Paving the Path to Possibility.

MISSION The Erie Regional Library Foundation's (ERLF) mission is to secure the funding necessary to build branch libraries and provide for the dynamic new projects that keep our libraries creative, flexible, and ready to serve .

PURPOSE To maintain and expand the branch library system in Erie County by accepting

charitable gifts and ensuring funding is available for capital improvements and

operations to all County-owned libraries.

VISION To ensure the philanthropic support for the physical and operational future of the Erie

County Public Library System as a dynamic and vibrant community center of civic development through education, opportunity, and technology.

HISTORIC CONTRIBUTION

Our organization was founded in 2000 as the sole philanthropic tributary of the Erie

County Public Library System securing funding to enhance the endowment at the Erie

Community Foundation of Dr. Raymond M. Blasco, a fierce library supporter. This

endowment enabled the initial operations of this 501(c)3 organization so our libraries

can grow and evolve in tandem with our diverse community. In addition to funding the

construction of new branches and renovating and maintaining established branches and

funding a new Bookmobile, we have invested in supporting strategic planning,

entrepreneurship development, innovation and technology projects.