National Library Week – National Bookmobile Day

 National Bookmobile Day 2012

  • The first bookmobile began in 1905 in Maryland. It serviced 66 locations including post offices and general stores.
  • The top five states with the most bookmobiles are: Kentucky, California, Ohio, North Carolina and Indiana.
  • The average cost of a bookmobile is $200,000.
  • The average cost of a new library building is $1.6 million.

 Have you ever checked out a book from a bookmobile? I haven’t.

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