While Gannon is using their to ask for money for Erie Gives Day, it would be good to remember their true financial state: Taxpayer Facts. They have plenty of money and space, but they claim to need our library. Maybe in honor of Erie Gives Day, they should give our library back. Please help supportContinue reading “#ThrowbackTuesday”
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Lack of Self-awareness
One of Brenton Davis’s talking points in his re-election campaign is that public funds shouldn’t go to non-profits. I’m not going to get into the weeds with the politics here, but I just wanted to point out his shocking lack of self-awareness. He apparently has a problem with public funds going to non-profits, but noContinue reading “Lack of Self-awareness”
Just Sit Right Back and You’ll Hear a Tale…
…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…”
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”
A Picture is Worth 3200 Square Feet, part 2
After Brenton Davis repeatedly saying that Project NepTWNE would have no impact on library services, this is where we are… This is where 156 shelves of books once stood. Where did they go? To the dumpster. The county executive seems to have a thing for dumpsters. Hopefully, a number of them made their way toContinue reading “A Picture is Worth 3200 Square Feet, part 2”
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”
Keep Our Library Public! 