Library on wheels low we bring the library to you low brings books, audiocassettes, large print booksand other reading materials on the bookmobile to detroits seniors and schools. Priceless auto history trove escapes detroit library flood. Check out new mobile library the detroit public library has retooled its bookmobile, modernizing it to match the expanded services of its library. It shows how public libraries are increasing access to literacy and expanding democracy, particularly in marginalized neighborhoods.
For 80 years, the bookmobile has been an integral component of library service, by visiting neighborhoods, schools, and community organizations and events throughout the city of detroit. The revamped detroit bookmobile is bringing the library to residents. Apply to librarian, director, information technology manager and more. Detroit cbs detroit the detroit public library has retooled its bookmobile, modernizing it to match the expanded services of their library branches while building on a beloved, 80yearold program. This is an interesting local story about the origins, mission and impact of the detroit public librarys bookmobile in the community. Detroit, mi the detroit public library will return to voters in novembers seeking a new 10year operating millage for 22 locations and a bookmobile. Sponsored by check out detroit s new mobile librarythe detroit public library builds on a beloved 80yearold program. The detroit public library enlightens and empowers people by providing diverse and dynamic pathways to literacy and learning. Bookmobile, branch library on wheels, detroit library commission is painted on side of fruehauf tractor trailer. Welcome to the detroit public library digital collections.
Detroit bookmobile at cadillac square, 1940 this press photo from 1940 shows a cabover tractor trailer truck serving as a bookmobile, or branch library on wheels, from the detroit library commission, which governed the detroit public library. They climbed the steps into the warm and well stocked detroit public library book mobile, parked on the school courtyard. Find exclusive open government bids opportunities and rfps. The largest library system in michigan, main library and its 21 branches make it one of the most. Rochester hills public library bookmobile home facebook. There are 23 branch libraries, and low, a bookmobile service for the community. Detroit public library open and closed solicitations are posted here. Priceless automotive history collection escapes downtown detroit library flood. The detroit public library is expanding outreach and offerings with the mobile library, building on the 79yearold bookmobile program. Low brings books, audiocassettes, large print books and other reading materials on the bookmobile to detroits seniors and. This press photo from 1940 shows a cabover tractor trailer truck serving as a bookmobile, or branch library on wheels, from the detroit library. Detroit mobile library upgrades, expands neighborhood.
The rhpl bookmobile is on the road bringing the library closer to where you live and work. Rochester hills public library bookmobile, rochester, mi. Now called the mobile library, the trailer will roll around detroit and highland park to neighborhood stops starting in january. Over the years, the library has had many different bookmobiles, later called the library on wheels. Here is to the amazing employees of the detroit public library.
The national automotive history collection at the detroit public library survived a burst water pipe. Kalamazoo public librarys bookmobile to be eliminated. Dec 11, 20 this press photo from 1940 shows a cabover tractor trailer truck serving as a bookmobile, or branch library on wheels, from the detroit li. I dont think i can express how deeply this hurts my me this is a room of abandoned dreams and broken hope. The detroit public library last week announced the retooling of its bookmobile, modernizing it to match the expanded services of their branches while building on a beloved, 79yearold program. Detroit bookmobile at cadillac square, 1940 bibliophemera. Detroit public library hopes to renew its operating. Our first bookmobile debuted in 1940, and through the decades weve had different versions of bookmobiles, libraries on wheelsand now this. These vehicles allow dpl to reach beyond our walls to.
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