HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05182010 - C.33RECOMMENDATION(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 Children and Families Commission to
provide materials and furnishings for the El Sobrante Library for the period of July 1, 2010
through June 30, 2011.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No library fund match.
BACKGROUND:
Recognizing that early learning, parental involvement, and supportive communities play a
critical role in young children's growth and literacy, the El Sobrante Library is applying for
a $3,000 grant from First 5 Contra Costa to create a colorful and comfortable Family Place
in the children’s section of the library. The Family Place will allow parents, pre-readers, and
early readers to have a safe and stimulating place to gather, read, and engage in pre-reading
activities. Additionally, the children's area will be improved by replacing severely outdated
displays with more modern and attractive displays designed to contain current library media
and by purchasing some new early literacy books and music. Redesigning the children’s
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.33
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anne Cain, Librarian
Date:May 18, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve and Authorize the Librarian, or Designee, to Apply for and Accept a Grant in the Amount of $3,000
from First Five Contra Costa
area of the library improves the library's important connection with area families by inviting
and encouraging the use of library resources.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This project supports the outcome of children ready for and succeeding in school. The El
Sobrante Library Family Place will nurture children's development during the critical first
years of life, by increasing accessibility to library materials, it will enhance children’s
library and learning experiences. The comfortable adult and child-sized furniture will also
make the children’s section an inviting place for families with pre- and early readers to
spend time looking at books, using writing materials, and engaging in other pre-reading
activities.