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C. 35

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Barbara Flynn, Library
Date:	February 26, 2013

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Apply for and Accept a Grant in the Amount of $500 from Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/26/2013

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Gail McPartland, 925-927-3204

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 26, 2013
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $500 from Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association to provide materials and services for the period of April 1, 2013 through November 30, 2013.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No library fund match.

BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1980, the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) was incorporated in Illinois in 1981 and formally affiliated with the American Library Association (ALA) in 1982. The receipt of this grant will enable the Hercules Library to hire the Kapwa Dance Ensemble to perform at the Library in celebration of Philippine Independence Day. Portions of the grant funds will also be used to purchase children’s Library materials about the Philippines and notable Filipinos.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If the funds are not awarded then the program will not occur and materials will not be purchased.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

This program supports outcome number five, “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families”. Free cultural events and library materials that inform and entertain families contribute to creating a high quality of life for all.