is required as spots are limited.

Can't make the program? Check out Starting a Business All-in-One.

Rachel Stevenson is the business librarian at the Erie County Public Library and a former small business owner. She teaches a variety of classes on business for unrealized entrepreneurs.

Looking for more business help? Check out our business programming on the fourth or third Wednesday night of the month. As an important part of the NWPA Innovation Beehive Network, the Library will help you along your way to starting a business or helping with your existing business. Then we'll introduce you to another node in the Beehive Network to help you succeed even more.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/13744269

Got game? The Warren County Historical Society’s Trail of History Challenge V is set to begin on May 12, 2025. Part scavenger hunt and part treasure hunt, this competition requires players to collect answers from around the county.

To get your game on, start with a visit to the Warren County Historical Society at 210 Fourth Ave., Warren, PA, any time this summer. The $10 registration fee provides you a clue packet and instructions for loads of fun! Each clue requires you to travel to a different part of Warren County to discover the answer.

Play as an individual or part of team, and spend your summer learning more about beautiful Warren County. But hurry! By September, it will be game over. Completed answer sheets returned by Friday, September 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM will be entered into a drawing for the prize pack. A special thank you to this year’s Challenge sponsors: the Warren County Visitors Bureau, Yankee Bush Productions, and Whirley Drinkworks!

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

The employment market today is tough. Do you have what it takes to work for the government? This interactive workshop, run by our community partner, CareerLink, will take you through the steps to make your résumé stand out for local, state, and federal employment. Registration is required as seats are limited.

Can't make it to the program? Check out Master the Civil Service Exam for tips.

Looking for more career help? Sign up for our SkillUp program every third Thursday of the month from 12 to 1 PM in the Admiral Room.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/14943462

Making your way through the job market takes everything you've got and more!

Looking for a FREE way to learn new skills? PA CareerLink has a great program that can help you change careers or sharpen your current skills. SkillUp has over 6,000 classes FREE for all PA residents. This interactive workshop will set you up with a SkillUp account and get you ready to start learning! Registration is required so we have enough laptops for training.

Looking for a testing resource? Check out our Mometrix database.

Ready to apply for a new job now that you’ve got mad skills? Attend our Résumé Workshop every third Thursday of the month at 1 PM in the Admiral Room.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/14846129

Does your résumé need a little pick-me-up? Do you need to refresh it to get the career you always wanted? Never fear! Help is here! CareerLink will be available for registered résumé help from 2-3 PM. Walk Away with a Résumé That Day full? Sign up for the Résumé Workshop preceding it and get help with your résumé.

Also the library has a resume builder through its database LawDepot. Ask any librarian to learn how to access it.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/13788717

Make & Take Fairy Gardens w/ Steph’s Sprouts
When: Thursday, August 21st, 5-7 PM
Where: Goodell Gardens Events Barn
Member: $30.00
Non-member: $35.00
Step into a world of enchantment and creativity at our Fairy Garden Workshop! In this hands-on experience, you'll craft a whimsical miniature garden filled with adorable animal figurines, colorful mushrooms, magical fairies, and lush tropical houseplants.
You’ll have the chance to combine these elements in a way that reflects your own style, creating a charming little garden that can thrive indoors. All materials needed for creating your fairy garden, including colorful containers, plants, and decorative items will be provided. If whimsical fairy gardens aren’t your thing, don’t worry! We’ll have a full assortment of decorations to choose from, including dinosaurs, dragons, trucks, and more! Participants may bring in personal items to add as well. Interested parties of all ages are welcome to join, guardians are required to assist their kiddos in crafting.
What You’ll Experience:
Design Your Garden: Choose from an array of adorable fairy garden accessories, including miniature fairies, crystals, mushrooms, and magical creatures to personalize your garden.
Create a Miniature Paradise: Use a variety of natural materials and decorative elements to craft a unique fairy garden that reflects your style and personality.
Garden Care Tips: Get insider tips on how to care for your mini garden to keep it thriving and enchanting.
For more workshop offerings, please visit our site here: https://goodellgardens.org/thankful-thursdays/

“Enjoy the peace of twilight at Goodell Gardens and mindfully watch the night begin. Richard Gosnell, Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide and astronomy lecturer, will lead the group in the practice of some basic skills of mindfulness and meditation as we experience the celestial and Earth-bound show. When performed repeatedly, these practices help you to quiet your mind by encouraging a deeper connection with the twilight environment; relax an overactive mind; and enhance greater sensitivity to the patterns of nature."
Please meet at the Events Barn at 8:30 PM.
Member: $15.00
Non-member: $20.00
*If it is dry we will proceed to the labyrinth so wear waterproof shoes and dress for the weather. If it is raining, we will stay in the event barn.

Got game? The Warren County Historical Society’s Trail of History Challenge V is set to begin on May 12, 2025. Part scavenger hunt and part treasure hunt, this competition requires players to collect answers from around the county.

To get your game on, start with a visit to the Warren County Historical Society at 210 Fourth Ave., Warren, PA, any time this summer. The $10 registration fee provides you a clue packet and instructions for loads of fun! Each clue requires you to travel to a different part of Warren County to discover the answer.

Play as an individual or part of team, and spend your summer learning more about beautiful Warren County. But hurry! By September, it will be game over. Completed answer sheets returned by Friday, September 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM will be entered into a drawing for the prize pack. A special thank you to this year’s Challenge sponsors: the Warren County Visitors Bureau, Yankee Bush Productions, and Whirley Drinkworks!

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