The Reading Railroad Bookmobile

If you are regular readers, you know we at GDP love our local library system. Here we see people of all ages hanging out at the Reading Railroad, Greensboro Public Library's bookmobile. Unfortunately, in the current financial crisis, the Reading Railroad is at risk of being parked. For over six years, this bookmobile has served many local daycares and centers, serving children who might not able to visit a branch library. We tend to take close ups which "flatten" objects; however, the linked shot gives you a better idea of the appearance of this Thomas built bus (a local company). Look how cute the "coal" car looks in the photo above, overflowing with letters of the alphabet. From the neatly arranged shelves, the fabulous engineer and conductor of the bus, Carolyn Powell and Geneva Headen, to the brightly colored exterior, the Reading Railroad is a treasure that deserves to keep on delivering. Do you have any memories of using a bookmobile? Do they have one in your city?

Comments

[Dina in Jerusaelm]

It does look inviting. Hope you find the funds to keep it moving.
As a pre-teen I always visited the bookmobile in our Chicago neighborhood. It saved going on buses to the big library.

[babooshka]

A great idea. I applaud lending libraries of any kind, but this is an inspired idea. You never know who's looking at your blog and could just be the right people to help support the Reading Railroad.