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A bookmobile, or mobile library, is a vehicle designed for use as a library. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] They have been known by many names throughout history, including traveling library, library wagon, book wagon, book truck, library-on-wheels, and book auto service. [ 3 ]
The Seminole County Public Library System is a public library system with five branches located in the cities of Casselberry, Sanford, Oviedo, Lake Mary, and Longwood, Florida. [1] The Jean Rhein Central Branch (Casselberry) is located at 215 N Oxford Rd, Casselberry, FL 32707. Each year, circulation approaches 2.5 million.
The library was established in 1889, opened in 1891, and had its first dedicated building, the main library, by 1901. Numerous branches have since opened and as of 2023 there are nine throughout the city as well as a bookmobile. [1] [2] It has over a million physical and digital items its collection, [2] making it the largest library system in ...
KCLS annexed Renton's public library system in 2010 following a vote by the city's residents. [9] In 2011, KCLS won the Gale/Library Journal "Library of the Year" award. [3] The library eliminated its late fines in 2023 after finding it discouraged borrowing and cost more to collect and process. Replacement fees were instead levied for lost items.
The West Community Library at St. Petersburg College, a joint-use facility that serves both public patrons and SPC students, opened in 2005, replacing the Azalea branch. [10] The Childs Park Community Library is the newest addition to the St. Petersburg Library System, which opened in 2009, located inside the Childs Park YMCA [11]
In 1997, the system was placed in the center of a dispute regarding the film "The Tin Drum". The conservative group "Oklahomans for Children and Families" checked out the film, as well as other material from the Library, and began accusing the library of being a harbor for "obscene" material, including the film in question.
The Pima County Public Library (PCPL) system serves Pima County, Arizona, with a main library and 26 branch libraries as well as a bookmobile service.The system has its headquarters in Tucson [1] with a service area including the city and the surrounding communities of Arivaca, Green Valley, Sahuarita, South Tucson, Ajo, Vail, Marana, Casas Adobes, and Catalina.
The Riverside County Library System (RCLS), located in Riverside County, California, United States, is a public library system composed of 35 libraries, two museums and two mobile resource vans. The RCLS is a member of the Inland Library Network. [ 1 ]