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Home My WebLink AboutP2 - Build a Mariners Library FundBuild a Mariners Library Fund Newport Beach Public Library P.O. Box 3065 Newport Beach California 92659 949 - 644 -3150 committee Marian Bergeson, Honorary Choir Theresa Burke Chose, Co -Choir Chris Wilkinson, Co -Choir Jill & Bruce Ayres Lisa & Gory Baler Cyndie & Doug Borcoman Susie & Gory Coll Tracey & Hugh Doschbach Kay & Paul Dovis Susan & Randall Friend Lisa & Gory Gerson Judy & Tam Gielow Susan & Chip Graham Anissa & Brian Gurnee Kolhi & Bob Haskell Kathleen & Ben Jockson Jill & Jim Kalmbach Jeona & Matt Kawamura Kathy & Brian Killeleo Jayne & Thomas Lally Carolyn & Kerry Mangano Allyson & Paul McDonald Peggy & Robert M<Kennon Lanie & Steve Murr Ann & Scott Romser Dona & Gory Ritchie Garnet & John Thompson Jo & Charlie Vander,ort Betsy & Robert Von't Hof Kimmy & Wotty Watson supporters City of Newport Beach Newport -Mesa Unified School District Newport Beach Public Library Friends of the Newport Bec:h Public Library Newport Beach Public Library Foundation City Council Agenda Item P2 April 23, 2002 To: Mayor and Members of City Council From: Board of Library Trustees Re: Build A Mariners Library Fund The grassroots committee for Build A Mariners Library fund will make a presentation on the joint project to build a Mariners public- school library, the Rally at Mariners Park on April 20, and the current fundraising activities. Build A Mariners Library Committee: Marian Bergeson, Honorary Chair Theresa Burke Chase, Co -Chair Chris Wilkinson, Co -Chair The Committee and library staff have prepared a brief PowerPoint presentation to provide basic information about the project and to assist in the fundraising. As of April 15, 2002, the Committee has raised $161,569. The funds have all been deposited into the City of Newport Beach Escrow Account 800 -2294. cc: Patrick Bartolic, Chair Board of Library Trustees Outstanding print, electronic and audiovisual resources for children, teens, adults and seniors. MT The City of Newport Beach ` `Y ®Newport MesUnified School District I ...joining together to bring the dream to reality, through: -Fundraising -Ongoing joint support -Joint staffing 4 1 • r. r :a one..- tune opportunity to { Build a state- of-the art, high -tech facility Receive over $2 million in grant funds -Join *.a grassroots effort to raise $1 million, to create a valuable resource for library users of all ages, for generations to come •Maximize use of grant funds from California Proposition 14 (awarded through the California Public Library Construction & Renovation Act) -Take advantage of priority funding for joint use public - school projects 2 For children: -Separate children's room to serve as school library -Separate school entrance -Children's reference desk - •Storytime room that doubles as a classroom •12 public computers reserved for children -Librarians always available to work with children -Expanded school and public library collections -Homework Center, complete with 5 homework PC's For teens: 2 •A Teen Center -Public computers for teens -Lounge chairs -Study tables -Young adult paperbacks The' City of Newport Beach has: ,Voted to support the project -Retained Thirtieth Street Architects inc, for a design concept -Committed to relocate athletic facilities as needed rProvided $380,000 annually to run Mariners Branch Library j -Provided online resources at all the branches -Provided over 325,000 items for circulation at any branch and the Central Library —7- i Lam' '+wrw 8 www.n"portbe ibrary.org 11 The Newport-Mesa Unified School District will: -Work with public library staff to develop children's library services -Provide materials for a school library & add the Mariners School Library collection to the joint library collection -Provide a Mariners Elementary School librarian to staff the Children's Library s Members of the community have formed the "Build a Mariners Library Fund" Committee to raise the required $1,000,000 in matching funds. -Marian Bergeson, Honorary Chair -Theresa Burke Chase, Co -Chair 6I. -Chris Wilkinson, Co -Chair 10 W1NN 5 -Friends of the Library -Newport Beach Public Library Foundation 11 2 V How can you help? Make a difference by: -Mailing a tax deductible donation to: Build a Mariners Library Fund Newport Beach Public Library A Box 3065 Newport Beach, CA 92659 -Calling 949 - 644 -3150 to volunteer -Helping with mailings, canvassing and other fundraising activities -Attending public forums, to contribute input on the new facility ki v. n_wponeacM@rary.org Thank you for your support! 13 7