The budget for the year is included below. It includes donations from the Friends of the Library and items funded through grants. These items are mentioned in the notes. The budget does not include items that are already in the general library budget such as printing costs or staff salaries. Additionally, it does not take into account the funds that were needed to first start a program, for example toys that were purchased for storytime.
Item |
Cost per year |
Notes |
Programs |
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| Storytime: craft supplies, sensory bins, adaptive equipment, toys, bubbles, stickers, and name tags | $600 | This is to cover replacement costs. The initial investment on supplies was paid for in previous years. |
| Board Book Exploration | $1,200 | Included in collection budget. |
| Symphony Storytime: craft supplies and payment to the Oregon Symphony | $400 | Half will be paid by a donation from the Friends of the Library. |
| Beginngers Book Club: craft supplies and snacks | $480 | Books are provided through a donation from the Friends of the Library and not included in this budget. |
| Baby Playdate: replacement toys | $300 | |
| Little STEAMers: STEAM supplies and books | $1,000 | Provided through a LSTA grant. |
| Summer Reading: prizes, printing, and costs of programs | $5,000 | Half of the funding will come from the Friends of the Library |
| Kindergarten Readiness: craft supplies and snacks | $200 | |
| Make a Zine: program supplies | $100 | |
| Read to the Dogs: dog treats | $50 | |
| Home Daycare Outreach: craft supplies | $960 | |
| STEAM Saturday: STEAM supplies and book | $2,000 | Provided through a LSTA grant. |
| Programs Total | $12,290 | |
Education |
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| Early Literacy Practices-Caregivers: craft supplies, snacks, giveaway books | $300 | The $200 for giveaway books is provided through a donation from Friends of the Library. |
| New Parent Storytime/Tour: snacks and giveaway books | $260 | The $200 for giveaway books is provided through a donation from Friends of the Library. |
| Reading Levels: craft supplies, snacks, giveaway books | $300 | The $200 for giveaway books is provided through a donation from Friends of the Library. |
| Education Total | $860 | |
Total Yearly Budget (programs & education) |
$13,150 |
Early Childhood Literacy Program 