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”
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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”
Disregard for Citizens of Erie County
Recently the county executive responded to a candidate questionnaire in the Erie Time-News. One of the claims he made was that no one died of COVID-19 during his term in office. Not only should he know the correct statistics, if were a regular library user, he’d know by looking at the memorial book or seeingContinue reading “Disregard for Citizens of Erie County”
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”
For Once, We Agree with Gannon
Gannon’s attorney stated, “I don’t believe it’s fair to call a library anymore just a repository for books.” Judge denies Gannon, county motion to quash parts of ‘Keep Our Library Public’ lawsuit. We agree with that, to a certain extent. We’ve never called the library a repository for books–but a library has never been justContinue reading “For Once, We Agree with Gannon”
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”
It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over
In the recent Erie County Executive debate between the two democratic candidates, WICU’s Lisa Adams, one of the moderators, framed a question with, “There was much controversy in Erie County over a plan to lease some library space to Gannon University. That plan is going forward.” Are you sure about that, Lisa? She completely disregardedContinue reading “It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over”
Keep Our Library Public! 