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Page 3 of 4 <br />described their excitement about the space-themed game and enjoyed meaningful book <br />conversations with younger volunteers. <br /> <br />Participants in 2024 also suggested a few improvements for future years, such as more <br />training for volunteers on program logistics, offering additional individual prizes to complement <br />the raffle drawings, and providing clear community messaging about how and when the raffle <br />winners are selected. All of these suggestions have been incorporated into the planning for the <br />2025 Summer Reading Program. <br /> <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br />The 2025 Summer Reading Program began on Saturday, May 31, 2025, and will run through <br />Sunday, August 3. This year’s theme, “Level Up at Your Library,” draws inspiration from <br />games, puzzles, and STEM activities, offering interactive and educational experiences <br />designed to engage readers of all ages. <br /> <br />Participants sign up for the program at the Library and track their reading using themed <br />gameboards, which are available in person to encourage visits to the library. The program is <br />open to babies, children, teens, and adults, with reading and activity tracks designed for each <br />age group. The program is promoted through the library’s website, newsletter, social media, <br />the Library and Recreation Activity Guide, and outreach to Pleasanton Unified School District <br />families. <br /> <br />Prize incentives remain a key feature of the program. The Friends of the Pleasanton Library <br />sponsor prizes for participants who meet their reading and activity goals. This year’s rewards <br />include popular items from past years, along with new prizes that reflect the “Level Up” theme. <br /> <br />Special events and performances, also supported in part by the Friends of the Pleasanton <br />Library, will take place at the library and in local parks. This summer’s highlights include the <br />kickoff event with Rhythm Builders, two park programs featuring Zippy, the department’s <br />Library and Recreation outreach vehicle, a “Level Up” Trivia Night at the Firehouse Arts <br />Center, Film Club for Adults, a teen graphic novel illustration workshop, and inclusive <br />storytimes for all ages and abilities, including baby, toddler, family, and sensory-friendly <br />options. Event information is available on the Library’s website, monthly calendar (Attachments <br />1 and 2), and through promotional flyers (Attachment 3). <br /> <br />The “Level Up at Your Library” theme offers a fun, accessible way for the community to explore <br />Library collections and activities throughout the summer. Centered on interactive learning for <br />all ages and abilities, the program supports the Library and Recreation Department’s mission: <br />“To build community through exceptional services and inclusive programming. Discover, <br />Connect, Belong.” <br /> <br />EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY <br />The Summer Reading Program promotes equity by providing free access to reading incentives <br />and events. The program encourages children and families from all walks of life to engage in <br />literacy activities and social connections during the summer months. Public library resources <br />and programs help level the playing field and support reading and educational opportunities for <br />all. <br />Page 18 of 22