HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03032015 - C.49RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of
$600 from Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association to provide materials and services at the Hercules Library
for the period April 1 through November 30, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Library Fund match.
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1980, the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) was incorporated in Illinois in 1981
and formally affiliated with the American Library Association (ALA) in 1982. The receipt of this grant will enable
the Hercules Library to hire the Raq Filipina vocalist to perform at the Library in celebration of Philippine
Independence Day. Portions of the grant funds will also be used to purchase children’s Library materials about Asian
Pacific culture and traditions.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This program supports outcome number five, “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for
Children and Families”. Free cultural events and library materials that inform and entertain families contribute to
creating a high quality of life for all.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/03/2015 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
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: March 3, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 49
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Jessica Hudson, County Librarian
Date:March 3, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Grant from Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association