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Library Bookleggers Program In this program, trained adult volunteers conduct book talks about new and engaging books, taking the excitement right into classroom. Thirty-five Booklegger volunteers visit 328 classrooms each semester. All library Bookleggers are registered as School District volunteers. The City of Pleasanton Public Library dedicates more than 20 hours a week of staff time to the Booklegger program. The City also has a program, staffed by teen volunteers, which extends Booklegger into summer school. Those same teens that enjoyed Booklegger presentations through their elementary years can now return that gift to the community by booklegging to younger children in summer school. Paws to Read In response to needs identified by School District reading specialists, a unique partnership between the Pleasanton Library and the Pet Therapy Program of the Valley Humane Society was created. Children in grades 1-5 are invited to register fora 25- minute session and read aloud to certified pet therapy dogs. Results documented in a Utah study appear to verify that the comforting presence of the dogs creates a fun and nonjudgmental environment for children in which to enjoy reading. Sixty-four students were referred last year from elementary school reading specialists. Shared Catalog and Free Delivery of Public Library Books to the Schools All high school students and staff have access to the Library's online catalog and can place holds for materials. District and Library personnel provide delivery of public library books to Amador, Foothill and Village High Schools. Students, teachers or school librarians may request public library items to be delivered to the school library in about two days. Additionally, school users may access any of the public library databases from the schools using their library card or card number. Class Visits to the Public Library All teachers are encouraged to bring their classes to the Library for an hour-long fun and informative introduction to our Library and a primer on how to use any library. Over 20 preschool and elementary school classes tour the Library each semester. Teacher Communication: "Assignment Alert" District library staff and the City's library children's staff work to increase teacher awareness of what resources are available at the Library. The City has created an "Assignment Alert" web form where teachers can let us know what they are looking for in a particular assignment, and the Library can set aside a few books on the topic. The Library can help students much more effectively this way, and it also gives the City a communication vehicle back to the teacher when materials might be lacking to meet the assignment need. Page 6 of 8