Thursday, September 24, 2020. National Cherries Jubilee Day. Originally, the cherries were simply poached in a sugary syrup and served with warm brandy, which was set on fire for a dramatic presentation as it was served to guests. Today it is often served over vanilla ice cream set on fire. Cherries jubilee was first served … Read moreNational Cherries Jubilee Day
Anyone out there want to do a virtual (Zoom) book club for Adults? We are going to have several book sets to try out so if you are interested let me know and we will set it up. If you have ideas of books you would like to read in the future, call me at … Read moreBook Club Anyone ?
We are weeding out adult fiction collection and we have discovered some really nice books that have been overlooked. So we would like to bring these to your attention and see if you would like to “rescue” them by checking them out. If they are still ignored, we will have to remove them. These are … Read moreHidden Treasures
Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Whipped cream is a sweet treat that we’ve been creating for centuries. As air is beaten into milk with a high enough fat content, the fats trap the air in tiny bubbles. With enough bubbles, the cream loses its liquid qualities and starts to hold its shape. The earliest recipes for … Read moreWhipped Cream Day !
Today is Monday, January 4, 2021 National Trivia Day. If you are good at trivia, this day is for you. We tend to be competetive and love trivia so if this is you and you enjoy wowing your friends, today is your day to shine! Visit Sporacle.com for over one million quizzes on absolutely endless … Read moreTrivia Day !
Thursday, December 31, 2020 This is New Year’s Eve. The Erie City Public Library is closed today at noon. We will reopen on January 4, 2021 at 8 am. It is also National Champagne Day, celebrated informally on December 31, and celebrating the New Year, giving us an even better excuse to pop open a … Read moreNew Year’s Eve
Wednesday, December 30, 2020. National Bacon Day is December 30 and it’s enough to make any bacon-lover yell. Just saying the word makes us hungry. Bacon is good on a burger, in a salad and just all by itself. If you love bacon this is your day !
Monday, December 28, 2020. Christmas is over and New Year’s is on its way. But in the meantime, December 28 is National Call a Friend Day! Between the stress of the daily grind at work, the needs of your family, and ensuring you have a little time for yourself, our lives can get awfully hectic. … Read moreNational Call A Friend Day
Friday, December 25, 2020 Christmas Day. Every year on Dec. 25, we celebrate Christmas, a day to spend time with family, and friends. During this time of Covid, we need to be extra careful to limit our in person activities and keep each other safe. If the weather is mild, a celebration might be fun … Read moreMerry Christmas
Thursday, December 24, 2020. The Erie City Public Library will close at 12 noon on Thursday, December 24, 2020 and reopen on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 8 am. Christmas Eve takes place on December 24 and is probably one of the best nights of the year! Christmas has the power to reunite families and … Read moreChristmas Eve
Wednesday, December23, 2020 National Christmas Movie Marathon Day is celebrated annually on December 23. Get ready to snuggle in your warm blanket with a mug of hot chocolate and your favorite holiday snacks! There are so many ways to get into the spirit of Christmas and we just love curling up on the couch for … Read moreNational Movie Marathon Day