Bookmobile Information
Locations and Schedule
Policies and Procedures
Before visiting the Bookmobile, if you would like to print out and fill in a registration form for a library card, click here. (requires Adobe® Reader® to open, free download here)
Special Program on July 3rd
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Visit the Bookmobile at Merrymead Farm July 3rd from 2:00 to 4:30 PM featuring singer and storyteller Silly Joe. Click on the picture to the right for all the details! |
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Day Care Bookmobile (Books Go Round)
A specialized vehicle that provides storytimes and book selection to groups of preschool children in day care settings throughout Montgomery County. Every group of children is visited bi-monthly. For the current schedule and eligibility for the service, contact the Bookmobile Department.
Older Adult Bookmobile (Words on Wheels)
This vehicle visits seventy-seven older adult clusters in Montgomery County (retirement communities, supervised living facilities, etc.). Handicapped accessible, the bookmobile carries materials appropriate for the older adult (large print, talking books, etc.) as well as a good collection of standard library materials (fiction, non-fiction, paperbacks, magazines, etc.) Patrons also place special requests. The bookmobile visits each location bi-monthly. For the current schedule and eligibility for the service, contact the Bookmobile Department.
Books-By-Mail
A free delivery service for any resident of Montgomery County who is permanently housebound or a long-term convalescent. You can order any material of your choice. You may order as many items at a time as you wish and may usually keep each item for one month. You will receive your first response in one to two weeks after you return the request form. Included in each packet will be the requested material, a new order card, a return mailing label and return postage. When ready, simply use the same package to return the materials. All mailing costs to your home and all return postage will be paid by us. For more information contact Ginger Atkins in Extension Services, 610-278-5100, Ext:5. Click here for registration form.
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Public Bookmobile
This is a free traveling library and all Montgomery County residents are eligible for a library card. This service is sponsored by the Montgomery County Commissioners and Local Municipalities. The materials available include: audio tapes, books, large print, videos & magazines, for all ages. Other materials may be requested
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Bookmobile Locations
| COLLEGEVILLE |
SKIPPACK (Two Locations) |
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DOUGLAS
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TOWAMENCIN
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EAST NORRITON (New Location) |
TRAPPE
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HATFIELD
(Four Locations) |
UPPER FREDERICK-Obelisk
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LIMERICK (New Location) |
UPPER GWYNEDD |
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MONTGOMERY
(New Location) |
UPPER PROVIDENCE |
| NEW HANOVER |
WEST NORRITON
(Two Locations) |
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PLYMOUTH
(Day Change) |
WORCESTER
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Bookmobile ScheduleSummer 2009 – Fall 2009 June 1, 2009 – November 30, 2009 |
July 4, Sept. 7, Oct. 28-Staff in Service, Nov 26.
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Bookmobile Policies and Procedures
- Through AUTOMATION, you have access to materials in libraries throughout the nation. Library cards are free. Requests may be made on the www.mc-npl.org site, through request slips, or by calling Sue at 610-278-5100 x122. You will be notified by e-mail or telephone when your requested material is available.
- LOAN periods will vary according to the next scheduled visit, type material, and whether it is a new title. The receipt print out will clearly state the due date of each resource checked out. If a bookmobile fails to meet its stop, materials will be due on the next scheduled visit to that stop. Materials to be picked up will be held for the next time.
- RENEWALS may be placed on items based on the number of allowed renewals for that item. Renewals are item specific and may not be placed if there is a hold (another patron waiting to borrow the resource) placed on the item. There are no renewals for DVDs. Materials checked out on the bookmobiles may be returned to any bookmobile or any Montgomery County library.
- BOOKMOBILE DVDs are borrowed for a two-week period or longer if your next scheduled stop exceeds the two-week period. The charge is $1.00/video for the two week loan, and the late fee is $2.00/day with a maximum fine of $30.00.
- FINES FOR OVERDUE MATERIALS: Adult materials 15˘ per day and Children’s materials 10˘ per day with an $8.00 maximum assessment. Overdue fines from other libraries may vary. Lost items must be reimbursed at full cost.
- Each BORROWER IS RESPONSIBLE for all materials drawn on his/her card and for all fines accrued. LOST CARDS should be reported immediately. There is a $3.00 charge for replacement of lost library cards.
- QUESTIONS about fines, renewals, or other circulation/materials procedures should be addressed to Linda, Assistant Head Bookmobile & Outreach Services Department, at 610-278-5100 x123. It is our goal to meet your needs while providing all patrons with fair, consistent, and individual assistance.