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Report regarding a resolution accepting $4,474.09 from the South San Francisco Friends of the Library to support Library programs and services, amending the Library Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.009. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
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Report regarding a resolution accepting $4,474.09 from the South San Francisco Friends of the Library to support Library programs and services, amending the Library Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY 2024-25), and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.009.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The South San Francisco Friends of the Library (FOL) do most of their fundraising through book sales in the Main Library. In addition to a daily sale in the lobby, the FOL schedule at least one larger book sale each year. They direct funds to support special library programs, collections, supplies, and staff and volunteer appreciation. At their quarterly general membership meeting, the FOL typically approves funding requests from Library staff. At the FOL meeting of July 9, 2024, members in attendance approved $4,474.09 in funding for library programs and supplies.
The $4,474.09 in FOL donations includes:
• $ 131.85 for a foldable workbench for STEM activities
• $ 153.82 for a Foosball Table for youth activities
• $ 250.00 for Adult Crafternoon activities (3-month supply)
• $ 438.42 for Cubelets Curiosity Set
• $ 500.00 for Children’s Storytimes craft supplies (3-month supply)
• $ 600.00 for Library Card Sign-up Month giveaways
• $ 800.00 for Adult Programming - Fall Events
• $ 800.00 for Children’s Programming - Fall Events
• $ 800.00 for Grand Library Programming - Fall Events
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds will be used to amend the Library Department’s current FY 2024-25 Operating Budget. Receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing funding.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Acceptance of this funding will contribute to the City’s Strategic Plan under Priority #2, Quality of Life and Priority #6 Community Connections by supporting community engagement and learning opportunities.
CONCLUSION
Acceptance of this resolution will support Library programs and services. It is recommended that the City Council accept $4,474.09 from the FOL, amend the Library Department’s FY 2024-25 Operating Budget, and approve Budget Amendment Number 25.009.