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!”
Tag Archives: Project NepTWNE
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”
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”
Movie Night!–Reminder
Please share and invite your friends! “Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future.” ~Ray Bradbury
Lack of Financial Responsibility
One of the counts against the county executive in our lawsuit is breach of fiduciary duty–meaning he is showing a lack of financial responsibility to Erie County taxpayers. In addition to the Blasco Library lease, his budget disasters, and the other lawsuits against him, we can add another example to the list. Davis awards $2.3Continue reading “Lack of Financial Responsibility”
Momentum
As you probably remember, in honor of National Library Week, we had a donor that would match donations up to a total of $1000 this past week. Online donations totaled $1485 and checks are still being counted. This means that our matching donation campaign received $2485 + checks. The donor is very touched and gratefulContinue reading “Momentum”
Keep Our Library Public! 