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a. Authorize and approve the Director of the Monterey County Free Libraries (“MCFL”) to accept donations totaling $93,326.49 from various non-profit and community support groups for purchase of library materials, programs, and supplies, and
b. Authorize the Director of the MCFL to take all steps necessary to implement purchasing or otherwise utilizing these donations.
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RECOMMENDATION/SUMMARY:
a. Authorize and approve the Director of the Monterey County Free Libraries (“MCFL”) to accept donations totaling $93,326.49 from various non-profit and community support groups for purchase of library materials, programs, and supplies, and
b. Authorize the Director of the MCFL to take all steps necessary to implement purchasing or otherwise utilizing these donations.
DISCUSSION:
Monterey County Free Libraries is very fortunate to have dedicated non-profit and community support groups who regularly donate funds toward library materials, programs, and supplies. These include Friends of the Library groups at many branches, and the Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries.
From October 1, 2024 - June 13, 2025, the following donations were received by MCFL:
10/1/24 Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library $400.00
11/5/24 Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library $400.00
11/27/24 Friends of Marina Library $1,767.98
12/1/24 Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library $400.00
12/9/24 Friends of the Carmel Valley Library $854.47
12/13/24 Friends of the King City Library $620.14
12/23/24 Foundation of the Monterey County Free Libraries $83,450.00
1/7/25 Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library $400.00
2/4/25 Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library $400.00
2/5/25 Friends of the Big Sur Library $1,000.00
3/4/25 Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library $400.00
3/23/25 Friends of the King City Library $352.27
3/23/25 Friends of the King City Library $81.51
4/1/25 Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library $400.00
4/9/25 Friends of the Marina Library $1,559.86
5/1/25 Friends of the Andy Aus...
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