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Science Fair Support <br />Library staff work with the District to support the annual "Science Fun Fair" to supply <br />books useful to students as they conduct their science projects. Additionally, we <br />provide a booklet with information on how to research science fair topics using Library <br />resources online and in person. The Library also provides ascience-related program <br />during the science fair preparation period for interested elementary students. <br />School Textbooks <br />The District provides textbooks to the public library for use by students after school. <br />Both students and their parents heavily use them during the time they spend at the <br />Library. <br />High School Credit Programs <br />The Library sponsors numerous history, music, literature and science programs for <br />teens and adults which are offered to local teachers as potential extra credit sources for <br />their students. The programs include author talks, experiments, film discussions and <br />theater or music performances. <br />Rides to School <br />This traffic-calming program began many years ago as a partnership to combat peak- <br />hour traffic in Pleasanton. The City partnered with the District to promote the use of <br />commute alternatives, including carpooling, walking, biking and using public <br />transportation to and from school. <br />Currently, the program includes: <br />A web-based pooling program; <br />A joint City-School District-Wheels school transportation mailing which <br />promotes walking, biking, carpooling and public transportation (bus for middle <br />and high schools only): <br />Drop-off/pick-up procedures fliers to schools; <br />Suggested routes to school maps for each elementary school; <br />Safety valet program (year-round with Valet of the Year recognition at the <br />first June City Council meeting); <br />Walk-to-school days at elementary schools in the fall; <br />r Bike-to-school week promotion at middle schools in spring; and <br />Programs to promote riding public transportation, carpooling, walking or biking <br />to school as necessary, i.e., the Walk 'n' Roll to School Campaign. <br />The City manages and administers the majority of the program elements. Also, we <br />provide materials and refreshments for events such as the walk to school day and safety <br />valet incentive parties. The District's role is to assist in promoting the program at the <br />District level. At the individual schools, school administrators work directly with our staff <br />to implement the safety valet program (elementary schools), distribute materials and <br />promote the walk and bike programs. <br />Page 7 of 8 <br />