Fair season is coming to a close in NW PA, and if you’re missing the opportunity to play games of chance on the midway, you can still pick your lucky number, and Blasco Library can be the winner. Our RallyUp donation site has the option of recurring donations–along with remaining anonymous–so you can pick aContinue reading “Pick a number, any number”
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How Things Are Done in Ohio
If you’ve ever spent any time on the Erie County Executive’s Facebook re-election page (and you have my sympathy because life is short, and you will never get that time back), you’ll know that he is constantly holding up Ohio as a shining example of how things “should” be done in Erie County. One ofContinue reading “How Things Are Done in Ohio”
A Tale of Two Cities
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Heck, it was a pandemic…it was the worst of times. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were designed to help the country recover from the effects of the pandemic. For more information on how ARPA grants were to be distributed and the qualifications:Continue reading “A Tale of Two Cities”
Reservations at the Library
Once Gannon gets their foot in the door…. They can book all the public meeting places in Blasco. They have full use of the entire library at no cost. They were given a lease which should have been approved by taxpayers AND the courts! Lawsuits are not free.Please DONATE!Please SHARE!https://keepourlibrarypublic.com/donate “Information helps you to seeContinue reading “Reservations at the Library”
Deja Vu
One of the treasures of the Erie region stands at the gateway to Presque Isle State Park. It’s the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. There are displays and exhibits, classrooms, dioramas, and more. It’s also a research center where scientists from across North America can study the Great Lakes Watershed. And, due to the location andContinue reading “Deja Vu”
To paraphrase Shakespeare, “Would restructuring under any other name smell as sweet?” Spoiler alert: NO
At this past Thursday’s finance committee meeting, we heard about the library staff restructuring plan, which would result in staffing cuts of $278, 240. Immediately following the announcement of these cuts, a staff member quit without notice. Two important meetings take place this week: Monday, August 19th at noon via Zoom–Library Advisory Board Please emailContinue reading “To paraphrase Shakespeare, “Would restructuring under any other name smell as sweet?” Spoiler alert: NO”
Surprise! Surprise! (Sarcasm Intended)
After having to listen to the narrative from the county executive, the members of county council that refused to override the veto to rescind the lease, and Gannon that the lease would not reduce library staff or programming, we can see on page 26 of the agenda packet for the upcoming finance committee meeting onContinue reading “Surprise! Surprise! (Sarcasm Intended)”
KOLP Statement Regarding Preliminary Objections by the County Executive
On August 8th, the county executive issued preliminary objections in response to our complaint stating that Erie County (PA) Council and Gannon University should be included as defendants in our lawsuit. Whether or not the council and/or Gannon is involved in the lawsuit, our contention is that the lease at Blasco Memorial Library is stillContinue reading “KOLP Statement Regarding Preliminary Objections by the County Executive”
KOLP Community
Thank you once again to Julio and Lilia Reyes of Julius at the Mannerchor Plaza for providing the food and venue for our KOLP Kickoff Fundraiser this past week. Thank you to Chris of Bill’s Bread on 26th St. for providing the rolls. And to our entertainment—Britches, Ruth Ann Scanzillo, and Matt Texter—thank you forContinue reading “KOLP Community”
A Picture is Worth 3,200 Square Feet
It’s said a picture is worth a thousand words, so these 3 graphics are worth 3000 words….or 3,200 square feet as the case may be. Facilities More details are available here: Taxpayer Facts “To ask why we need libraries at all, when there is so much information available elsewhere, is about as sensible as askingContinue reading “A Picture is Worth 3,200 Square Feet”
Keep Our Library Public! 