Sponsor: Library
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Grant from the Roseville Rotary Club to the Ramsey County Library - Roseville
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Recommendation
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Accept the 2023 grant of $18,870 from the Roseville Rotary Club to the Ramsey County Library - Roseville.
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Background and Rationale
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The Roseville Rotary Club has been a long-term supporter of the Ramsey County Library and would like to generously grant $18,870 to the Ramsey County Library Roseville branch with the stipulation that the funds be used to purchase cabinets, tables and chairs for the Reading Room in the children’s department.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
The generous support of the Roseville Rotary Club enhances Ramsey County Library’s ability to serve the county’s diverse communities. This new furniture will provide a more welcoming environment for our youth patrons and their families while they participate in library programs like Family Storytime, Paws to Read and MakerKids. Homework Help is a library program that serves students who need additional assistance with after school homework. New Americans and East African residents make up 80% of the requests for homework assistance and youth participating in the program.
Community Participation Level and Impact
No community engagement was conducted, but the funds will be used to purchase new furniture, which will improve the children’s department.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
This grant is not part of the Library department’s approved 2023 budget. These funds will be placed in the Library department’s Trust and Agency Fund and expended on furniture for the children’s department at the Ramsey County Library - Roseville.
Last Previous Action
None.
Attachments
1. Roseville Rotary Club Memo