HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04282009 - C.28RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in
the amount of $40,000 from Target to support the 2009 Contra Costa County Library
Reading Festival for the period May 3, 2009 through May 9, 2009.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Library’s Strategic Plan, written in response to a broad survey of
the community, identifies the promotion of reading and literacy for all ages as a primary
function. In response to this, the Library hosted its First Annual Contra Costa County
Library Reading Festival in May 2008, a large-scale event designed to stimulate an interest
in and promote a culture of reading among Contra Costa County residents. The 2008
Reading Festival was a great success, with 50 authors and numerous programs and events
bringing people of all ages into the 25 community libraries to celebrate reading. Due to the
success of the inaugural program, the Library is planning the second annual Reading
Festival to be held May 3-9, 2009.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/28/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: 925-646-6423
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 28, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Celicia Nelson, Deputy
cc:
C.28
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anne Cain, Librarian
Date:April 28, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or Designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of
$40,000 from Target
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The 2009 Contra Costa County Library Reading Festival will celebrate the joy of reading
and lifelong learning, and will promote public awareness of the Contra Costa County
Library as a reading organization. This year’s Reading Festival is focused on reading,
community and literacy. Audiences of all ages will enjoy author events:
• Melissa Anelli – author of “Harry, a History” about the ever-popular Harry Potter
• Mark Curtis – reporter and political author talking about his book on the 2008 Presidential
Campaign
• Daniel Handler, a.k.a. Lemony Snicket – author of the best-selling children’s “Series of
Unfortunate Events”
• Francisco Jimenez – award-winning author of a trilogy of children’s books based on his life
• Omar Tyree – NAACP Image Award Winner and New York Times best-selling author of
more than 16 books
In addition to these major author events, the twenty-five community libraries will host an
entire week of informative activities and stimulating programs for all ages that are free to
the public.
Grant funds will support two major aspects of the Reading Festival: the cost of engaging
notable authors as participants, and the cost of generating publicity through the distribution
of promotional materials and advertising with local news media to ensure broad community
awareness of this outstanding event.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This program will support the community outcome of Communities that are Safe and
Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families. A 2008 study conducted by the
National Endowment for the Arts found reading is an important indicator of positive
individual and social behavior patterns. The 2009 Contra Costa County Reading Festival
will expose children, youth, and families to a broad array of authors and events that
reinforce and celebrate the value and importance of reading.