Erie County - Blasco Memorial Library Literacy Programs by Karis Kosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa The Blasco Memorial Library offers numerous events, activities, and resources to support the development of literacy for both children and adults. en-us 2023-06-30 03:28:36 UTC 2023-07-02 21:38:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Erie County Public Library Summer Reading Challenge 2023 kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2635645849 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!
]]> 2023-06-30 03:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2635645849 Blasco Library Book Club in a Bag kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2635655414 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!]]> 2023-06-30 03:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2635655414 Dial-A-Story kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2635661003 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.]]> 2023-06-30 03:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2635661003 Baby Bounce kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2635666168 Birth - 18 months

Offered every Thursday at 10:00 AM

Includes read-a-long books, songs, bounces, and rhymes.]]> 2023-06-30 03:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2635666168 Toddler Time kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2635667163 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.]]> 2023-06-30 04:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2635667163 Preschool Storytime kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2635669112 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.]]> 2023-06-30 04:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2635669112 Children's Event Schedule kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636661942 2023-07-02 20:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636661942 List of Online Resources Offered Through The Erie County Library kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636662476 2023-07-02 20:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636662476 Beanstack Reading Challenges kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636663240 Join any of the listed reading challenges as an individual, family, class, or group. Earn badges, complete challenges, and win prizes!]]> 2023-07-02 20:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636663240 Libby kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636664685 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.]]> 2023-07-02 20:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636664685 Hoopla kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636665633 You can also use your library card to access audiobooks, ebooks, music, movies, magazines, etc. through Hoopla.]]> 2023-07-02 20:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636665633 Erie County Public Library Bookmobile kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636666478 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.]]> 2023-07-02 20:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636666478 Bookmobile Stop Application kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636666515 Fill out the above application and the bookmobile will add your designated location to its route.]]> 2023-07-02 20:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636666515 Visual Impairment Accessibility kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636668961 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.]]> 2023-07-02 21:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636668961 Learning, Cognitive, or Developmental Disabilities kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636669405 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.]]> 2023-07-02 21:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636669405 Deaf or Hard of Hearing kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636669841 Access to a large selection of captioned videos and DVDs]]> 2023-07-02 21:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636669841 List of Assistive Technology Available kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636670287 2023-07-02 21:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636670287 Teen Space kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636671259 The Blasco Library offers a newly renovated teen space located on the first floor of the library for teenagers in grades 8-12. ]]> 2023-07-02 21:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636671259 Teen Advisory Board kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636672253 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.]]> 2023-07-02 21:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636672253 Edatabases kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636673079 The link above features all the edatabases available for free using your library card.]]> 2023-07-02 21:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636673079 Tour the Blasco Library or Any Erie County Library kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636674033 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. ]]> 2023-07-02 21:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636674033 kariskosobucki https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636674358 Click on this link and register for a traditional library card or e-Card.]]> 2023-07-02 21:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kariskosobucki/ggl7p3onqfpwbaaa/wish/2636674358