Erie County Public Library Blasco Library
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Sunday August 17 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Our Blue and Green Home Film Series
Explore the wonders of our planet with this free weekly environmental film series celebrating our blue and green home: planet Earth. As part of our Color Our World summer library program, each Sunday we’ll screen a film that highlights the beauty of our world, the chall......More
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Monday August 18 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Sensory Playtime
Feel the Fun! Explore with Your Senses at the Library. Join us for sensory playtime! We'll dive into a variety of hands-on activities that engage the senses, spark curiosity, and support early development. From squishy textures to soothing sounds and calming sensory bin......More
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Monday August 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Monday Makers: Cotton Swab Painting
Stop into the Idea Lab between 6:00 pm and 7:30pm to see what the Idea Lab is up to! For this Monday Makers, turn cotton swabs into art tools and create bold, dotted trees and flowers with just paint and your imagination. Free. No registration required - just drop in. O......More
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Monday August 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Teen - Teeny Tiny Mini Golf
Think big… in a tiny way! At this creative hands-on event, you'll design and build your very own miniature golf hole — all inside a box. Use craft materials, recycled items, and your imagination to create ramps, tunnels, and wild obstacles. Then, when everyone’s courses......More
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Tuesday August 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Ask Me Anything Intellectual Property
Struggling with intellectual property questions? The Library can help!Navigating copyright, patents, and trademarks can be difficult. This lively discussion group includes local intellectual property (IP) attorney Jonathan D'Silva, a librarian, and monthly patrons who a......More
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Tuesday August 19 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tie-Dye Shirts
Join local fiber artist and tie dyer Linda Weber to add some color to your summer! Learn some simple tie dye techniques and create your own colorful shirt design that's yours to keep.Registration is required for this class, and registrations will close two weeks before ......More
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Wednesday August 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Our Colorful World
WEEK 9 - Ice PaintingSelect Wednesdays from 2-3pmBlasco Storytime RoomExplore 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 enviro......More
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Wednesday August 20 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Tech Help Open Hours
Click the link below or call 814-451-6927 to schedule an appointment and guarantee your spot, or drop by the library to see if there is an opening available.Schedule an appointment here: bit.ly/blascotech **Please note that there will be no tech help on Wednesday Decemb......More
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Wednesday August 20 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen: Phone Charms & Bracelets
Add a personal touch to your phone with a trendy DIY charm! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to create your own phone charms using beads, cords, and other cool materials. Whether you're into cute, colorful designs or sleek and stylish looks, y......More
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Wednesday August 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Beginner Crochet - Session 3
Join local maker Karen S to learn the basics of crochet in this 3-session beginner class. Participants will learn a new crochet skill each class, then use that skill to make a beginner project. Each session will build on the skills learned in the previous class, so plea......More
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Wednesday August 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
How to Start a Small Business
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 li......More
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Thursday August 21 9:15am - 11:30am EDT
CareerLink Presents: Applying for Government Jobs
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. Regis......More
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Thursday August 21 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Department of Corrections Employment Workshop
DOC Employment Workshop - This workshop will discuss employment barriers with justice-involved individuals, Special Probation/Parole Reentrants only. In this workshop, you will learn how to explain gaps in employment, discuss your criminal record, fill out an applicatio......More
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Thursday August 21 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
PA SkillUP Overview Workshop
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 resi......More
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Thursday August 21 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Résumé Workshop
Get noticed. Get hired. Every day there's new advice on résumés. How do you know who to listen to? Our community partner CareerLink, has been there and helped people get not just a job, but a career. Join Chris Hinchman to discuss what should and shouldn't be in a moder......More
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Thursday August 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Walk Away with a Résumé That Day
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 Worksho......More
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Thursday August 21 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Tech Help Open Hours
Click the link below or call 814-451-6927 to schedule an appointment and guarantee your spot, or drop by the library to see if there is an opening available.Schedule an appointment here: bit.ly/blascotech **Please note that there will be no tech help on Wednesday Decemb......More
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Thursday August 21 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Tutors with a Tail
Join us at the Blasco Library to read to therapy dogs and do a fun craft! No registration is required. This program is free and open to children of all ages and their families. All dogs are certified and friendly. Reading to a therapy dog encourages all readers to gain ......More
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Friday August 22 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Color Our World Craft Party
Come visit the Idea Lab for a self-guided crafting session! We provide the art supplies, you bring the creativity. We will feature a new craft each week, but you're welcome to work on whatever project you wish.Free. Registration not required. Ages 8 and up. Children mus......More
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Friday August 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Roland Certification: Print and Cut Sticker
Join the Idea Lab staff to learn how to use the Idea Lab’s Roland Print and Cut machine to print your own stickers! This machine inks onto a vinyl sticker surface and cuts a line to make your design into a sticker. We'll teach you how to convert files to the proper form......More
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Saturday August 23 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learn to 3D Print
Learn to use the Idea Lab’s Ultimaker S3 3D printers in this fun, interactive class. You will learn how 3D printing works, how to find and download files for printing, and how to submit a print to the Idea Lab.Free. Ages 12 to Adult. Children 15 and under must be with a......More
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Saturday August 23 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Rebel Forest: Search for the Staff of Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is an exciting adventure at the library! Teens create characters, explore magical worlds, and work together to solve puzzles, defeat monsters, and explore magical worlds. The program encourages creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving in a relaxed, s......More
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Monday August 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Thinking Money for Kids: Piggy Bank Theater
Earn, Spend, Save! Join us for an interactive story time where we follow Kenji, Grace, and Emma as they build their childhood interests into successful careers, making financial choices along the way. This program is intended for children ages 5-10Registration is requir......More
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Monday August 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Teen: Slime Time
Get ready to stretch, squish, and stir up some fun at our hands-on Slime-Making Workshop! This exciting event is perfect for those who love science, creativity, and a little bit of mess. Participants will learn how to make their own custom slime using simple household i......More
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Monday August 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Monday Makers: Paper Quilling
Stop into the Idea Lab between 6:00 pm and 7:30pm to see what the Idea Lab is up to! Today we'll try out the art of paper quilling. Learn how to use special quilling tools to curl thin strips of paper into spiral designs.Free. One per person. Available while supplies la......More
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Tuesday August 26 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
K-Pop at the Library
August 26th, 20256-8 pmBlasco Memorial Libraryin the Storytime RoomCome celebrate your favorite idol’s summer birthday at our August cupsleeve event! Enjoy some tasty beverages and snacks from Andora’s Bubble Tea, make some crafts, and meet other kpop stans who might sh......More
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Wednesday August 27 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Tech Help Open Hours
Click the link below or call 814-451-6927 to schedule an appointment and guarantee your spot, or drop by the library to see if there is an opening available.Schedule an appointment here: bit.ly/blascotech **Please note that there will be no tech help on Wednesday Decemb......More
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Wednesday August 27 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Work Smart/ Start Smart Training
In this session, participants will learn how to articulate their values to themselves and others. In addition, you will learn how to research your target salary, highlight your accomplishments, and find the right words to negotiate for better benefits and pay. Partici......More