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SUBJECT:

Apply For and Accept Wal-Mart Foundation Grant for Children's Books

REPORT IN BRIEF

This report is a request to apply for and to expend funds awarded by the Wal-Mart Foundation. Sunnyvale Public Library's proposal has been approved with an award in the amount of $1,000 for "Easy Reader" books for the Children's materials collection.

BACKGROUND

Wal-Mart Foundation has offered small monetary grants to benefit diverse local communities. These grants are made to meet the needs of specific populations in the community.

EXISTING POLICY

The discussion contained in this report is related to a portion of the Library Sub-Element of the City of Sunnyvale General Plan that was adopted by the City Council on February 6, 1990. Sub-Element Policy 6.2A.2: Give high priority to the collection of materials for young children, their parents, teachers, and day care providers is supported by Action Statement 6.2A.2a: Select multiple copies of most wanted titles for young children.

DISCUSSION

The Wal-Mart Foundation has offered grants to benefit local communities. Sunnyvale Public Library has had a significant increase in demand for "Easy Reader" materials for beginning readers. The Wal-Mart grant funds will be used to purchase these materials for the Library for use by young children in the community.

FISCAL IMPACT

The Finance and Library Departments agree that to facilitate the expenditure of this small grant, the $1,000 should be placed in the Library's Donation Fund and spent from this fund.

PUBLIC CONTACT

1. Public contact was made through posting of the Council agenda on the City's official notice bulletin board, posting of the agenda and report on the City's web page, and the availability of the report in the Library and the City Clerk's Office.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Council approves use of Wal-Mart funds for purchase of library materials.
2. Council rejects use of Wal-Mart funds for purchase of library materials.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends Alternative #1.

Prepared by:
Susan W. Denniston
Administrative Librarian

Reviewed by:
Victoria L. Johnson
Director, Libraries

Mary Bradley
Director, Finance

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