Community Calendar

Join us at our Eastside location as we celebrate Aging with Attitude! AOA week is designed to be informative, educational and fun. There will be speakers, classes, health screenings, raffles – something for everyone! See below for detailed schedule.

Monday, April 20 – 11am & 7pm Frank & Sydney Amicucci The Power of Positivity: Good Vibes, Better Health
Monday, April 20 – 12:30pm & 7:45pmGuided Meditation and Singing Bowls Register Here
Tuesday, April 21 – 11am Valerie Weaver Fabulous, Frugal, and Fearless: Looking Great on a Budget
Wednesday, April 22 – 10am Senior Self Defense Class – Space Limited, Register here
Wednesday, April 22 – 11am Amanda Thayer-Zacks Seasoned, Not Salty: Eating Smart for Blood Pressure
Wednesday, April 22 – 11:45am – Pot Luck Luncheon – bring a dish to share! Register Here
Thursday, April 23 – 11am – Debbie Richardson Wrinkles, Wanderlust and Zero Regrets: Traveling in your retirement
Friday, April 24 – 10am Defying Fragile: Exercising with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia speaker Cheryl Curtis, PT, WCS, BCB-PMD, Board Certified Women’s Health Specialist at OBGYN Associates of Erie
Friday, April 24 – Noon – RAFFLE DRAWING
ALL WEEK LONG – Senior Classes for all fitness levels; Basket Raffle in the lobby

Come in and try our Silver Sneakers Classes! For a full schedule of class offerings, go to ymcaerie.org/classes and choose Eastside Family Y under ‘Branch”. .

Non-members must bring ID. Bring your insurance card and we can check to see if you qualify for a free membership!

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 puzzles, blocks, and plenty of books to read.

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

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15859350

Monday Afternoon Book Club

Third Monday of each month.

1-2:30pm

If you enjoy discussing literature or are looking for an opportunity to meet other people who enjoy reading, join us for Lincoln Library's MONDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB. Whether you have read the book or are considering reading the book, please join us. The MONDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB will meet once a month on the third Monday. If you would like to check out a copy of the book, digital copy, book on CD or large print before the discussion, just ask a librarian or visit our card catalog at catalog.erielibrary.org.

FREE.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15847923

Join Northern Pennsylvania Regional College and Kati White-Hartman, Financial Advisor with Bush Investment Group, Raymond James, for an empowering workshop designed to help women take control of their financial well-being.

Women balance family, careers, and countless responsibilities. Now it's time to focus on you. Discover practical ways to close financial gaps, plan for the future, and prioritize your goals.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15970125

Come into the Idea Lab between 6:00 pm and 7:30pm to design a personalized plant stake. Tell us what you’d like it to say, and we’ll help you shape a short message that fits just right. Then press Go and watch the Glowforge get to work — plant‑parent‑approved laser magic in action.

Free. One per person. Available while supplies last.

No registration required - just drop in!

All Ages welcome. All children must be supervised by a guardian. If you think that you will need extra assistance to complete this project, please bring a support person with you to class.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15348379

Get your creative and innovative juices flowing!

Jake Marsh and Rachel Stevenson from the NWPA Innovation Beehive Network will lead an interactive workshop with activities designed to unblock your creativity and lead you to more innovative ideas.

Be prepared to have fun and get out of your comfort zone.

Registration is required as seats are limited.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16175869

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/16512342

Third Tuesday of each month

4:30-5:30pm

Lincoln Community Center Library

Join us to read to a Therapy Dog. Therapy Dogs are great listeners! They love to hear stories, jokes, and listen to you read from your favorite book. Just drop in and spend time talking with our favorite four-legged friends. Read to a Therapy Dog is a FREE, family friendly event open to patrons of all ages. You do not need a library card to participate.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/15847964

In a small town in Pennsylvania, Noah writes letters to Mothman in hopes of proving his existence, and as a way to remember his friend Lewis. This book deals with grief over the loss of a friend, gender identity, and other tough topics. We will meet to discuss Dear Mothman by Robin Gow. We will have book discussion, snacks, and activities.

Participants will receive a free copy of the book to read and keep. Parents, please ensure the content of this story is a good fit for your reader before signing up! Visit our online event page or ask a librarian for more information.

This book club is meant for children grades 5-8 or ages 10-14, depending on their reading level.

Call 814-451-6936 or visit events.erielibrary.org to sign up!

Once you are registered, you can pick up your book at the Children's Desk at Blasco Memorial Library

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/16522368

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/16329295