Erie County Public Library

10/22/2026

Last chance to register for our Happy Plantsgiving giveaway with Neighborhood Forest !

Sign up your child to receive a free succulent, visit the library on one of our planting days in mid-November, and take the plant home to enjoy! Kids learn about our natural world, get hands-on gardening experience, and enjoy cleaner air in the home. Registration closes on Friday, October 23.

https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/registration-services-fall/?school=50411

10/20/2026

Reminder that all library locations are closed on Wednesday, October 21 for staff training. We look forward to seeing our patrons on Thursday, October 22.

Find upcoming library hours at events.erielibrary.org/hours

10/19/2026

Preview the Erie County Public Library's 2027-2031 Strategic Plan. Get a first look at our priorities for the next 5 years, and share your input through the survey. Find the full plan and survey at: https://erielibrary.libconnectpro.com/strategic-plan-landing-page

10/17/2026

Turn these puzzles into programs! Today is the final day of the S-Book-Tacular Book Sale with Friends Of the Erie County Library where every purchase gets converted into your favorite library programs.

Saturday Hours: 9am to 3pm in the Admiral Room of Blasco Library.

10/15/2026

Thanks Macaroni KID Erie PA for joining our S-Book-Tacular Book Sale kickoff on the WQLN airwaves this morning!

WQLN fall pledge drive! I’ll be on air at Blasco for about the next hour talking about all things good happening on WQLN. Now’s a good time to give if you can: 814-866-5454 or at WQLn.com 🧡

10/15/2026

Tune in to WQLN this morning to hear Classics with Brian Hannah on WQLN NPR doing a live broadcast from our Blasco Library! Kicking off the opening day of the S-Book-Tacular Book Sale with Friends Of the Erie County Library, you'll hear special guests including the library's own Director, Jessica!

Tune in, listen for more great guests on the show, and stop on down for the best selection of books. Thanks WQLN for helping us celebrate today!

10/13/2026

Explore this POWER Library resource from the comfort of your own castle to learn about your family's (spooky) history 🧙‍♀️

🧬 Every family has a story.
And sometimes, the best stories are the ones we uncover.
With MyHeritage Library Edition, you can explore historical records and family history resources to learn more about the people who came before you.

👀 Where did your ancestors live?
📜 What stories are hiding in the records?
🧳 How far did your family travel?
This October, become the detective in your own family story.
👇 What's the oldest family story you know?

Explore MyHeritage through POWER Library: https://powerlibrary.org/eresource/my-heritage/

10/13/2026

2 more days until the S-BOOK-Tacular Sale at Blasco Library!

Our final book sale in 2026 starts this week. The sale offers good deals on used books, media and puzzles and supports the Erie County Public Library. In addition, the Bayfront Bookshelf, in the lobby of the Blasco Library, will have expanded hours during the sale.

10/12/2026

Something great is growing 🌱
Our partners Forest are returning with Happy PLANTSgiving this November to give kids a free succulent. Here's what to do:
1. Register each child for their free plant
2. Await pickup instructions; plants are expected to arrive in mid-November.
3. Visit your preferred ECPL location on the designated pickup day to pot and take home your new plant.

Sign up by October 23 at this link: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/registration-services-fall/?school=50411

10/12/2026

It's a free story! No really, it is!
Caution youngsters against the dangers of lying through this ancient fable, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" available for a free listen this week at 814-622-5377.