Our Journey

Read the news articles associated with protests against the lease at the Blasco Erie County Library.

Judge pushes to settle dispute over Gannon water research center at Blasco Library

Lawsuit moves forward against Project NePTWNE lease

Judge denies Gannon, county motion to quash parts of ‘Keep Our Library Public’ lawsuit

Gannon’s aquatic center at Blasco Library moves forward amid protests ― and a lawsuit

Erie flash mob sing Blasco Library happy birthday in effort to keep library public

Erie County Public Library to reorganize staff to cut costs. Will it prevent layoffs?

Erie County Responds to Lawsuit Brought by Keep Our Library Public

Keep Our Library Public members hold fundraiser to gather funds for lawsuit fees

Planned exhibits, layout for Project NePTWNE presented to public

Gannon holds public sessions on Great Lakes Education and Research Center

Keep Our Library Public Files Lawsuit

Citizen group sues Brenton Davis for leasing out Blasco Library to Gannon University

Keep Our Library Public files lawsuit against Erie County, Brenton Davis

Why Would a Private University Be Leased Public Library Space? Retaliation.

https://www.ncronline.org/news/pa-catholic-universitys-plan-lease-public-library-space-sparks-debate

Davis’ budget required historic tax hike, why sign away Blasco Library space for a song?

Library enthusiasts hold event to raise spirits as Project NePTWNE progress continues

Link to the Lease

Murky process and misuse of a public asset – why we oppose Gannon’s Blasco Library lease

‘We’re not giving up’: Residents continue opposition against Gannon’s lease at Blasco Library

‘And you fail every time!’ Erie residents show frustration with proposed budget cuts in 2024 proposal

“Keep Our Library Public” Protest Before County Council Meeting

Brenton Davis wants to eliminate Human Relations Commission, library staff. Is it legal?

Erie County Council votes on Brenton Davis budget cuts, vetoes. Here’s some key takeaways

The Evolution of the Blasco Library

Monday’s County Council Meeting Report: Library, HRC, Pleasant Ridge Updates

‘Giving away public space to a private entity is wrong. Especially without input’ Citizens make their voices heard over Gannon research center at Erie Co. library

Project NePTWNE receives votes needed to move to Blasco Library

Rennie urges citizens to oppose Gannon lease at Blasco, removal of children’s programs

Letter from a citizen urging Gannon to reconsider Blasco lease for Project NePTWNE

“Your voice and your vote are the checks and balances of our democracy. We must not continue to be satisfied with being spectators who only look at the game, but we must be willing to become participants who are active and concerned about what is going on.                                                  – Johnny C. Johnson