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DEPT. LIB
CITY OF CARLSBAD -AGENDA BILL
TITLE: ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $3,000 FROM
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY IN SUPPORT OF THE
CARLSBAD READS TOGETHER PROGRAM, AND
APPROPRIATING DONATION TO THE LIBRARY’S
FRIENDS DONATIONS FUND.
THEFRIENDS OF THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY TO THE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
DEPT. HD.
CITY ATTY.
CITY MGR
Adopt Resolution No. 2004-257 accepting a donation of $3,000 from the Friends of the
Carlsbad Library, in support of the CARLSBAD READS TOGETHER program, appropriating
the funds to the Library’s Friends Donations Fund, and directing an appropriate letter of
thanks.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Carlsbad City Library is sponsoring a community-wide reading program, CARLSBAD
READS TOGETHER, featuring T. C. Boyle’s book, The tortilla curtain.
The Friends of the Carlsbad Library have donated $3,000 to the Library to cover the costs
related to the CARLSBAD READS TOGETHER program planned for September 2004. The
estimated costs are as follows:
Extra print copies (100) of the book
Audio cassettes (5)
Spanish language copies (3)
Printing & Publicity materials, Resource Guide
Honorariums for Speakers & Panelists
Food for Author Program
Total
$ 1,400.00
450.00
50.00
500.00
400.00
$ 3,000.00 $ 200.00
The donation is to be appropriated to the Library’s Friends Donations Fund.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Friends donation will allow the Library to provide this community-
wide program with no impact on the General Fund.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2004-257 accepting the $3,000 donation from the Friends of the
Carlsbad Library to the Carlsbad City Library in support of the CARLSBAD READS
TOGETHER program.
2. Press Release for CARLSBAD READS TOGETHER program.
JEPARTMENT CONTACT: CLIFF LANGE, (760) 602-2010, clanq@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
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RESOLUTION NO 2004-257
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $3,000
FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY TO THE
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY FOR THE CARLSBAD READS
TOGETHER PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING THE DONATION
TO THE LIBRARY'S FRIENDS DONATIONS FUND
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad City Library is sponsoring a community-wide reading
Irogram, CARLSBAD READS TOGETHER, featuring T.C. Boyle's book, The tortilla curtain;
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WHEREAS, The Friends of the Carlsbad Library have donated $3,000 to the Library to
:over the costs related to the program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
:arkbad, California, as follows:
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That the above recitations are true and correct.
That the City Council accepts the gift of $3,000 from the Friends
)f the Library on behalf of all citizens of Carlsbad, and hereby appropriates these funds to the
.ibrary's Friends Donations Fund.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
:ouncil of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 3rd day of
Auqust , 2004, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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EXHIBIT #2
NEWS RELEASE
August 2, 2004
For Information, Contact: Denise Vedder
City Communications Manager, (760) 434-2957
LIBRARY DEBUTS “CARLSBAD READS TOGETHER”
PROGRAM WITH THE TORTILLA CURTAINBY T.C. BOYLE
Boyle to Appear at Carlsbad Library on September 28
Carlsbad, CA ...
“Carlsbad Reads Together” program with a full schedule of events and
discussions centering on The Tortilla Curtain, a T.C. Boyle novel exploring the
issues of immigration and urban sprawl in Southern California. The program is
sponsored by the Friends of the Carlsbad City Library.
The City of Carlsbad Library is kicking off its exciting
A highlight of the program will be Boyle’s appearance at 7pm on Tuesday,
September 28 at the Ruby G. Shulman Auditorium in the Carlsbad City Library
complex at 1775 Dove Lane. In addition to discussing his book, Boyle will be
signing copies of The Tortilla Curtain and other books. The event is free and
open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
On September 30 at 7pm, the Library hosts a panel discussion at the
Auditorium entitled “Carlsbad Looks Behind The Tortilla Curtain.” The panel
will feature a cross-section of community members in what is sure to be a lively
exploration of the book‘s issues as they relate on a local level. Panel members
have not yet been selected. As with the prior event, this discussion is free and
open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
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According to Library Director Cliff Lange, the Library is ordering a sizable
quantity of Boyle’s book. He reports, “We are holding 10 ‘book club’ style
discussions, and are anticipating that many patrons will want to check out the
book before attending.” A special resource guide will also be available at Library
facilities and online at www.carlsbadlibrary.org.
The discussion group schedule for The Tortilla Curtain is as follows:
September 9 at 2pm
September 10 at 7pm
September 18 at loam
October 5 at 7pm
September 27 at 7pm
September 29 at 2pm
October 1 at 2pm
October 2 at loam
October 4 at 7pm
Cole Library (1250 Carlsbad Village Drive)
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Carlsbad City Library (1775 Dove Lane]
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Lange says the Library is looking forward to the discussions taking place this
fall as Carlsbad takes its unflinching look behind the Tortilla Curtain. For more
information on the program, please call 602-2042.
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