HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02262013 - C.36RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept Library Services Technology Act
grant in the amount of $3,000 from the California State Library, as administered by the California Center for the
Book, to provide materials and services for the period of March 1, 2013 through August 31, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No library fund match.
BACKGROUND:
The receipt of this grant will allow the Hercules Library to participate in the California Center for the Book
administered program called “Book to Action”. Book to Action builds on the traditional book club concept, but in
addition to providing an opportunity to collectively read and discuss a book, Book to Action enables readers to put
their new-found knowledge into action by engaging in a community service project related to the book’s topic. If the
Hercules Library receives a Book to Action grant, the community will read the book “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”
by Barbara Kingsolver. Participants will then work with the Hercules Sustainable Community Garden Club and the
local Boy Scouts to build raised community garden beds in Hercules for senior citizens.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/26/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
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: February 26, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 36
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Barbara Flynn, Library
Date:February 26, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Apply for and Accept a Grant in the Amount of $3,000 from the California Center for the Book
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the funds are not granted then the library will not participate in the Book to Action program.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Engaging the local Boy Scouts in this project creates a cross-generational activity that encourages strong relations
between youth and adults of all ages and promotes a healthy lifestyle through sustainable gardening. The program
supports the community outcome of Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood.