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WE%u2019LL BRING THE LIBRARY TO YOUBookmobiles are a vital part of public library services, bringing access to information and resources for lifelong learning to preschoolers, seniors and all community members when visiting a physical library location is difficult. ACLA%u2019s three bookmobiles service a wide variety of populations. The senior route caters to older adults. The preschool route delivers services exclusively to Head Start programs and select daycares. The community route services locations that don%u2019t have a library. ACLA also assists larger libraries in reaching their outlying populations. For the preschoolers, each bookmobile visit includes a story-time, followed by a visit out to the bookmobile to select their own book to read in their classroom. Our senior bookmobile delivers requested materials to senior high rises and assisted living facilities as well as book trucks loaded with various large print, non-fiction, and A/V materials to supplement their requests. ACLA%u2019s bookmobiles continue to be a popular alternative to the traditional library. The stats below tell the story of our efforts in 2024.%u2022 Total Miles Traveled %u2013 17,546%u2022 Total Miles Traveled to Senior/Preschool facilities %u2013 11,168%u2022 Preschool Classrooms Visited %u2013 64%u2022 Senior Facilities Visited %u2013 51%u2022 Community Stops in Allegheny County %u2013 5%u2022 Increase in Visits since 2023 %u2013 10.1%%u2022 Increase in Circulation since 2024 %u2013 3.5%TALENT BANKIn 2024, ACLA saw the continued success of its The Talent Bank %u2013 a resource that has helped local libraries acquire the interest and talents of community members to serve in leadership positions.Since the inception of the program in 2021, ACLA and its 46 member libraries have acquired several new community representatives who are providing strong leadership and representation on our local library boards.While librarians and library staff are the faces you see behind the reference desk, library boards provide the strategic vision that is crucial for their library%u2019s long-term success. ACLA%u2019s library boards, and the volunteer committees are in a unique position to serve their communities, and it is essential that library leadership reflects the richness and diversity of those communities.Those interested can visit ACLA%u2019s website and submit an expression of interest. An individual%u2019s information will be sent to their local library for consideration. Libraries will independently reach out to each applicant to discuss volunteer opportunities for boards and/or committees.Library boards often have a range of subcommittees for individuals to serve. Board and committee service are on a voluntary basis and do not offer financial compensation. Those interested should visit ACLA%u2019s website for more information %u2013 aclalibraries.org.