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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05182010 - C.32RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $3,000 from First 5 Contra Costa to provide programs and books for preschoolers at the Antioch Library for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. FISCAL IMPACT: No library fund match. BACKGROUND: The Antioch Library is requesting grant funds from First 5 Contra Costa in order to hire a children’s performer to present six musical workshops for children and their parents. The workshops will teach children skills such as rhyming words and counting through music and create a positive library experience for children and their caregivers. With grant monies, the library will also purchase picture books and board books of interest to children ages 0 to 5 in order to expand the library’s current collection. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 05/18/2010 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 ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V 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: May 18, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Katherine Sinclair, Deputy cc: C.32 To:Board of Supervisors From:Anne Cain, Librarian Date:May 18, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian to Apply for and Accept a Grant of $3,000 from First 5 Contra Costa CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Many of the early literacy skills require parents to interact with their children by singing, playing, talking, and creating. By providing books and information, the library can assist parents in helping their children develop these early literacy skills. The “Books ‘n Bop” programs offer an occasion for parents to talk and play with their child, and thus practice some of the early literacy skills. This program supports the community outcomes of Children Ready for and Succeeding in School.