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The Bookmobile of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System helps the library to extend its services to reach those residents that may not otherwise have an opportunity to visit a library.
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Bookmobile customers have a broad reading selection. Patrons may register for library cards, place holds and check-out and return books. With an average annual circulation of more than 30,000 volumes, the bookmobile is indeed well-used by its customers.
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The Bookmobile traverses a 1,000 square mile area as it meets the library needs of a diverse population at well over 50 stops in 27 different zip codes.
The Bookmobile runs a rotating three-week schedule
:: July 2010 :: August 2010 ::
 The Bookmobile is now providing service on Saturdays
:: 2010 Saturday Service ::
Our new Cybermobile is providing services as well
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View Bookmobile & Cybermobile Stops
LEGEND
 Bookmobile
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 Cybermobile
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Bookmobile History . . .
During the Depression, Works Projects Administration funds made bookmobile service possible. Here library customers select books at Ragan Park in Tampa on July 17, 1939.
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In the 1950's, the bookmobile was known as the "Traveling Branch"
and was quite popular among its users.
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During the 60's, the bookmobile served as a mobile neighboorhood branch while library locations were being built or remodeled. Pictured here is the the bookmobile as it was known as the Riverview Station.
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. . . the tradition and service continues . . .
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The bookmobile today is a state-of-the-art facility that offers most of the services expected at a branch library.
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If you have further questions, please feel free to comment on the Bookmobile Service.
