HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-21 - BLT - 08 Donations for the Library $15,480
Recommendation:
Staff requests the Board of Library Trustees approves the acceptance of a donation from the Newport
Beach Public Library Foundation to enhance specific collections and programs.
Discussion:
The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation has offered a donation of $15,480.00 to support specific
Library collections and programs. The Library Foundation has accepted these designated gifts from
community members who have specified their interests. These specific gifts are listed below:
Audiobooks $ 80.00
Balboa Branch materials $ 100.00
Central Library books $ 10,100.00
Central Library materials in subject field of religion/spirituality $ 2,500.00
Children’s materials $ 500.00
Mariners Branch children’s materials $ 100.00
Literacy Program $ 2,100.00
Staff recommends the acceptance of this donation by the Library Board of Trustees. If accepted the
donation will be submitted to the City Council for approval and allocation into appropriate operating
accounts for the Library.
TO: LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: Library Services Department
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
949-717-3810 thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Melissa Kelly, Library Support Services
TITLE: Donation Acceptance from the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation