Bookmobile Request

bookmobile parked on road

The Bookmobile is a FREE service and accessible to all who visit it. It creates a feeling of community wherever it goes. The Bookmobile has a semi-monthly schedule with most of its stops being either on 1^st and 3^rd or 2^nd and 4^th week rotations. Regular stops are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

During Fun Fridays the Bookmobile visits new and interesting places outside of its normally scheduled stops.

If you’re interested in having the library at your event but cannot accommodate centralized parking for the Bookmobile, contact us to discuss tabling options instead.

Name

Event/Organization Name

Email

Phone

Location Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Estimated Attendance

Event Audience

Babies-Preschool

Children (6-12)

Teens

Adults

Families

Request Type

I would like the Bookmobile for a one-time special event.

I would like my organization to become a regular twice-a-month stop for the Bookmobile.

Bookmobile Stop

Stops are located within the Kansas City Public Library’s service area and at least one mile away from a library branch. Stops have a sizable population of those who face barriers in accessing Kansas City Public Library’s fixed facilities.

New stops will only be added at the beginning of a new scheduling period.

The Bookmobile re-evaluates stops every six months and reserves the right to cancel a stop at any point if it feels the arrangement is not the best use of library resources:

The stop must provide consistent usage of services and show a good participation level.
The stop must provide the consistent return of library materials (in good condition).
The proximity to other stops, library facilities, and deposit collections is considered.
Criteria is subject to change based on program development and guiding principles.

Suggested Day of the Week & Time of Day

The Bookmobile has a semi-monthly schedule with most of its stops being either on 1^st and 3^rd or 2^nd and 4^th week rotations. Regular stops are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Location Description

The Bookmobile is 24 feet long and must have adequate room to maneuver. Please describe the area where the bookmobile would be parked and how it could enter and exit.

The proposed location has:

Sufficient parking and ample space to safely maneuver a 24 foot bookmobile.

Restrooms available for mobile library staff.

Area open and accessible to the public.

Year-round accessibility.

Would you be willing to help promote the Bookmobile Stop?

Yes, on our website!

Yes, by giving out Library flyers and/or other publications!

Yes, with on-site signage!

I acknowledge the following terms and conditions:

My site address will be included on the Bookmobile schedule and Library website. If you're not able to have your location publicly advertised as a bookmobile stop, please email bookmobile@kclibrary.org to discuss other options.
The Bookmobile re-evaluates stops every six months. The Bookmobile reserves the right to cancel a stop at any point if it feels the arrangement is not the best use of library resources.
In the event of inclement weather, vehicle maintenance, and other unforeseen problems, Bookmobile staff will notify the site of a canceled stop as soon as possible. Cancelations will also be announced on the Library’s social media.

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