RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $7,500 from the Association for Library Services to Children to provide materials for a youth computer coding program at the Concord Library for the period October 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Library Fund match.
BACKGROUND:
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is the world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. From creative programming and best practices to continuing education and professional connections—ALSC members are innovators in the field of children's library service. Funds from this grant will allow the Concord Library to offer a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)-based introductory course in computer programming to the children (ages 6-14) it the community. The program will not only take place in the library, but is planned to be offered at Mount Diablo Unified School District afterschool programs and at Monument Impact.
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