Times are approximate, we will try to stay on schedule but detours and unforeseen circumstances sometimes arise. A library on wheels, the bookmobile currently visits 48 stops every three weeks in the city of bloomington and the golden prairie public library district which contracts with bloomington public library for services to its residents the bookmobile weighs 33,000 pounds, is 32. Also use the bloomington recycle coach noted to the right for your neighborhood schedule. The bloomington bookmobile doesnt go to the poor side of town. Bookmobile schedule 3 arrival times open house dates 3 flying horse 3 birthday treats 3 upcoming events 3. Residents within the district are eligible for bloomington public library cards and can utilize the bloomington public library, the bookmobile, and bloomington public librarys online resources. Home il mclean bloomington bloomington library bookmobile bloomington library bookmobile hours bloomington library bookmobile hours libraries within 10 miles. Check out our online card catalog at the top of the page by clicking here or by clicking on the catalog tab. It is a library on wheels, filled with an assortment of books. They will also be available for pickup at the scheduled bookmobile stop the following week. Due to the covid19 pandemic, there will be no bookmobile stops until further notice. Danny rice, circulation and outreach services supervisor for bloomington public library, sits in the front seat of the new bookmobile. The head of the bloomington library board says the library will create six new bookmobile stops west of veterans parkway.
To receive a paper copy of the bookmobile schedule in. Bloomington public library is located in bloomington, il. Bookmobile schedule kokomohoward county public library. Visit the woodbury county library, cord memorial library, hornick public library, or pierson public library. In the case of bookmobile stop cancelations, we will do our best to contact. Bloomington public library bookmobile bloomington, il. You can check out, return, and request items from a bookmobile stop near you. Those who use the bookmobile can also sign up for stopspecific text messages. Bloomington library adds west side bookmobile service wglt.
Scheduled bookmobile stops can be found by selecting the desired stop on the left. You could see it that way, but many bloomington public library trustees arent so sure thats the real problem. Monday click on a red marker for stop address and directions. Evaluation of new bookmobiles scheduled stops underway. Bookmobile schedule monroe county public library, indiana. April 2019march 2020 schedule a schedule b schedule a schedule a bookmobile stops. Bloomington bookmobile dispensing books, gathering data wglt. Bookmobile we bring craftsmanship to short run printing.
In addition to a collection of new and popular books and dvds on the bookmobile, you can check out anything from icpls collection by placing a hold and requesting pickup at the bookmobile. You may also return materials checked out from the main library or ellettsville branch to the bookmobile. Bloomington public library and normal public library teamed up to bring a fun program to teens in our area. The bloomington library bookmobile alternates every 3 weeks at these near by stops. However, in 1976, the bookmobile s lower panels had rusted and thus the bookmobile was reconditioned and given a beautiful new paint job. It has regular stops in the community to make accessing materials more convenient for you. Each khcpl bookmobile has a large collection of materials for young children to teens, as well as a small collection of adult materials. Bloomington public library bookmobile is located at 205 east olive street bloomington, il 61701. A new bloomington public library bookmobile will start driving around town on april. I became an lta, the home delivery coordinator, and a bookmobile driver all at once. Bloomington six new bookmobile stops on the citys west side have been added to. It has regular stops in the community to make accessing. Reserved items scheduled to be picked up from a bookmobile stop may be picked up at the main library during this time in the holds pickup room. Encourage high standards of maintenance and operation of all property in crestwicke subdivision dedicated to the common use or benefit of all residents.
Bookmobile may add 6 stops on bloomingtons west side. Of course, when i started the position, i did not have a commercial drivers license. Enable the provision of services and facilities of common benefit to the residents. The bookmobile schedule is listed below by name of. Go to main using the library page get a library card. This photo courtesy of mclean county museum of history. Bookmobiles carry library materials to schools, daycares, apartment complexes, and neighborhoods.
The bookmobile is a mobile library service from the iowa city public library icpl. Olive st bloomington, il 61701 3098286091 entrance and parking on the south side of the building. The bookmobile contains everything from children s. Bookmobile service monroe county public library, indiana mcpl. The name withers public library was removed from the bookmobile as the new bloomington public library was set to open in 1977. Crestwicke homeowners association hoa was established in 1973. The bloomington public library bookmobile committee met for the first time tuesday photo by joe ragusawjbc. Bloomington public librarys bookmobile saw little activity when it was stationed at miller park a few years ago. Checkout books, movies, music, audio books, and magazines get. The bookmobile schedule is listed below by name of stop. History of the bookmobile illinois library association.
Bloomington library bookmobile hours bloomington, il. Materials may be returned to any stop on the schedule or to these locations. I also hope you are feeling relaxed, recharged and ready to start a new school year i am so excited for the 201718 school year and look forward to seeing all of. Bloomington, il 61704 i hope everyone had the chance to enjoy the summer. Bloomington six new bookmobile stops on the citys west side have been added to new maps being distributed by the bloomington public library. Perry county public library tell city 2328 tell street tell city in 47586 or perry county public library cannelton 210 s 8th street cannelton in 47520 or any evergreen library. Teens learned the basics of cryptography and code breaking while working with team members and competing against other teams to find clues, defeat a laser maze, and win prizes. The training of a bookmobile driver part 1 illinois. Bloomington recycle coach to determine days for garage, recycle, brush, and bulk waste pick up. Bookmobile service monroe county public library, indiana. At bookmobile, we appreciate the care, time, and effort that book publishers invest in their titles, and we devote the same high degree of care and attention to printing.
We print books right and keep them on schedule, offering the perfect balance between technical innovation and traditional bookprinting values. Bookmobile gail borden public library district elgin, illinois. Bookmobile committee discusses new stops wjbc am 1230. The move partly addresses a flap caused by a lack of west side bookmobile service. The bookmobile also offers holds pickup, materials return, and staff information assistance. Click on a location below, and youll find a map of the surrounding area, including where the bookmobile parks. Bloomington library trustees discuss lack of bookmobile. The bookmobile is your neighborhood branch of the ames public library. Pt conference times 2 stevenson safety 2 principal read 2 battle of the books 2 flying horse 3 isu college mentors 3 nurses notes 3 sweaty selfies 3 eek patrols lunch outside, weather 3 student council 4 square 1 art 4 international walk day 5 late arrivals 5 bookmobile schedule 5. Check the schedule and map for dates and look for changes. The bloomington bookmobile is adding six stops to its schedule for residents in the old east side, and west bloomington. There are 23 bookmobile stops around the city and county, so theres one close to you.
Bloomington public schools district 87 inside this issue. Bookmobile schedule january, february, and march 2020. By olivia buck at the end of january, i moved into a new position at bloomington public library. Two of them, at miller park and bloomington bookmobile dispensing books, gathering data wglt. Bloomington public library has a bookmobile, driveup service, a patio and more parking than normals library. In order to reduce barriers and promote equitable access for all members of the community, the library will waive all unpaid overdue fines and collection agency fees, and eliminate fines for all late returns moving forward, effective march 1.
In february of 1999, bloomington public library purchased a new bookmobile. Bloomington public librarys mobile library the bookmobile makes 48 area stops every 3 weeks. In the event of inclement weather or mechanical difficulties, the library may cancel a scheduled bookmobile stop or homebound delivery. Bloomington public library will be having a library bookmobile at meatheads to get kids excited about reading. It offers everchanging collections of highdemand materials for all ages including bestselling books, recent and classic movies on dvd, audiobooks, music cds, magazines, and more. Winter 2020 bookmobile schedule peoria public library.
To receive a paper copy of the bookmobile schedule in the mail, call 3098286092. Pritzker vows lobbyist ethics changes as early as next weeks veto session. Peoria, illinois 61615 309 4972068 bookmobile schedule. Bloomington public library bookmobile can be reached at 3098286091. To quote the bloomington solid waste website the only holiday that collection does not take place is christmas day. Bloomington public library books are just the beginning. The 35by11foot bookmobile travels the streets of bloomington.
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