On Wednesday, April 17, libraries across the country will celebrate National Bookmobile Day, a time to remind the public about the integral and vital role that bookmobiles provide America’s libraries every day. For over 100 years and counting, America’s bookmobiles provide access to information and technology and supply resources for life-long learning to all Americans, no matter where they live – in rural areas, cities, or suburbs.
A part of National Library Week, National Bookmobile Day recognizes the important contributions of today’s bookmobiles as modern, changing and dynamic mobile information centers for the 21st century, that bring the world to their communities. Bookmobiles offer almost every service that patrons find in library branches, including readers advisory services, computers, entertainment resources, classes, job search assistance and programs – services that are vital in today’s tough economy.
What makes our bookmobile service unique is that it provides our community with mobile access to trained professionals – librarians – to help people find and interpret the information they need to make a difference in their lives. As a vital extension of our libraries, bookmobiles help keep us connected, providing a space for people of all ages, classes and races to come together, while keeping us connected to events and people around the world.
How can bookmobiles help you thrive? National Bookmobile Day during National Library Week™ is the perfect time to find out. Communities thrive @ your library.
Linebaugh Public Library is located at 105 W. Vine St. in Murfreesboro. Smyrna Public Library is located at 400 Enon Springs Rd. West in Smyrna. Eagleville Bicentennial Public Library is located at 317 Hwy 99E in Eagleville. MGL Library is located inside Patterson Park Community Center at 521 Mercury Blvd. in Murfreesboro. Our vision is to be a stimulating network of vital learning and enrichment centers in our communities. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit www.linebaugh.org.
