HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05132014 - C.36RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant for the Walnut Creek
Library in the amount of $5000 from the State of California, Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) for
“Creative Thursdays,” a textile makerspace program that engages teens and adults in the community with educational
and creative experiences, for the period July 1, 2014 through July 1, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Library Fund match.
BACKGROUND:
This LSTA grant is awarded by the State of California as part of the Eureka! Leadership Institute, a fellowship
program for developing 32 emerging library leaders each year from libraries throughout the state. “Creative
Thursdays” was created by the adult services librarian at the Walnut Creek Library as the culminating application of
newly developed leadership skills to meet community needs. Makerspaces bring community members together to
gain new skills, collaborate on projects and work in a community of learners within the library. A textile makerspace
will provide the materials, instruction and support to implement a variety of creative projects.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Library will not implement the proposal.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/13/2014 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: Kathy Middleton,
925-927-3290
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 13, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 36
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Jessica Hudson, County Librarian
Date:May 13, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:$5000 Grant from the State Library of California for Creative Thursdays
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
“Creative Thursdays” supports the outcome established in the Children’s Report Card: Children and Youth Healthy
and Preparing for Productive Adulthood by providing opportunities for teens to: learn how to use new equipment,
have access to related materials as well as providing educational workshops designed to enhance lives through
individual and collaborative projects.