HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10132009 - C.30RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian to apply for and accept a micro-grant from the
Crockett Community Foundation in the amount of $1,500 to purchase picture books and
easy readers to support the early literacy needs of young children in Crockett Library
community for the period of October 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. No County Library match is required.
BACKGROUND:
The $1,500 from the Crockett Community Foundation will enhance library service to the
residents of Crockett. These funds will be used to purchase picture books and easy readers to
support the early literacy needs of young children in the community.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This grant meets all five community outcomes established in the Children's
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 10/13/2009 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
Contact: Gail McPartland,
925-927-3204
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: October 13, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Katherine Sinclair, Deputy
cc:
C.30
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anne Cain, Librarian
Date:October 13, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve and authorize the Librarian to apply for and accept $1,500 in Funding from the Crockett
Community Foundation
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: (CONT'D)
Report Card. Research shows that early and positive experiences with books set the stage
for a child’s success in learning to read. The availability of books from an early age is
critical to that success and growing up with books creates a life-long love of reading.
Therefore, public libraries play an important role in a community. They equalize access to
books, making sure all families are able to help their children enjoy reading from an early
age. An attractive children’s collection at the Crockett Library, with a larger selection of
materials, will draw more families to the library and encourage regular exposure to reading
and books.