HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10142008 - C.38 ' TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS sE L Contra
FROM: Anne Cain, County Librarian o - F :' s Costa
DATE: October 14, 2008 Sj'+ COUK� Co U my
SUBJECT: Approve and Authorize the Librarian, or designee, to accept a grant in the amount of
$12,000 from Target Corporation.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION(S)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to accept a grant in the amount$12,000 from Target Corporation
on behalf of the Contra Costa County Library and West County Reads for the purpose of publishing the West County
Reads!2009 Read Around the Year Calendar.
FISCAL IMPACT
No County match. The donation of$12,000 from Target will provide funds to publish, print and distribute the calendar.
The calendar will promote early literacy activities and programs for young children in all West Contra Costa County
Libraries and the City of Richmond Library.
BACKGROUND
West County Reads is community collaboration with a mission to encourage and support efforts to develop children's
literacy in West Contra Costa County by working with many agencies and community groups. The West County Reads
Calendar is a community outreach tool that promotes reading by distributing the calendar to new families, parents and their
preschool children.
Contra Costa Children's Impact Statement
Research on early literacy indicates that it is never too early to prepare children for success as readers and that children who
start school behind, often stay behind. Libraries have a distinct and vital role to play in supporting children's literacy. They
are the place to go for books and information in a multitude of formats; they are the primary community institution
available to individuals and families no matter their age or economic status; an they have a strong tradition of providing a
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: OES SIGNATURE:
COMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ❑RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE ❑OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON t%A t Z.C,E�� AFWOVED AS RECOMM DED❑ OTHER❑
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY
OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
AYES: NOES: ATTESTED:October 14,2008
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
DAVID TWA,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Contact: Anne Cain,County Librarian SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
(925)646-6423
cc: County Library Administration
County Administrator By: — Deputy
County Auditor
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variety of reading programs that develop and reinforce the joy of reading. The West County Reads! Reading Events
Calendar promotes these programs and attracts families to their community library, creating an opportunity to introduce the
many services and resources offered by libraries. This project supports the community outcomes of Children Ready for and
Succeeding in School.
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