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Keeping Company with Matt Damon

2025 Defense of Democracy Film Festival Finalists See any familiar names?  And we aren’t talking about Mr. Damon. Thanks to 2nd State Films for producing this brilliant documentary with help from our members. “Please find out what you can do to make a difference. Take five minutes to educate yourself on an issue you didn’t knowContinue reading “Keeping Company with Matt Damon”

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Imagine, you’re an incumbent running unopposed for re-election, and 785 members of your own party take the time and effort to show up at the polls to write in any other candidate but you. The thing speaks for itself. “To be persuasive, one must be believable; to be believable, one must be credible; to beContinue reading “Res Ipsa Loquitur”

Unspinning the Spin

So in response to his loss in court when the judge refused to dismiss part of our lawsuit, the county executive put together a video about the construction for Project NepTWNE in the library on the Erie County Facebook page because as we know, he loves a photo op. The reason he gives for thisContinue reading “Unspinning the Spin”

A Journey of 1000 Miles Begins with a Single Step

A goal of $100,000 sounds a bit ominous. But you know what is even more ominous? Having a library that isn’t entirely free and open to the public. Let’s break this down. To reach goal of $100,000.00: When it’s broken up that way, it’s much more manageable. There are also anonymous giving and payment optionsContinue reading “A Journey of 1000 Miles Begins with a Single Step”

Spring into Spring!

You have the opportunity this week to support the Friends of the Library and support the Blasco at the same time! The Spring into Spring Book Sale starts this Thursday. The Friends are also holding a book drive at the same time, so you can make room for all the books you’ll bring home fromContinue reading “Spring into Spring!”

KOLP 1 – Davis 0

And we’ll just leave it at that, because that headline is enough to annoy the county executive. Check out these links below from GoErie and YourErie more information. Erie News Now has apparently left the chat. Judge denies Gannon, county motion to quash parts of ‘Keep Our Library Public’ lawsuit Lawsuit moves forward against ProjectContinue reading “KOLP 1 – Davis 0”

I Told You It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over

The judge just issued a ruling denying the county executive’s and Gannon’s motion for summary judgment. They tried to argue that the lease did not violate the Pennsylvania Dedicated or Donated Property Act. They were seeking to have that portion of our complain dismissed. The motion was denied by the judge. Despite the efforts ofContinue reading “I Told You It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over”

2025 County Executive Race

We contacted the 3 candidates for Erie County Executive. The responses for the two candidates running for the Democratic nomination are here (along with links to their campaigns: Christina Vogel Perry Wood You can watch the county executive debate here: Erie County Executive Debate The re-election email for the incumbent bounced back, and considering heContinue reading “2025 County Executive Race”

Day(s?) of Giving

April 24-25 is/are designated as Gannon’s Day of Giving. In recognition of their day(s) of giving, please show them they should give back our library by donating to our legal fund instead. Let’s make this a record 2-day period of supporting our library! “Libraries are essential in a process of giving citizens access to knowledge.”~LaurenContinue reading “Day(s?) of Giving”