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Li -aic. * The City of Azusa
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Azusa City Library 411
729. N. Dalton Ave.
Azusa, Ca 91702
AGENDA ITEM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PAYMANEH MAGHSOUDI, CITY LIBRARIAN
VIA: HENRY GARCIA, CITY ADMINISTRATOR,ills
DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 1997
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR SPONSORS
OF LIBRARY'S SUMMER READING PROGRAMS
BACKGROUND
For the past several years, children and youth of our community have had the opportunity to
participate in a series of educational and entertaining programs offered by the Azusa City Library
throughout the summer. During the course of these programs,the children of our community are
provided with an opportunity to experience live professional theater. It is through such
experiences that the children's educational and cultural knowledge are enhanced.
This year for the first time the Library also offered a special reading program for the teenagers
which proved to be very successful. Participation for this year reading program reached to 1200
registration. During the 8 week program, Library offered 8 special programs , from magic show
to Theater in the park.. Each performance hosted nearly 300 youngsters. During this program our
children read close to 11,000 books and received variety of incentives provided through the
generous donation from local business for their efforts in reading during the summer months.
The funding for these programs has been provided entirely through the generous sponsorship of
local businesses ,community organizations and individuals. As a result of these successful
programs, a permanent partnership has been established between the Library and local businesses
and community groups and we have added new sponsors each year.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is staff recommendation to award a certificate of appreciation to the following businesses and
groups for their continued support toward a very rewarding program for the youth of this
community. These certificate will be presented to the sponsors at a council meeting following
approval.
LIST OF SPONSORS
Arby's McDonald Restaurant
Book Fairs Norac
Azusa-Glendora Soroptomist Scholastic Book Fairs
Azusa City Recreation Department Shakey's
Barbies Balloon Boutique Six Flags Magic Mountain
Calmat Sizzler Restaurants
Criterion Catalyst Skate Junction
Friends of the Azusa City Library Walmart Store
Margaret Hall Western Disposal
Hansen's Juice, Inc.
Home Town Buffet
In-N- Out Burger
Knott's Berry Farm
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Zoo