TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Library
MEETING DATE: February 3, 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 of Submission of Application by the Library for the California State Library's Lunch at the Library Summer 2026 Grant and Authorization to Accept Award of $23,764 to Provide Library Services to Youth at Summer Sites throughout the County
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Ratify submission of application by the Library for the California State Library's Lunch at the Library Summer 2026 grant and authorize acceptance of award of $23,764 to provide library services to youth at summer sites throughout the County.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
Over the past three years, the Board of Supervisors has ratified the Library's submission of applications and authorized acceptance of awards from the California State Library's Lunch at the Library program to provide library services and educational activities for youth at summer meal sites throughout Mendocino County.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The California State Library provides an annual funding opportunity for libraries to coordinate with local food providers to serve lunch and provide educational activities for students up to age 18. During the summer months, youth have limited access to healthy meals and learning and enrichment programs. Lunch at the Library helps prevent the "summer slide" through healthy meals, reading, and educational opportunities.
This is the fourth year that the Mendocino County Library has applied for this grant, which provides the program at six library branches. The program holistically serves local communities, creating a summer safety net that feeds both stomachs and minds. The Mendocino County Library is partnering with local school districts, which will provide meals, and t...
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