To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Library
Meeting Date: November 17, 2026
Department Contact: Mellisa Hannum Phone: 707-882-3114 Department Contact: Kelly Hansen Phone: 707-234-2872
Item Type: Consent Agenda Time Allocated for Item: N/A
Agenda Title:
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Ratification and Approval of Submission of Grant Application by the Library for the Year of STEM Program from the American Library Association in the Amount of $5,000; and Authorization for the Library Director or Designee to Execute the Grant Agreement, Other Necessary Documents, and Submit All Documents if Awarded
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Ratify and approve the submission of the grant application by the Library for the Year of STEM program from the American Library Association in the amount of $5,000; and authorize the Library Director or designee to execute the grant Agreement, other necessary documents, and submit all documents if awarded.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board of Supervisors regularly reviews and approves library grant applications.
Summary of Request:
The Mendocino County Library submitted an application to the American Library Association's (ALA) Year of STEM program on October 27, 2026. If awarded, the program would provide the Library with 12 months of curated STEM programming designed to foster curiosity and STEM learning among early childhood learners throughout the county.
Twenty-five libraries will be chosen nationally through a competitive process to participate in ALA’s A Year of STEM program, receiving a $5,000 programming stipend, quarterly STEM kits, professional development to prepare staff for the project, copies of A Year of STEM programming guide, and support from ALA’s Public Programs Office staff throughout the project implementation period.
The grant timeline did not allow sufficient time for the application to be reviewed and approved by the Board of Supervisors befo...
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