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Bookmobile Schedule

Monday
4:00 - 4:35 pm Perry School
4:50 - 5:25 pm Forrest Knoll Apartments
5:35 - 6:10 pm Chapelle School
6:35 - 7:10 pm Burns Park
7:20 - 7:55 pm Colony Way
Tuesday
4:00 - 4:35 pm Nancy Park
4:50 - 5:25 pm Village Grove Apartments
5:35 - 6:10 pm Tyler & Buick
6:35 - 7:10 pm Lakeshore Apartments
7:20 - 7:55 pm Lakeview Mobile Homes
Wednesday
4:00 - 4:35 pm Devonshire & Russell
4:50 - 5:25 pm Bromley Park (Gotfredson & Avondale)
5:35 - 6:10 pm Oakbrook Park
6:35 - 7:10 pm Ypsilanti International Elementary School
7:20 - 7:55 pm Maplewood & Oaklawn
Thursday
4:00 - 4:35 pm Christ Temple (off Holmes)
4:50 - 5:25 pm Huron Heights (off Clark)
5:35 - 6:10 pm Witmire & Courtland
6:35 - 7:10 pm Dexter & Eastlawn
7:20 - 7:55 pm Sherman & Wallace
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Off Road Conditions
Occasionally, the Bookmobile will be out of service for maintenance, holiday closings, or inclement weather. Status updates will be posted on this page and on Facebook. You may also call us at (734) 482-4110 x1316 to check the status of the Bookmobile.
The Bookmobile is a 4th YDL location
6 members of the Outreach team stand outside the blue Bookmobile pointing to writing that says Bookmobile
The Bookmobile is a unique "library on wheels" that brings library materials to people. By taking library service all over our community, the Bookmobile breaks down barriers of unfamiliarity and access, reaching people who cannot get to a library building due to physical, economic, social, or geographic reasons. The primary functions of the bookmobile are to:
  • Schedule bookmobile stops in areas with high concentrations of people, according to criteria outlined in the policy statement
  • Offer current popular materials and reference information for people of all ages
  • Promote basic literacy and a lifelong desire to read
  • Present programs to encourage continued use of the library, particularly for children
  • Introduce readers to library services
  • Provide personalized library service in a cozy, friendly environment
  • Generate a positive image of the library as a whole by being highly visible throughout the entire community
The Bookmobile is not a replacement to traditional library services but functions as an alternative outreach service.
Statistics
The Bookmobile arrived in February of 2008.
    • 36' long, 11'-11" tall
    • Air-conditioned
    • Equipped with a seating area for storytimes and book browsing
    • Carries over 2,000 books, movies, and CDs
    • For all ages
    • Makes an average of 90 stops per month
    • Circulates an average of 1,859 items per month
Community Visits
The Bookmobile is able to provide special visits outside of its scheduled stop times. The visits include a tour, an explanation of library services, and materials checked out if needed. Some examples include Downtown Halloween, Touch a Truck, preschools, daycares, public, and private schools. Request a community visit by contacting Monica at (734) 482-4110 x1316, or complete the Bookmobile Visit Request form.
Though we'd love to, the Bookmobile can't:
  • Make visits outside the YDL service area
  • Host parties or gatherings
  • Be rented out by individuals or organizations
Material Requests
To request an item to be delivered to you at one of our regular stops, please contact a staff member at (734) 482-4110 x1316. Requests must be at least 24 hours before your scheduled stop.

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Monica Porter, the head of Outreach Services. Bookmobile Librarian/Outreach Manager: Monica Porter

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Phone: (734) 482-4110 x1316

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