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”
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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 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”
Defend Libraries
As we know from seeing it in our own backyard, libraries throughout the country are under attack. On the federal level, the House Appropriations Committee passed a budget with a 15% cut in federal library funding. The ALA has a website that will find your representative and senators and email them to express your supportContinue reading “Defend Libraries”
Small town mentality? Big city reality.
One narrative we have heard over and over about the lease is how innovative it is. This is the type of thing that big cities would do. If Erie wants to aspire to be like bigger cities, then a lab in the library is a great thing for tourism. Last week I went on vacationContinue reading “Small town mentality? Big city reality.”
KOLP Kickoff!
Join us on Thursday, August 1st from 6:30-9:00 at the Maennerchor Plaza; 1607 State St.; Erie PA. The suggested donation $20 for great food and music with cash bar available. However, attorneys are expensive, so please give above and beyond the minimum for YOUR library! Please either RSVP by July 29th to keepourlibrarypublic@gmail.com and give your donationContinue reading “KOLP Kickoff!”
Keep Our Library Public! 