The wheels on the bookmobile go ‘round and ‘round, providing library resources to those who cannot travel to their community library.
April 12 is National Bookmobile Day, which celebrates the more than 900 bookmobiles providing vital services throughout the United States.
Tulsa City-County Library unveiled a new bookmobile last November which was made possible with a donation from Ruth Nelson, a longtime supporter of literacy and libraries. The colorful vehicle features Wi-Fi, holds up to 3,000 library items and has a mobile stage to offer programming at stops. The library’s Outreach Services department makes nearly 50 visits to area assisted living communities and family housing complexes each month.
You can see the bookmobile in action on National Bookmobile Day at these stops:
· Zarrow Manor, 2025 E 71st Street - 10-10:50 a.m.
· University Village, 8555 S Lewis – 11:15 a.m.-12:05p.m.
· Savannah Landing, 1111 E 60th Street – 3:45-4:35 p.m.
· Riverchase, 7901 S Riverside Drive – 4:50-5:40 p.m.
· London Square, 2217 E 59th Street – 6:40-7:30 p.m.
Since the 1930s, TCCL has made it a priority to deliver essential reading and learning materials to readers of all ages. The first bookmobile had sides opened with shelving for nearly 600 books.
For a complete list of bookmobile location stops and the monthly schedule, call the AskUs Hotline, 918-549-7323, or visit the webpage, www.tulsalibrary.org/services/bookmobile
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