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Pleasanton Library says summer reading drew about 3,800 sign-ups, added 3,833 free books
Summary
Library staff reported that the 2025 summer reading program had roughly 3,800 registrations, credited Friends of the Library support for prizes and free books, and said the program encouraged reading despite a small survey sample; staff proposed survey changes and partnership expansion.
Pleasanton library staff told the Library Commission on Dec. 4 that the library’s 2025 summer reading program, themed “Level Up at Your Library,” produced broader participation and community partnerships that staff say boosted engagement.
The presentation said registrations climbed to about 3,800 this year, compared with roughly 3,700 the year before, and that “it was exactly 1,000 adults that signed up,” a figure staff described as verified after reviewing the registration data. Staff also said the Friends of the Library funded most prizes and free books and that the program added 3,833 books to home libraries over the summer.
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