To: Board of Supervisors
From: Cultural Services Agency
Meeting Date: March 1, 2022
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Department Contact: |
Deborah Fader Samson |
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707-234-2872 |
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Department Contact: |
Barb Chapman |
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707-367-8216 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Submission of Application by the Library for the Book to Action Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Funding Opportunity in the Amount of $6,000 to Provide Book-Themed Programming with Opportunities for Lifelong Learning
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve submission of application by the Library for the Book to Action Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding opportunity in the amount of $6,000 to provide book-themed programming with opportunities for lifelong learning.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
Board of Supervisors approved grant applications for the Library on June 5th, 2018: agenda item 4s; and on December 4th, 2018: agenda item 4q; December 17th, 2019: item 4h; July 14th, 2020: item 4g; and November 17th, 2020: item 4j; and January 4th, 2022: item 4w.
Summary of Request:
The California State Library offers the Book to Action Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding opportunity for public libraries, which provides book-themed programming supplies and training in order for staff to provide materials and programs on important issues in the community and to encourage reading, community discussion, and action.
The Library’s Book to Action selection is Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, with the goal of helping to foster an inclusive environment. The local Pomo people will have a platform to discuss and share traditions and knowledge and discuss needs for equity in a welcoming library space. It is also an opportunity for the greater community to become more aware of the diversity in the region. The Library is an inclusive, safe space for the public and books like Braiding Sweetgrass help to reinforce that.
All library branches will participate in book discussions with equitable access to be provided by the Bookmobile. The funding provides for copies of Braiding Sweetgrass to be distributed to the public, supplies for children’s and adult’s crafting programs, read-alike books for children and teens, and for publicity materials. Community partners include the Mendocino County Pomo tribes, Mendocino Land Trust, and a Native Liaison to Point Arena school district.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Not approve and provide alternate direction.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At:
<https://www.library.ca.gov/grants/book-to-action/>
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Grant |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
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current f/y cost: $6,000 |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: N/A |
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budget clarification: If awarded will request a budget adjustment. In kind funding for staff expenses are incorporated into the current budget. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Cherie Johnson, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk II |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: March 1, 2022 |
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