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Bookmobile & Outreach Services

The Bookmobile is a mobile library that provides alternative access to people who cannot access a physical library location due to any physical, economic, social, geographic, or other barrier. Books and other materials may be checked out and returned to the Bookmobile or to any library in the system. The Bookmobile also offers free wi-fi at all stops. The Bookmobile abides by the same policies and Patron Code of Conduct as the entirety of the Anderson County Library System.

Current Bookmobile Schedule (Summer 2024)

SCHEDULE A (June 3-6, June 17-20, July 1-3 (closed 4^th), July 15-18, July 29-August 1)
Monday
9-10a: Starr Town Hall & Walking Trail
3-4p: Dominion & NHC

Tuesday
9-10a: Slabtown Variety Store
3-4p: Townville Dollar General

Wednesday
9-10a: Westside HeadStart
3-4p: Legacy & Summit

Thursday
9-10a: New Prospect Church
3-4p: KidVenture Park at the Civic Center

SCHEDULE B (June 10-13, June 24-27, July 8-11, July 22-25)
Monday
9-10a: First Presbyterian Day School
3-4p: Mineral Springs Park Walking Trail

Tuesday
9-10a: Temple Baptist Child Care
3-4p: Oakwood Baptist Preschool

Wednesday
9-10a: West Anderson Child Care
3-4p: Brookdale

Thursday
9-10a: Welfare Baptist Child Development Center
3-4p: Old Roberts Church

Request the Bookmobile

Having a community event? Want to be considered for a regular, bi-weekly stop? Fill out the form below to request the Bookmobile. See criteria below the form.

Bookmobile Request

Are you requesting the bookmobile for:

Are you the organizer or contact person for this request?

Yes

Name of organizer or contact person:

First

Last

Phone

Stop or Event Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Is there a local, public restroom available for use at this location?

Yes

If this is a request for a bi-weekly stop, please choose the best description of the location

If this is an event or outreach request, please describe your event:

What is the date of your event or outreach request?

For a school, daycare, or residential childcare facility, please list the number of children who would be accessing the bookmobile and their age range.

For a senior care facility, please describe how the residents will access the bookmobile.

For a business address or neighborhood, please explain why the bookmobile is needed in this location, including the number of people who have expressed interest.

Thank you for your interest! Please list any additional information that could assist us in evaluating your request.

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Start Over

Bookmobile stops may be rescheduled or cancelled at any time based on the following: usage data, inclement weather, scheduled maintenance, mechanical failures, special events, or outreach needs. Staff will attempt to notify stop liaisons of cancellations if possible.

The following criteria are used to determine a Bookmobile stop:

Potential number of people served
Stops must be open and available to the general public
Available restrooms (neighborhood stops must identify a nearby, public restroom)
Safe and adequate driving, parking, and maneuvering space.
The safety of Library staff

The following criteria are used for evaluating the continued use of an existing stop:

Number of patrons served
Consistent return of undamaged items
Library use statistics
Specific access challenges for the patrons in that area

The following criteria are used to evaluate a potential event or outreach:

Availability of staff and Bookmobile
Safe and adequate access for the Bookmobile to drive, park, and maneuver
The mission or purpose of the event or outreach is aligned with the Library’s Strategic Plan and/or literacy initiatives.

Services will not be offered on holidays observed by the Library.