The Arapahoe Libraries Special Collection includes digitized audio, video and images. Let's take a look back at images of past and present Bookmobiles of Arapahoe Libraries.
The Bookmobile
The first bookmobile was purchased from a library in Missouri and reconditioned for Arapahoe Libraries. It began service to Bennett, Strasburg, Byers and Deer Trail in February 1967.
A second bookmobile was purchased in 1972.
Learn more about Arapahoe Libraries Bookmobile and Mobile Library Services with these resources:
- An article from the Englewood Herald: Arapahoe librarian shares books with communities, opens a new window
- A blog from American Library Association (ALA): Beep Beep: Creating Objective Criteria for Choosing Bookmobile Stops, opens a new window
After you've read these books about bookmobiles, come visit Arapahoe Libraries real life bookmobile! Find our schedule on the 'Hours & Locations' page.
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