HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04032012 - C.38RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a
grant in the amount of $500 from Asian/Pacific American Library Association to provide
materials and services at the Dougherty Station Library for the period of September 1, 2012
through September 30, 2012.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No library fund match.
BACKGROUND:
Talk Story grant funds will allow Dougherty Station Library (San Ramon) to acquire
children’s bilingual books (English and Chinese), and to present two Family Storytimes and
crafts to promote Chinese culture and language. Library collections and storytimes
presented will reflect the community demographics. Storytimes are well attended by the
San Ramon community. Programs, crafts, and additions to the collection as a result of the
grant will be available to all.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/03/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
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: April 3, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc:
C.38
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Barbara Flynn, County Librarian
Date:April 3, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Apply for and Accept a Grant in the amount of $500 from “Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Cultures,”
Asian/Pacific American Library Association
If the funds are not received then the library will not be able to offer materials and services
to promote Chinese culture and language.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Talk Story grant meets the community outcome of families that are safe, stable and
nurturing. The Talk Story program promotes early literacy skills and cultural literacy
through family programming and library materials. The American Library Association notes
that the Family Talk programs create positive family experiences and develop greater
respect for culture, history and traditions among participants.