2nd State Films has released the first episode of Save Blasco, “The Power of Minerva!” Thank you to 2nd State Films for producing this documentary at no cost to KOLP. Thank you also to Julio Reyes who hosted the premier at the Maennerchor Plaza at no cost to KOLP. Below is the link to theContinue reading “A Video is Worth 3200 Square Feet, too”
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A Picture is Worth 3200 Square Feet, part 2
After Brenton Davis repeatedly saying that Project NepTWNE would have no impact on library services, this is where we are… This is where 156 shelves of books once stood. Where did they go? To the dumpster. The county executive seems to have a thing for dumpsters. Hopefully, a number of them made their way toContinue reading “A Picture is Worth 3200 Square Feet, part 2”
Happy Library Lovers Day!
From some front page worthy people! Please help keep our library 100% public by giving in honor of Library Lovers Day! Protesters ‘not giving up’ opposition to Gannon aquatic center at Blasco Library Gannon’s aquatic center at Blasco Library moves forward amid protests ― and a lawsuit “A library is not a luxury but oneContinue reading “Happy Library Lovers Day!”
Under Cover of Darkness
After months of radio silence about construction plans from both Gannon and the county executive, construction began last night at Blasco Library. Let’s think about that. If this is such a wonderful project and is so good for the library, why was it commenced under the cover of darkness with no announcement? Why the timing?Continue reading “Under Cover of Darkness”
Mission Possible
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to keep those library visits and circulation numbers up. The Bayfront Parkway construction has already decreased traffic (remember to use Holland St.), and starting this week, the bayfront construction will decrease parking at the Blasco Library. Don’t give Gannon or the county executive a way toContinue reading “Mission Possible”
KOLP Statement on Construction at Blasco Library
We’ve heard different dates for the beginning of construction of Project NepTWNE at Blasco Library from different sources. Unfortunately, as per the norm, there has been no transparency from the county executive or Gannon. Suffice it to say that judging from the rearranging of library resources that have taken place in the last few weeks,Continue reading “KOLP Statement on Construction at Blasco Library”
Book Lover’s Sale
Support the OG supporter of the library, and get yourself some books! The dates of the Friends of the Erie County Public Library Book Lover’s Sale are the following:Thursday, February 13 10 AM – 6 PMFriday, February 14 10 AM – 4 PMSaturday, February 15 9AM – 3PM “A room without books is like aContinue reading “Book Lover’s Sale”
Coming Attractions
We had a great editors’ meeting last night to fine-tune the first episode of the documentary. This has been created by 2nd State Films at no cost to KOLP. Here’s the trailer, and watch this space for details about the public premier. “An original idea. That can’t be too hard. The library must be fullContinue reading “Coming Attractions”
Are You a Good Employer?, Part 2
Imagine repeatedly ending up in court because you refuse to follow the rules of your job. Erie County Council considers new lawsuit against Davis to thwart ‘illegal’ 2025 vetoes And then when you lose, refusing to accept it. Sound familiar? Erie County Executive Davis appeals ruling that nullified his budget vetoes You probably wouldn’t lastContinue reading “Are You a Good Employer?, Part 2”
Coincidence?
Some of you might remember that the Lettie G Howard was scheduled for removal from its dock space on May 17, 2024. Lettie G. Howard’s captain hopeful ship remains in Erie, Tall Ships gets more support A Right to Know Request email with that same date was discovered discussing Project NepTWNE with Gannon professors andContinue reading “Coincidence?”
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