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Click on this link and register for a traditional library card or e-Card.

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Traditional Card

Register for our traditional card to access all of our online resources, plus check out thousands of books, DVDs, magazines, audio-books, and CDs at any Erie County Public Library location!

Register online and instantly receive a temporary card number with which to place holds through our catalog.

You'll need to visit one of our five locations or the Bookmobile within 10 days of registration to complete your application and receive your permanent library card. Once you get your permanent card, you'll be able to access all online resources and check out materials.

Library cards are free to residents of Erie County, Pennsylvania, college students residing in the county, and anyone with an AccessPA sticker on their home library card. Individuals from out of state or county may purchase a one-year non-resident card for $10.00. Non-resident cards do not have access to databases and electronic resources.

Already have a library card? Visit any of our library locations to update your account and receive a free replacement card.

e-Card

Register for our online only e-Card to access over a dozen databases for all of your entertainment, job search, and homework needs.

Register online, then receive your card in the mail within 5 business days.

Use your card to access databases and check out ebooks, audio-books, and streaming video content using Overdrive or hoopla.

The online card cannot be used to check physical material out at a library branch.

You must be a resident of Erie County, Pennsylvania to register for this card.

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Register for our traditional card to access all of our online resources, plus check out thousands of books, DVDs, magazines, audio-books, and CDs at any Erie County Public Library location! Register online and instantly receive a temporary card number with which to place holds through our catalog.

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Tour the Blasco Library or Any Erie County Library

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Tour the Blasco Library or Any Erie County Library

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Any club or organization can sign up to tour the library to hear about all the resources available to community members.

General Tour: Follow a tour guide around the library and learn about each of the library's departments as well as a brief history of the library.

Research Tour: Tour the reference and adult services department and learn from a knowledgeable staff member how to research a specific topic using the resources available at the library.

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The link above features all the edatabases available for free using your library card.

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We offer access to e-Books and comic, audio-books, videos, TV shows, electronic databases and more 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A valid library card is required. Web resources available on the Internet are free sites recommended by librarians.

Power Library resources are made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, Governor.

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We offer access to e-Books and comic, audio-books, videos, TV shows, electronic databases and more 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A valid library card is required. Web resources available on the Internet are free sites recommended by librarians.

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Simply enter your Erie County library card information and receive free access to many ebooks and audiobooks of all genres for both children and adults.

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Download the Libby App: ebooks & audiobooks FREE from your library

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Bring the library to you! Free digital books, magazines and more! Available for IOS and Android devices.

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You can also use your library card to access audiobooks, ebooks, music, movies, magazines, etc. through Hoopla.

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hoopla digital: audiobooks, ebooks, movies, tv and comics.

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Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card. hoopla syncs across all your devices, so you can stream titles immediately or whenever you're in the mood.

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Erie County Public Library Summer Reading Challenge 2023

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Erie County Public Library Summer Reading Challenge 2023

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Dates: June 12th - Saturday August 12th

Participants can register at any of the Erie County public library branches.

To complete the challenge children must read a minimum of 12 hours. document any activities they’ve attended and write book reviews.

One child in each age group will be eligible to win a prize!

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Join any of the listed reading challenges as an individual, family, class, or group. Earn badges, complete challenges, and win prizes!

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Beanstack is a platform for reading challenges and book recommendations for any organization, especially libraries and schools.

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List of Online Resources Offered Through The Erie County Library

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List of Online Resources Offered Through The Erie County Library

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Library Resources

Access all the Power Kids* resources right here - in one spot!

BookFlix: Watch, read, and learn! A fun way to read for PreK-3 grades.

CyberSmarts: Learn how to be cyber-smart and use the internet safely

TrueFLIX: provides eBooks that are enhanced with a related content including primary sources, fiction, videos, audio clips, images, and related websites.

*A valid Pennsylvania Library card is required for PowerLibrary
download the free hoopla digital mobile app on your Android or IOS device to begin enjoying thousands of titles. E-books, comic books, and audiobooks, as well as movies, tv shows and full music albums, are available to borrow 24/7 for instant streaming or temporary downloading to smartphones, tablets and computers. A Kids Mode is available. 8 titles per month are available to borrow. Public Libraries of Erie County resource ~ Library Card required.

find ebooks and eaudio and evideo formats for adult, teen, and children's fiction, nonfiction, popular authors, and more to download to your computer or compatible device. Compatible with most eReaders and other devices, including Kindle. Public Libraries of Erie County resource~ Library Card required.

ALA: Great Website for kids
Explore websites about animals, art, history, science and more! All sites are specially chosen by the American Library Association.

Animal Fact Guide
Learn interesting facts about animals around the world. The site includes animal videos such as a rare pygmy hippopotamus at an Australian zoo and a wildlife blog.

beanz
Bi-monthly magazine that explores computer science and software programming. It's for kids, parents, teachers, and adults who want to learn and have fun with technology. Access current and archived issues as a Erie County Public Library cardholder.

Bedtime Math
Try a fun math problem before bed every night.

CIA World Factbook
Extensive data, maps, and flags of all the countries in the world.

How Stuff Works Learn how everything works. From digital cameras to identity theft, this site is a treasure trove of useful and searchable information.

Khan Academy
You can learn anything! This free website features a variety of subjects, including math, science, compute programming, art history, and more. Content is available for students in Kindergarten and up.

Kids' Health
Information about all aspects of health and the human body. Includes informative articles, answers to frequently asked questions, healthy recipes, and games.

Library of Congress for Kids
The Library of Congress has many websites designed for young readers and for the whole family to explore together.

MetKids
Explore New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art without leaving home.

National Geographic Kids
National Geographic's site for young readers is one of the best resources for information on the Net about the world, its people, and its wildlife. Not only can you read the newest edition of this magazine on-line, you can check out the contests, polls, games and even virtual adventures.

Time for Kids
Explore current events on this website from Time Magazine. All articles are selected and written just for kids.

Wonderopolis
Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue or how fish breathe underwater? Find answers to all of your questions here.

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Access all the Power Kids* resources right here - in one spot! BookFlix: Watch, read, and learn! A fun way to read for PreK-3 grades. CyberSmarts: Learn how to be cyber-smart and use the internet safely TrueFLIX: provides eBooks that are enhanced with a related content including primary sources, fiction, videos, audio clips, images, and related websites.

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Call 814-622-5377 to listen to a story provided by the Erie County Public Library. Stories are changed frequently and can be offered in Spanish as well.

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Interested in starting a book club? Pick up your kit at the Blasco Memorial Library! Each kit contains 10 copies of a chosen title, discussion questions, background on the author, and a sign-up sheet to get your book club started!

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The Blasco Library offers a newly renovated teen space located on the first floor of the library for teenagers in grades 8-12.

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Join the TAB to share your input on what new books, programs, and activities targeted towards teens you would like to see offered at the library.

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Birth - 18 months

Offered every Thursday at 10:00 AM

Includes read-a-long books, songs, bounces, and rhymes.

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Ages 18-36 months

Offered every Monday at 10:00 AM

Helps children develop early literacy skills through the use of interactive books, songs, rhymes, and games.

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Ages 3- 5

Offered every Wednesday at 10:00 AM

Helps children develop early literacy skills by including interactive storytime featuring books, music, movement, puppetry, and more.

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Are you unable to visit the Blasco Memorial Library or any branch of the Erie County Library? No worries! The library can come to you via the Erie Public Library Book Mobile.

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Fill out the above application and the bookmobile will add your designated location to its route.

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The Bookmobile is Erie County Public Library's mobile branch. This branch provides ECPL materials for browsing, offers a mobile computer lab, hosts programs, delivers holds, and makes available most of the services patrons enjoy at our brick and mortar libraries.

Organizational contacts may use the form below to apply for a service stop on the bookmobile's biweekly route. Requests will be considered quarterly; stops will undergo ongoing evaluation.

Special events or one-time visit? Please use our Outreach Event Application.

We prioritize stops that will:

Serve patrons not otherwise reached by ECPL locations

Offer promotion opportunities for the library or is at a location with high visibility

Be welcoming, safe, and accessible to the public and members of our staff

Provide patrons the opportunity to browse on the vehicle (wheelchair lift available)

Maximize ECPL's service to all of Erie County

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The Bookmobile is Erie County Public Library's mobile branch. This branch provides ECPL materials for browsing, offers a mobile computer lab, hosts programs, delivers holds, and makes available most of the services patrons enjoy at our brick and mortar libraries. Organizational contacts may use the form below to apply for a service stop on the bookmobile's biweekly route.

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The Erie County Public Library strives to make materials, information and services accessible to all. We recognize that some of our users have special needs and may require modifications or assistive devices to allow them to utilize everything the Library has to offer.

The Blasco Library has the following:

Kurzweil Reader with voice synthesizer software and headphones to "read" a book, magazine or newspaper. It is located on the 1st floor near the information desk.

Closed circuit Freedom Scientific magnifier for print resources. It has magnification and adjustable color contrast for easier viewing and readability. Located near information desk on the 1st floor.

Ruby handheld book magnifiers at the first floor information desk.

Internet access for the visually-impaired. All Windows 10 computers feature internet access with both screen magnification and text-to-speech software. Located in the internet lab on the 2nd floor.

Adjustable workstations. For greater comfort and convenience. Located in the internet lab on the 1st floor.

Adult and children's audio books. Located in Mead Children's Library and 1st floor adult areas. Audio books are also located at all other library outlets. Digital audio titles are available via Overdrive and hoopla. A valid library card is required for these services.

Adult Large print book collections. Fiction is located on the second floor of the Blasco Library and is also available at all other library outlets.

Assistance with access to programs offered by the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Librarians can explain how this program can provide in-home delivery of specialized technology and library material.

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The Erie County Public Library strives to make materials, information and services accessible to all. We recognize that some of our users have special needs and may require modifications or assistive devices to allow them to utilize everything the Library has to offer.

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What does the library have to offer for those with visual impairments?

Talking books, videos with descriptive text, magnification software, text-to-speech technology, and more.

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The Erie County library locations including the Blasco library offer sensory-friendly storytimes for children, online resources including storybooks and picture books, and talking books.

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Access to a large selection of captioned videos and DVDs