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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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FROM: Anne Cain, County Librarian 01..�, a ;.
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DATE: January 22, 2008 6
SUBJECT: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Contra Costa County Librarian to Apply For
and Accept Funding from Crockett Community Foundation
SPECIFIC REQUEST (S) OR RECOMMENDATION (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and Authorize the Contra Costa County Librarian to apply for and accept a $1,500.00 micro-grant from
the Crockett Community Foundation for the period of February 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008. (District II) �-
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No matching funds are required.
BACKGROUND
The $1,500 from the Crockett Community Foundation will enhance library service to the residents of Crockett:
These funds will be used to purchase picture books and easy readers to support the early literacy needs of young
children in the community.
Contra Costa Children's Impact Statement
Research shows that early and positive experiences with books set the stage for a child's success in learning to
read. The availability of books from an early age is critical to that success and growing up with books creates a
life-long love of reading. Therefore, public libraries play an important role in a community. They equalize
access to books, making sure all families are able to help their child's enjoy reading from an early age. An
attractive children's collection at the Crockett Library, with a larger selection of materials, will draw more
families to the library and encourage regular exposure to reading and books.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ❑ YES SIGNATURE:
2*1 0MMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ❑ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE ❑ OTHER
SIGNATURE(S): 1
ACTION OF BO D N ! APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER ❑
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VZOE SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF
ANIMOUS(ABSENT AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS 0f1 THE DATE SHOWN.
AYES: NOES: 1 1
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED `� f
Contact: Anne Cain,County Librarian JOHN CULLEN,CLER F THE B ARD OF
(925)646-6423 SUPE VISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
cc: County Library Administration
County Administrator
County Auditor By Deputy
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