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a. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept a grant from the Pacific Library Partnership for $9,000 to expand materials available in the Outdoor Adventure Kits collection at the Monterey County Free Libraries; and
b. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept non-standard elements of the grant award agreement; and
c. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept up two to amendments or increases in this grant award that do not substantially change terms and conditions or increase the grant award more than 20% ($1,800) for a total not to exceed $10,800.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept a grant from the Pacific Library Partnership for $9,000 to expand materials available in the Outdoor Adventure Kits collection at the Monterey County Free Libraries; and
b. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept non-standard elements of the grant award agreement; and
c. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept up two to amendments or increases in this grant award that do not substantially change terms and conditions or increase the grant award more than 20% ($1,800) for a total not to exceed $10,800.
SUMMARY:
Monterey County Free Libraries has been awarded a grant from the Pacific Library Partnership to add more materials and enhanced development of the Outdoor Adventure Kits, a part of the Library of Things collections.
DISCUSSION:
Monterey County Free Libraries has a variety of kits in the Library of Things collections. These include bundles of books and toys, along with select equipment or specialized items. All Library of Things collections are intended to be borrowed by the public, and provide a variety of formats for a purpose or on a theme, bundled into one kit for easy checkout. Library of Things include Dementia Kits for older adults and ca...
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