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In reply to the discussion: how many du members read physical books in this day and age? [View all]zeusdogmom
(999 posts)I could have taken a stack of books into the house and then come back for a second stack.
Yes bookmobiles are still a thing in rural areas. They also make stops at senior living centers in certain areas. A little tidbit - first bookmobile was a horse drawn cart in Washington County Maryland. Librarians on packhorses served remote mountainous areas of the south. Glad I had a regular vehicle, beast that it was.
Faces would always be wearing smiles as people climbed up the steps. Or on occasion I would walk their books to them because the steps were a burden or definite hinderance. Hopefully the new bookmobile was more accessible (after my time in the county).
There were times I would be in the grocery store, etc. and a little voice would say Mommy. Theres the bookmobile lady. Kind of felt I had to be on my good behavior when out in public. Public librarian, girl scout neighborhood chair - my face was a public face. It was a good time in my life.
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