Things to do this week in Erie, free

10:30 a.m.

• Centennial State Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"

  Dancers perform ballet excerpts with a simple reading of the story between selections, for all ages.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids and families, until 11 a.m.

  MusicFree

1 p.m.

• Views of Nature The Galapagos Archipelago

  A photo program explores Galapagos wildlife, plant life, geology, human history and present-day communities.

  Erie Community Library

  For adults, until 2:30 p.m.

  Free

2 p.m.

• Family LEGO Club

  Families build with provided LEGO bricks in a casual club focused on creativity and making friends.

  Erie Community Library

  For kids and families, until 3 p.m.

  ClassesFree

9:30 a.m.

• Erie Twinkle Babies

  A lap-sit storytime for babies and caregivers features age-appropriate songs, actions and books to support early literacy.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

10:30 a.m.

• Erie Family Storytime

  Books, songs and activities support early literacy at a storytime designed for toddlers and preschoolers, with all welcome.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

1:15 p.m.

• Erie Twinkle Babies

  A lap-sit storytime for babies and caregivers features age-appropriate songs, actions and books to support early literacy.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies and toddlers, until 1:45 p.m.

  StorytimeFree

6 p.m.

• Explore our National Parks: Sand Creek Massacre

  A park official discusses the history and sights of Sand Creek Massacre Historic Site in a video talk, with time for questions.

  Erie Community Library

  For adults, until 7 p.m.

  MusicFree

9:30 a.m.

• Erie Tales for Tots Storytime

  A storytime for toddlers and caregivers pairs books, songs and actions to build early literacy and listening skills.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

10:30 a.m.

• Erie Music & Movement

  Children and caregivers move together with instruments and activities that build motor skills and reinforce early literacy.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

4 p.m.

• Tales 2 Tails

  Elementary-age independent readers practice reading aloud with a therapy dog, building literacy skills and confidence.

  Erie Community Library

  For kids, until 5 p.m.

  BooksFree

6 p.m.

• Friends And Family Art Club

  Families and friends make a different art project, with elementary-age children and younger encouraged to attend with an adult.

  Erie Community Library

  For preschoolers, kids, teens, families and adults, until 7 p.m.

  Free

9:30 a.m.

• Erie Twinkle Babies

  A lap-sit storytime for babies and caregivers features age-appropriate songs, actions and books to support early literacy.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies and toddlers, until 10 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

10:30 a.m.

• Erie Tales for Tots Storytime

  A storytime for toddlers and caregivers pairs books, songs and actions to build early literacy and listening skills.

  Erie Community Library

  For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

  StorytimeFree

noon

• Luggage Tag 3D Design

  Participants design a personalized luggage tag in 3D, learning to shape, modify and add text to a model prepared for printing.

  Erie Community Library

  For kids, teens, families and adults, until 2 p.m.

  ArtsFree

1 p.m.

• Mahjong Meetup

  Mahjong players gather for self-guided open play, bringing sets or cards if they have them or meeting other players.

  Erie Community Library

  For adults, until 3 p.m.

  GamesFree

4 p.m.

• Threads

  A needlecraft circle welcomes all ages and skill levels to work on projects, learn something new and share tips.

  Erie Community Library

  For kids, teens and adults, until 5 p.m.

  ArtsFree

4:15 p.m.

• Book Dragons - 3rd-5th Book Club

  A book club for school-age children discusses books, does activities and helps choose future reads.

  Erie Community Library

  For kids, until 5:15 p.m.

  BooksFree

6 p.m.

• Eerie Reads Horror Book Club

  Adults meet in person to discuss horror fiction and share opinions about what they’ve read.

  Erie Community Library

  For adults, until 7 p.m.

  BooksFree