Community Calendar

Hey kids! Are you interested in learning about recipes to use in the kitchen? Try new foods? Already do a little cooking? Join Adagio Health for a series developed by the USDA called MyPlate!

We have TWO sessions on the same day - this session is tailored for kids ages 8 - 10 years old! The food we will be trying is mango lassi and cucumber raita!

Homeschool families welcome! We can accommodate families who would like to register children of various ages in one program - just let us know!

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16171253

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/15872377

First Friday of the Month

3:30-4:30pm

Iroquois Community Room

Alzheimer’s Association® caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to:
• Develop a support system.
• Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges & possible solutions.
• Talk through issues and ways of coping.
• Share feelings, needs and concerns.
• Learn about community resources.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15842572

Learn from scratch or brush up your skills with ECPL's computer classes! Designed to help someone organize their windows computer: saving, using "save as", creating new folders, organizing existing folders, email attachments, flash drives, back up files, 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/16075950

Hey, Fiber Fans!

Come join us for Library Loops, a monthly book club where we try out books about knitting, crocheting, and fiber crafting. This time, our focus will be on crochet, but you can bring any project you like and craft with us! At the end we’ll talk about whether we liked the books we reviewed, if it was easy to follow, and everyone can check some books out to take home with them.

Registration required.

Ages 15 and up.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15840814

THIS IS THE SECOND MEETING OF THIS EVENT.

Do you want to go on an epic quest? Do you want to make new friends and slay monsters? What about telling a story together and playing a game? Or maybe do some sneaky math?

Join us to learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons, create a character, and play through a basic adventure!

JANUARY 24: Character Creation Basics

FEBRUARY 7: Adventure Awaits!

This program is intended for children ages 9-14 who are interested in learning the basics of D&D.

Registration is required and space is limited.

Register online or by calling the Children's Library at 814-451-6936.

By registering for this program, you are committing to both sessions of this program.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15969400

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.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15942024

Bring your gals and celebrate Galentine's Day at Werner Books & Coffee on Saturday, February 7 from 1-4 PM.

Expect the following and MORE:
- Themed cafe drink and yummy cookies
- Local vendors including Aquillbella Boutique with custom shirt making, Steph Sprouts with a plant bar, Monacella Massage, and Mazza Winery

This is a free event to attend with individual pricing for each vendor.

Meet other Pokémon trainers at the Erie County Public Library's Pokémon Club! Come play games, trade cards, and make friends. If you don't know how to play, we will teach you! Trading Card Game, Nintendo Switch/DS, and Pokémon GO players are all welcome.

This program is intended for trainers ages 6 and up.

Registration is not required.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15929429

Learn from scratch or brush up your skills with ECPL's computer classes! Designed to help someone navigate their windows computer: learn to customize and create shortcuts, recycle bin, the desktop, basic windows pc maintenance, security, internet favorites, how to install and uninstall programs, and 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/16075911