It was located at the intersection of broad street, erie and germantown avenues now a transportation hub with a broad street subway station. It gained a new circulation desk, courtesy of blasco library, and that desk was relocated to. Libraries transform all are who enter and offer access to endless opportunities. Do you represent the hirt auditorium at blasco library. The bayfront bookshelf is a small gift shop in the lobby of the blasco library. Escape book club kaltreiderbenfer library gina meinl. The blasco library has an american masterpiece in its collection.
Friends of the erie county library get connected erie. Blasco mem lib, 160 e front st erie, pa 165071554 mailing address blasco mem lib bldg erie, pa 165071554 library collection. Eries great american book sale canceled for 2020 news. Erie business brief erie, pa chamber of commerce erie.
The marina gives visitors the opportunity to partake in a variety of water sports including water skiing. Blasco library 160 e front st erie, pa libraries mapquest. The friends of the library fol is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to the. Aug 28, 2018 some of you might remember the debate that was raging in the mid1990s about the new location of the erie county public library. In front of blasco library erie, pa 16507 battles museum of rural life 436 walnut street girard, pa 16417 81445418 brothertons covered bridge niemeyer road, waterford, pa 26. Blasco memorial library, 160 e front st, erie pa 16507. The facade says library in big letters and she said sometimes people who still walk in here and want to return books. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Bookdrops will be closed at all locations and patrons are asked to please keep any materials currently out until library services have resumed. The erie county public library of erie, pa has 5 locations, a bookmobile, and 2.
Erie county public library urban bookmobile erie, pennsylvania library outlet. Erie library comic con 2019 libcal erie county public library. This library is affiliated with erie county public library. The hirt auditorium at blasco library erie, pa shows.
Search for other libraries in erie on the real yellow pages. Both were commonly used at the end of the nineteenth century to convey the importance of public buildings. Oct 09, 2019 erie will get to show off our commitment to libraries, literacy, and community engagement when the pennsylvania library association holds its annual conference and expo at the bayfront convention center oct. Located in the heart of eries historic bayfront district, the museum shares a residence with the raymond m. Erie county public library blasco library erie, pa. Due dates will be extended for all items and no late fees will accrue during this period.
May 07, 2020 428 chestnut street, erie, pa 16507, 8144565969. Join us at blasco library for this exciting networking event. The big list of what to do in erie in april entertainment. The erie regional library foundation erlf provides capital support for strategic planning, builds and refurbishes our library buildings, and helps to fund dynamic new projects that keep erie county public library outlets creative, flexible, and ready to serve. Adult services like computer classes, adult summer reading program, book club in a bag. We encourage buses to park at blasco library and just drop off and pickup at the museum. If so, take control of this page now by clicking the link below. Jutting into lake erie, the beautiful, romantic coastline is great for a funfilled day of swimming, fishing, boating, bicycling, hiking, or inline skating. Friends of the erie county library erie community foundation. If you are not registered for library services, click or tap here to register now. The erie county public library has 5 branches and a bookmobile. Erie county public library blasco library erie, pa alignable. Erie county public library blasco library erie county. The present library, now named for both communities, opened in a remodeled lintons restaurant on april 16, 1961.
The library serves a population of 245,988 residents. Library cards are issued to residents of our district which encompasses erie, fenton, newton and most of portland townships. Dec 1 erie county hiv task force world aids day presentation at blasco public library erie county hiv task force had a presentation for world aids day at the blasco public library, 160 e front st, erie pa. Use your internet browser to connect to the library catalog at.
We will also be partnering with community groups to offer new and unique programs. Friends of the library book drive libcal erie county. The pa forward star program will help mccord fill in gaps in our available workshops, offerings, courses, and programs. Our vision is a thriving and sustainable library that is accessible and welcoming to all. Newly added audiobooks erie county public library overdrive. Erie county public library can be reached at 8144516900. Blasco library expansion to start in early 2017 erie, pa. Presque isle state park is a 3,200acre sandy peninsula filled with recreational trails, a marina, and numerous beaches for swimming. After connecting to the catalog under my account, scroll to loginregister, enter your username or barcode and password in the fields provided at the top of the page. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding accessibility please contact us, as we are continually striving to improve our library experience for all. Erie county public library urban bookmobile located in erie, pennsylvania. Erie library comic con 2019 libcal erie county public.
Nov 08, 2010 the blasco library has an american masterpiece in its collection. The library branch recently underwent a bit of a renovation. A patron drops books into a return bin at blasco library in erie on nov. Adult cardholders with a valid erie county public library card blasco, bookmobile, edinboro, iroquois, lincoln community center and millcreek branch locations can borrow an ecpl tmobile hotspot. Blasco, md memorial library just off the bayfront parkway and a short drive from all major northwestern pennsylvania highways. Drive up to the east side of the library off holland st. Front st friends of the erie county library will accept books in good condition, cds and dvds for the june sale. If youre in the library and its your lucky day, youll hear a librarian come onto the pa system to. This is the 5th year for this family friendly, free event. Wqln public media 8425 peach street, erie, pa 16509. It gained a new circulation desk, courtesy of blasco library, and that desk was relocated to the front of the branch. We have space for one bus in our loading zone on 5th street. Friends of the erie county library, erie, pennsylvania. Washington township hosted a recycling drop off site for the county recycling program, until a persistent problem with illegal dumping forced the closure of the site last year.
The erie county public library is an essential community anchor with 5 locations and a bookmobile. There is metered parking on 5th street, state street and french street. The collection of the library contains 307,466 volumes. We host two annual book drives where we accept large donations keep an eye.
Please come in and apply for your barcoded library card at your convenience. Marketing and the conceptualization of the blasco 2nd floor redesign. Its on display in the case outside blascos heritage room. Blasco memorial library erie county public library. High plains library district is committed to ensuring that our programs and services are accessible to everyone. The friends support programming for all ages and aid the library through their volunteer work, the bayfront bookshelf store, and yearround advocacy and book. The 12th library in the free library system, it kept the name nicetown. It is the largest, free gathering of comic book and pop culture fans in the tristate area. The main library also known as the erie public library combines elements of the beaux arts classicism and second renaissance revival styles of architecture. Plan on having your work dropped off at blasco library by april 26th at 5 pm. The event included a display of aids quilt panels and other hivrelated art work.
The building features arched openings, a prominent cornice, swag and garland decorations, and a roofline balustrade. The erie regional library foundation also accepts donations for book memorials and bequests. We stopped in for a public open house at the erie county public librarys millcreek branch library, located in the millcreek pavilion on interchange road. If that doesnt work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see whats preventing the page from loading. Our mission is to support and advocate for our library. Erie county public library blasco library is a public library. Our host will be the idea lab located in blasco library. Explore the ho hirt auditorium blasco memo business page in erie, pa.
Find 4 listings related to blasco library in erie on. Bar coding for library patrons is available with the library inventory being part of the online prairiecat catalog. Your library card number is your 14 digit library card number without spaces. They are accepting donations of books in good condition, used cds, and used dvds. The friends of the library fol is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to the support and advancement of. Public libraries of erie county albion area public library. Sep 05, 2016 the blasco library in erie, pennsylvania, hugs the waterfront of presque isle bay. Friends of collinsville library 2632 delta rd 7179279014 in librarys book trailer. The friends of the erie county public library will try to hold smaller sales later in the year. Erie bucket list of things to do every month in 2017. The erie regional library foundation also accepts donations for book memorials and.
The first phase of the blasco librarys expansion project is likely to. The beloved great american book sale is the latest big erie event to be canceled because of the. This closure affects all erie county public library locations, including bookmobile services. Finger lakes, zaragoza, waukesha, weston, tunica, bel air, west jordan, idaho with kids, banner elk. Blasco, md memorial library just off the bayfront parkway and a short drive from all. While youre at the erie bayfront, drop into the heritage room at nearby blasco library, where you will find reams of books, files and. The mission of the friends of the erie county public library is to support and advocate for our library. Blasco library was being built on a bayfront that was unsightly and unwelcoming. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the erie county public library digital collection. The blasco library in erie, pennsylvania, hugs the waterfront of presque isle bay.
Visit this page to learn about the business and what locals in erie have to say. Stop by any ecpl outlet or use your library card to place a hold and check it out just like any other item. Apr 27, 2019 this is the 5th year for this family friendly, free event. Mccord memorial library will be offering programs for all ages in these key areas. The friends of the erie county library are holding their annual fall book drive at the blasco memorial library. Memorial library 160 east front street erie, pa 16507 united states 8144516900. Erie county public library is located at blasco mem lib, 160 e front st erie, pa 16507. This is the first time in 30 years that the conference will be in erie.
Strong vincent statue at blasco library does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site. Front st friends of the erie county library will accept donations for their. Blasco memorial library public libraries of erie county. If youre interested in making a donation to a specific library program, branch or make an inkind donation, please contact our. Some of you might remember the debate that was raging in the mid1990s about the new location of the erie county public library. Following direction from the office of commonwealth libraries, the erie county public library is closed until further notice. Erie will get to show off our commitment to libraries, literacy, and community engagement when the pennsylvania library. Erie county public library blasco memorial library libby martin. The friends of the erie county library is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the support and advancement of our library and its services.
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