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File #: 21-0960    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 8/19/2021 In control: Cultural Services Agency
On agenda: 9/14/2021 Final action:
Title: Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing September as Library Card Sign-up Month in Mendocino County
Sponsors: Cultural Services Agency
Attachments: 1. PROCLAMATION Library Card Sign-up Month 2021

 

To:  Board of Supervisors

FromCultural Services Agency

Meeting DateSeptember 14, 2021

 

Department Contact:  

Deborah Fader Samson

Phone: 

234-2872

Department Contact:  

Barb Chapman

Phone: 

367-8216

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing September as Library Card Sign-up Month in Mendocino County

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Adopt proclamation recognizing September as Library Card Sign-up Month in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

The Board has adopted the proclamation of Library Card Sign-up Month in previous years.                     

 

Summary of Request

Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, libraries nationwide unite together in a national effort to encourage residents of their service areas to sign-up for their own library card. For more information about how to sign-up for a library card, visit the Mendocino County Library in person or online at https://www.mendolibrary.org <http://https://www.mendolibrary.org>.

 

This year, we are encouraging parents, caregivers and students to obtain a free library card that will save them money while reaping rewards in academic achievement, cultural learning, and lifelong education. It is requested that the Board of Supervisors adopt a proclamation recognizing September as Library Card Sign-up Month in Mendocino County.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Provide alternate direction.                     

 

How Does This Item Support the General Plan? This item supports the General Plan by providing free educational resources to the residents of Mendocino County.

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

vote requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At:

<https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card>

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: N/A

budgeted in current f/y: N/A

current f/y cost: N/A

if no, please describe:

annual recurring cost: N/A

revenue agreement: N/A

 budget clarification: No cost

Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A

 

CEO Liaison: Cherie Johnson, Deputy CEO

 

 

CEO Review: Yes 

 

 

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk I

Final Status:Adopted

Date: September 15, 2021