CROWN POINT | The attorney representing a family involved in an eminent domain dispute with the Crown Point Community Library said supporters of the family will have a demonstration at the library Wednesday.

Brian Smith, a Merrillville attorney, said the rally will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and will be attended by those who have signed a petition in support of not locating the library at 801 W. Joliet St., a property currently owned by the Stang family.

"We're not against the library," Smith said. "We're against the process."

Library Director Lynn Frank said there has been no movement on the land, and has said previously she's hopeful that both parties can work out the situation without going to court.

Smith said there are still people who the library has negotiated with in the past who are still willing sellers, but the Stang property has never been for sale.

Mayor David Uran had previously said he was frustrated that the Lake County Council had granted permission to condemn the house, without his being notified. He said he has had discussions with Frank about where the library could locate.

"I support a new library. They're out of space and can't go up because of zoning codes and they're landlocked," Uran said. "We're trying to work with them. I'm not in favor of eminent domain."