Community Calendar

Wild Church is prayer rooted in the natural world. Join us for time in the woods, shared silence, and simple presence together. It is a way of slowing down, listening deeply, and finding the sacred in wind, trees, birdsong, and honest conversation. The second of three this summer will take place at Scott Park on Sunday, July 26 at 4:00 P.M.

Learn from scratch or brush up your skills with ECPL's computer classes! Designed for someone just starting to learn computer skills or those needing to fill in the blanks after using a computer for a while: skills includes purchasing a computer/laptop, keyboarding, using mouse/touchpad, navigation, and 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/17070454

Saturday, June 27
Noon - 2pm
Community Classroom, Blasco Public Library

Come meet the Tree Family Party Piggies at a our Pig Party Palooza!

Join us at the library for an interactive storytime featuring books, music, movement, and PIGS!! Our piggy friends will show off their smarts and prove that pigs are great!

No registration required. This program is intended for families, all ages welcome.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16559669

Join us at Blasco Library for a festive, Nutcracker‑themed family night featuring dancers from the Lake Erie Ballet Company’s Erie’s Nutcracker performance. We will share holiday stories, songs, movement activities, photo opportunities, and a themed craft for children of all ages—no fee or registration required.

As a special thank you for attending, each guest will receive a $5 discount voucher* for Erie's Nutcracker at the Warner Theatre, playing December 12-13! *Discount voucher must be used to purchase advance tickets for a December performance within 5 days of the library event.

Lake Erie Ballet Company is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a high-quality pre-professional dance experience for dancers from all local studios. We welcome young artists throughout the region to join us in creating inspiring performances for the Erie community. Through collaboration with Erie County schools and regional arts organizations, we strive to enrich the cultural landscape and nurture the next generation of performers.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/17039306

Get ready for a colorful good time as we dive into a world of beads, patterns, and imagination. Kids can create keychains, bracelets, critters, and all kinds of bead-tastic masterpieces. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, color, and beady fun. Come craft, laugh, and let your creativity shine!

This program is recommended for families with children ages 8-12.

Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Erie County Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16730792

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/16832257

Think you’ve got the smarts? Show off your skills at the library’s Teen Trivia! Team up with friends (or make new ones) and put your knowledge to the test. Win small prizes, earn epic bragging rights, and have a blast in a fun, high-energy atmosphere. No registration required! For teens ages 13-18.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16650939

Think you have what it takes to be a spy? Join us for an interactive introduction to the world of espionage! Learn how to crack codes, create messages with Caesar cipher rings, sharpen your observation skills, and explore secret languages used throughout history. Put your detective instincts to the test and discover the tricks spies use to communicate and gather information, all in a fun, hands-on environment.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16996547

The Smith Carillon Concert Series at Penn State Behrend features live Thursday evening performances in July and August on the lawn of the Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel. The 2026 series includes guest artists:

-July 23 - Andrée-Anne Doane (St. Joseph's Oratory, Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
-July 30 - Sheryl Modlin (Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Heights, OH)
-August 6 - Julie Zhu (University of Michigan)
-August 13 - Michael Gancz (Stanford University)

Performances begin at 7 p.m. Attendees often bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the music from the 4-octave instrument. This concert series is free and open to the public.

Calling all mini makers and pint‑sized problem‑solvers!
Join us for an action‑packed engineering adventure where YOU become the builder. Kids ages 4–8 will race to stack sky‑high towers, twist and turn their own mini roller coasters, and design bridges strong enough for big tests. It’s hands‑on, brain‑boosting, imagination‑powered FUN! Build big. Dream bigger. Let’s engineer something amazing!

This program is recommended for families with children ages 4-8.

Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Erie County Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16730700