"Found Objects" Exhibit Series at CLEER Education Lab

Name: "Found Objects" Exhibit Series at CLEER Education Lab
Start: 2026-01-18T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-18T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Blasco Library

Schedule

Sun Jan 18 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Blasco Library | Erie, PA

What was this object before it washed up on the shore of Lake Erie — and how did it get there?
That’s the question posed in “Found Objects,” a series inviting children, families and educators to examine real items collected from Lake Erie’s shoreline and help uncover their origins.
Each Sunday will focus on a different material:
- Jan. 11: Metal objects
- Jan. 18: Beach glass
- Jan. 25: Plastics
Displayed for close-up inspection in the CLEER education lab, the exhibit encourages speculation, discussion and environmental awareness about how everyday materials can impact local waterways.
Tom Benson and Alan Swigonski will be present each week to engage visitors and answer questions.