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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $7,500 from the California State Library to support Project Read through the Adult Literacy Services and Family Literacy Services programs and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and approving Budget Amendment Number 26.057. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $7,500 from the California State Library to support Project Read's Adult Literacy Services and Family Literacy Services programs and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Operating Budget and approving Budget Amendment Number 26.057. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Project Read was previously informed that an award in the amount of $99,780 from the California State Library was granted to support the continuation of the Adult Literacy Services (ALS) and Family Literacy Services (FLS) programs for low-literacy adults and families in North San Mateo County. Subsequently, Project Read has received an additional $7,500 in supplemental award funds to further support and expand program activities.
Project Read's Adult and Family Literacy Services programs support adults and families through individualized literacy instruction, volunteer tutor development, and access to library resources. Adult learners receive one-on-one and small group tutoring tailored to their goals, while families participate in early literacy programming that strengthens shared reading practices, early language development, and family engagement in learning. The allocation will strengthen adult and family literacy programming by expanding access to library materials and services, supporting volunteer tutor training and learner support, and sustaining early literacy services for families with young children. This includes adult tutoring held in dedicated library ...
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