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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 oppotunity to visit a library.

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.
Image: Interior THPL Bookmobile
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
:: May 2008 // June 2008 ::

NewThe Bookmobile is now providing service on Saturdays
:: Saturday Service

Our new Cybermobile is providing services as well

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.
Image: 1930's Bookmobile


Image: 1950's Bookmobile
In the 1950's, the bookmobile was known as the "Traveling Branch"
and was quite popular among its users.
Image: 1950's Bookmobile
Image: 1950's Bookmobile


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.
Image: 1960's Bookmobile

. . . the tradition and service continues . . .

Image: 1990's Bookmobile
The bookmobile today is a state-of-the-art facility that offers most of the services expected at a branch library.
In 2001, the bookmobile underwent a refurbishment to reflect the new look of the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.
Image: 2000's Bookmobile
Image: 2000's Bookmobile

If you have further questions, please feel free to comment on the Bookmobile Service.

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