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)”
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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!”
Butterflies and Books
For this summer your Erie County Public Library released butterflies that grew and metamorphized atBlasco! They were released on July 3rd to enjoy their freedom in their new beautiful selves! It is anentirely appropriate endeavor for your Erie County Public Library to nurture caterpillars in their protected chrysalis as the library is a cocoon ofContinue reading “Butterflies and Books”
Copy/Waste
I thought for some perspective we’d look at what how the lease stacks up in terms of revenue generation at the library. Did you know that the copy machine generates $22, 000 per year for black and white copies and $3,000 for color copies for a total of $25,000 for your Blasco library? The revenueContinue reading “Copy/Waste”
The Patriotism of Public Libraries
Public libraries in the USA are as patriotic as apple pie, baseball and the grand ole flag. Thesecommunity institutions are the cornerstone of a thriving democracy and beloved by all citizens. Yourpublic library is a hub of activity where folks learn, stay informed, and nourish their creativity. It is a safe space where the individualContinue reading “The Patriotism of Public Libraries”
Brick by Brick
By 1996, Erie had a library on South Park Row that was encased in scaffolding because the weight of the books was pulling the building apart, and chunks of the Beaux Arts structure were literally falling to the sidewalk. The scaffolding created tunnels making it safe for pedestrians to walk. It also had a BayfrontContinue reading “Brick by Brick”
Keep Our Library Public! 