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a. Authorize and approve the Director of the Monterey County Free Libraries to accept donations totaling $106,128 from various non-profit and community support groups for purchase of library materials, programs, and supplies, and
b. Authorize the Director of the Monterey County Free Libraries to take all steps necessary to implement purchasing or otherwise utilizing these donations
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize and approve the Director of the Monterey County Free Libraries to accept donations totaling $106,128 from various non-profit and community support groups for purchase of library materials, programs, and supplies, and
b. Authorize the Director of the Monterey County Free Libraries to take all steps necessary to implement purchasing or otherwise utilizing these donations
DISCUSSION:
These donations assist MCFL in continuing to enhance materials and programs for the public, as well as support and expand services to our communities, including craft supplies, books and facility beautification. The Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries and various Friends of the Libraries groups also donate to support the expenses of MCFL's annual Staff Day. This is a full day of training for all library staff and takes place in person so lunch and snacks are provided, enabling learning throughout the day. All funds expended on food and expenses for Staff Day are from these donations. The Friends of the Seaside Library support a bottled water service for staff use. This water is also shared with the Big Sur Library, which has no drinking water to the building.
6/16/26 Friends of the Marina Library $1,907.27
6/29/26 Friends of the Marina Library $2,855.16
7/1/26 Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library $400.00
7/20/26 Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries $5,000.00
(library opening groundbreaking ceremony)
7/20/26 Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries $92,225.00
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