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Report regarding a resolution accepting $5,073.37 from the South San Francisco Friends of the Library to support Library collections, programs and services, amending the Library Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.026. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting $5,073.37 from the South San Francisco Friends of the Library to support Library collections, programs, and services, amending the Library Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY 2024-25) Operating Budget, and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.026.
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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. Their upcoming larger book sale is scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, in the Community Room, Library I Parks and Recreation Center. The FOL directs 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 October 8, 2024, members in attendance approved $4,773.37 in funding for library programs and supplies at Main and Grand Libraries. An additional $300 was donated to the Library via the FOL to purchase e-Books.
The $5,073.37 in FOL donations includes:
• $ 53.84 for KEVA Contraptions Reaction Kit - STEM programming
• $ 82.40 for Squishy Circuits Deluxe Kit - STEM programming
• $ 150.00 for Adult Crafternoon activities (3-month supply)
• $ 207.67 for MakeDo Invent Kit Cardboard Construction System for Engineering skills
• $ 300.00 for eBook collection purchases
• $ 445.01 for Stick Together Sticker Puzzle
• $ 450.00 for Children’s Story time supplies for Toddler, Baby, Cantonese story times
• $ 500.00 for Children’s Programming - Lunar New Year
• $ 515.34 for Rigaig Junior Builder wooden engineering set for Discovery Center and class visits
• $ 769.11 for MakeyMakey STEM Kit
• $ 800.00 for Adult Programming - Winter Events (Asian Art Museum programs, Black History Month
• $ 800.00 for Grand Programming - Fall/Winter 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 collections, programs, and services. It is recommended that the City Council accept $5,073.37 from the FOL, amend the Library Department’s FY 2024-25 Operating Budget, and approve Budget Amendment Number 25.026.