Supplemental Collection Equity Award Y2 - Wailuku Public Library


Funds from the award will be used to purchase books and materials for a series of book kits targeting parents and caregivers titled: Growing My Garden—Keiki Self-Care Toolkits.  The goal of the kits is to support parents and caregivers in cultivating "seeds" of mental and emotional well-being in their children, their families, and themselves. Each kit contains 4-5 books, an activity guide and activities to support a healthy “garden of the mind”.

Awardee

Project Lead: Jessica Gleason

Demographics

Age Group: Children (0-12 yrs.), Adults (19-64 yrs.)
Geographic Type: Rural
Issues & Interests: Behavioral/Social Determinants of Health
Race & Ethnicity: American Indians, Asians/Asian Americans, Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latin Americans, Native Hawaiians, Other Pacific Islanders
Roles of Participants Project is Intended to Serve: General Public, Health Professional, Library or Information Professional, Public Health Professional

Award Details

Funding Source: Region 5
Project Category: Outreach
Period of Performance: Feb 1, 2023 - Apr 30, 2023
Project Status: Awarded

Project Funding