Transition from Bookmobile to Mobile Library Service

About the Program

Category: Libraries (Best in Category)

Year: 2014

Henrico County Public Library’s (HCPL) Bookmobile service began in 1977 with the goal of bringing books and people together outside the traditional library setting. From 1977 through 2011 HCPL’s bookmobile service used the large 32 foot bookmobile vehicle that allowed patrons to walk up into the vehicle to browse the collection. In response to budgetary changes and to address the needs of our elderly patrons HCPL decided to transition from the 32-foot Bookmobile to a Mobile Library Service using a specially outfitted Sprinter Van. This change has been very well received by our patrons and has allowed us to be more flexible, efficient and economical in the way we serve the community outside of our library walls.