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Read. Follow. Verify.Library Services Grant Application Request
Record date · January 29, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The County Library Services department is requesting authorization to apply for a 'Science Across America' grant. The grant is offered through a partnership between HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and the Space Science Institute’s STAR Library Education Network.
This action determines whether the county library system will pursue external funding to support science-based educational programming for residents.
Who It Affects
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Library Services
The department must receive board approval before they are permitted to submit the grant application.
County Residents
Residents may have access to new science-based educational programming if the grant application is successful.
Key Facts
- Library Services is seeking approval to apply for the 'Science Across America' grant.
- The grant is administered through the STAR Library Education Network (STAR Net).
- The grant involves collaboration with HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and the Space Science Institute.
- The request was introduced on November 24, 2025.
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- The file number for this agenda item is 16775.
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