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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $1,000 in grant funding from the California State Library to support Día de los niños/Día de los libros programs at Main and Grand Avenue Branch Libraries and approving Budget Amendment 19.051. (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 $1,000 in grant funding from the California State Library to support Día de los niños/Día de los libros programs at Main and Grand Avenue Branch Libraries and approving Budget Amendment 19.051.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
South San Francisco Public Library has been awarded $1,000 from California State Library to support Día de los niños/Día de los libros programs that celebrate the culture and heritage of many residents of South San Francisco. The nationally recognized celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The common goals of all Día de los niños programming are to:
• Celebrate children and connect them to the world of learning through books, stories and libraries.
• Nurture cognitive and literacy development in ways that honor and embrace a child’s home language and culture.
• Introduce families to community resources that provide opportunities for learning through multiple literacies.
• Recognize and respect culture, heritage and language as powerful tools for strengthening families and communities.
The South San Francisco programs will highlight cultural books, art, music, dance and film. Funds will be used for books to give to families, a performer, a craft activity and refreshments.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant funds will be used to amend the Library Department’s current FY 2018-19 Operating Budget per Budget Amendment 19.051. Receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing funding.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
The celebration of Día de los niños/Día de los libros is a commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages and cultures. The celebration of diversity and inclusiveness is included in the City Strategic Plan as Initiative Item #6.3.
CONCLUSION
Receipt of these funds will enable the Library to provide Día de los niños/Día de los libros programs that celebrate the culture and heritage of many residents of South San Francisco. It is recommended that the City Council accept $1,000 in grant funding and approving Budget Amendment 19.051.