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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LEILA HASSEN, CITY LIBRARIAN
DATE: JULY 21, 2025
SUBJECT: AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION GRANT ACCEPTANCE
BACKGROUND:
The Azusa City Library has been awarded an American Library Association Building Capacity
grant in the amount of $10,000 to support the Inspired Citizenship program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1)Accept the $10,000 grant award from the American Library Association.
ANALYSIS:
The Azusa City Library is the recipient of an American Library Association (ALA) Building
Library Capacity Grant for New Americans, Immigrants, and Refugees. This grant provides
funding for facilitation and materials related to the Adult Literacy Inspired Citizenship program at
the Azusa City Library and offsite locations in Azusa, including Azusa Unified School District
campuses, and other community partner venues. The Inspired Citizenship program includes Civics
instruction, mock interviews, one-on-one and group tutoring sessions provided by Adult Literacy
staff and volunteer tutors, as well as naturalization orientation and N-400 application clinics
provided by community partner organizations. These funds will also support activities that
empower newly naturalized citizens to further their education, seek better employment
opportunities, obtain a U.S. Passport, register to vote, and become more involved in the
community.
Approved
City Council
July 21, 2025
Canyon City Foundation Grant
July 21, 2025
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no General Fund fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. This grant will
support the operation of the Library’s Inspired Citizenship program. Upon Council acceptance of
the grant, Finance staff will increase the FY 2025/26 budget by the grant award amount under
account 28-30-511-164.
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
Regina Sells-Arnold Leila Hassen
Adult Literacy Coordinator City Librarian
Reviewed and Approved:
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager
Attachment:
1) American Library Association Grant Award Notice
From: Michael Dowling <mdowling@ala.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:54 AM
To: Regina Sells-Arnold <Regina.Sells-Arnold@azusaca.gov>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] ALA Building Library Capacity Grant
CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when
opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Regina: Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that you have been Azusa City Library has been awarded one of the sixteen ALA Building Library Capacity Grants for New Americans (immigrants and refugees) A press release will be sent out at the end of today and an announcement will appear in Wednesday’s AL Direct e-newsletter. I will follow up with information/details on documents we need to provide you with the funds. I look forward to working with you. Kind regards, Michael
Michael Dowling
Director, Chapter Relations and Intl Relations Offices
American Library Association
225 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60601
p +1 800-545-2433 ext 3200