Boise, ID (CBS2) — "We're thrilled to be able to bring the library to more members of our community through the bookmobile," said Nampa Library Director Claire Connley. "We believe that access to books and other resources is critical for everyone, and the bookmobile allows us to make those resources more easily accessible."
On Wednesday, March 15 from 3:30- 4:30 pm, the Nampa Public Library will be unavailing its new bookmobile. The event will be at the Nampa Public Library and includes speakers, live entertainment by ELRO from the Idaho Charter School, as well as swag from the library, a hot dog cart, and refreshments.
The 24-foot-long Sprinter van is equipped with 3,000 items including modern technology, a wide selection of books, audiobooks, and other materials. The Bookmobile will be a WIFI hotspot and have laptops for on-site checkout and use. It also will have maker and STEM technology (i.e. 3D printers and robots) to remote locations.
The Bookmobile will make scheduled stops at schools, underserved neighborhoods, senior centers, parks, and other locations to make it easier for residents to access library resources and programs, and support job seekers with resources, connectivity, and training programs.
There will be a special drawing for school-age youth ages 4-17 for five winners to enter the bookmobile before anyone else. To enter the drawing kids can decorate their own bookmobile coloring sheet and/or a foldable bookmobile at the info desk on the first floor of the library or by printing one-off. All submissions need to be turned in to the info desk on the first floor of the library by Saturday, March 11. the winners will be selected at random and notified on Monday, March 13.
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