Biography

The Black Freedom Struggle

A selection of primary resources for teaching and learning about six crucial phases of the U.S. Black freedom struggle. External web resource. […]

Heritage Quest

Provides comprehensive information for conducting genealogical and local history research. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required. […]

A genealogy database that features collections of original records including stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served in the military, spanning from the Revolutionary War to today. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required. […]

Contemporary Authors

Biographical coverage of more than 100,000 writers and authors. Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card. […]

The Erie Regional Library Foundation supports the needs of the Erie County Public Library. We provide funding for dynamic new projects that keep our libraries creative, flexible, and ready to serve. We fund the building and renovating of library buildings, a book endowment, and future planning efforts.

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The Friends of the Erie County Public Library support and advocate for our library. We support programs and initiatives through generous donations from library patrons and supporters. We host book drives, ongoing book sales at each location, seasonal book sales, and the annual Great American Book Sale.

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