…of how Gannon’s Project NetPTWNE needs access to the water–according the Gannon and the county executive. However, Gannon’s ship isn’t even in the water. It’s dry docked and has been for some time. No offense to Gilligan and the Skipper, but the Environaut is looking like the S.S. Minnow. And at least one faculty memberContinue reading “Just Sit Right Back and You’ll Hear a Tale…”
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Brenton Doing Brenton Things
I had another post all set for today, but once again, Brenton was doing Brenton things, so I will save it for another day. An audit by the county controller revealed that the county executive made changes to the 2025 budget without the approval of county council. Audit reveals Davis administration made unapproved changes toContinue reading “Brenton Doing Brenton Things”
National Library Week April 6-12, 2025
In honor of National Library Week, we have an anonymous donor who will match donations given during this week up to a total of $1000. That means if we raise $1000 in donations this week, it becomes $2000. Libraries around the country are currently under attack, and library funding has been cut. Please give generouslyContinue reading “National Library Week April 6-12, 2025”
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?”
Continuing to Stay Engaged
It was announced during City Council Meeting – January 8, 2025 that there would be a waiver of rules to fill vacant spots for appointments to the Higher Education Building Authority (HEBA), since Gannon needs a tax-exempt bond to be issued for an upcoming project, and they didn’t want to have their timeline held upContinue reading “Continuing to Stay Engaged”
Keep Our Library Public! 