Pinoleville Pomo Nation

Pinoleville Pomo Nation Library will implement culturally tailored literacy programs and improve its cultural resources collection. Reading programs conducted with partners will target families in Head Start, youth in the Ukiah Unified School District, and participants in the Vocational Rehabilitation program. The library also will offer a monthly class on the Northern Pomo Language, history, and other traditional skills, as well as a series of six financial literacy classes. Based on community interest, the library will acquire more books by Native authors as well as historical and resource materials that can be part of the circulating collection. These activities will help foster literacy, strengthen cultural knowledge sharing, and improve community access to the library.