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Report regarding a resolution accepting $14,255 from the South San Francisco Friends of the Library to support Library programs, collections and supplies, and approving Budget Amendment 23.068. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting $14,255 from the South San Francisco Friends of the Library to support Library programs, collections and supplies, and approving Budget Amendment 23.068.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The South San Francisco Friends of the Library (FOL) do most of their fundraising though book sales in the Main Library. In addition to a daily sale in the lobby, the Friends schedule several "pop-up" book sales throughout the 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. These meetings were postponed through the height of the pandemic. This staff report covers Friends donations from pre-pandemic times approved in fiscal year 2019 - 20, FOL Board member approvals from 2020 through June 2022 and this fiscal year's donations approved at general meetings during 2022-23.
The $14,255 in donations includes:
1. $2,485 for books and online resources
2. $1,800 for story time craft kits
3. $1,800 for makerspace supplies
4. $1,920 for adult programs
5. $1,350 for National Library Week activities, volunteer recognition and open house events
6. $4,500 for Summer Learning Challenge activities and programs
7. $400 for staff appreciation
FISCAL IMPACT
FOL donations in the amount of $14,255 will be used to amend the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget.
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 commun...
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