HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-26; Library Board of Trustees; 03; Permanent StoryWalk Project
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Meeting Date: March 26, 2025
To: Library Board of Trustees
From: Jennifer Benson, Librarian
Staff Contact: Jennifer Benson, Librarian
jennifer.benson@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2342
Subject: Permanent StoryWalk Project
District: All
Recommended Action
Receive a presentation on StoryWalk, the library’s upcoming permanent installation at Buena
Vista Reservoir Park. Executive Summary
Staff will provide information on the inaugural permanent StoryWalk at Buena Vista Reservoir
Park. The StoryWalk, in partnership with the city’s Parks & Recreation Department, will consist
of 23 exhibit frames that display double-page spreads of a picture book along a path in the park. Explanation & Analysis
None. Next Steps
None. Fiscal Analysis
No financial impact.
Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on the permanent StoryWalk
project is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact
on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action
may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA
Guidelines. Exhibits
None.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Staff Report
Permanent StoryWalk Project
Jennifer Benson, Librarian
Library & Cultural Arts Department
March 26, 2025
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TODAY'S PRESENTATION
•Development of StoryWalks
•Vision
•Budget
•Marketing
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DEVELOPMENT
•Origination
•Library's past temporary StoryWalks
•Evolution to permanent StoryWalks
•Partnership with Parks & Recreation
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Vacker Sign
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VISION
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•Buena Vista Reservoir Park
•Style and installation
•Completion timeline
Vacker Sign
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Buena Vista Reservoir Park
Aluminum frame and post
Backer panel Vacker Sign
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VISION
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BUDGET
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18"x24" Aluminum angled frame
with aluminum post ready for
in-ground installation (23)
$272 each $6256
18"x24" Custom backers (23)$38 each $874
Shipping $178
Installation Parks &Rec.$7250
Total $14558
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MARKETING
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•Community celebration upon completion
•Routine marketing in library eNewsletters,
social media and website
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