The Durham County Library Bookmobile provides individualized library service to a diverse population throughout Durham County that otherwise does not have access to library services. The bookmobile is on the road six days a week covering over 200 miles each week. We visit over 70 locations each month, driving on highways and back country roads. The morning schedule is devoted to meeting the library needs of preschool children. Many young children do not have the opportunity to get exposure to reading and books and the bookmobile provides these children their first exposure to the joys of reading.
Children love climbing up into the large vehicle and choosing their own books.
Preschool teachers rely on the bookmobile staff to make age appropriate book selections for the children, and to bring special subject books to coincide with their lesson plans. Bookmobile staff enhance the preschool's curriculum by providing storytelling programs at many of the daycares. Staff tell animated stories to the youngsters helping to develop their reading readiness skills and excitement for reading. Staff work closely with the children, encouraging selection of materials that coincide with their school studies, constantly reinforcing the importance of education. In an effort to encourage more reading, the bookmobile staff conducts a reading program each year targeting children in 12 public housing neighborhoods.