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 1st and 3rd or 2nd and 4th 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, use this form instead.
Event Audience
Request Type
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.
The Bookmobile has a semi-monthly schedule with most of its stops being either on 1st and 3rd or 2nd and 4th week rotations. Regular stops are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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:
Would you be willing to help promote the Bookmobile Stop?
  • 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.
  • Photographs may be taken while onsite for internal Library use. A signed release form will be provided if photographs will be used for Library promotional purposes.
  • Ensuring the safety of our staff and patrons is paramount. If safety is compromised, the Library will withdraw from the stop.
  • Library staff will be allowed to shelter at the site in case of inclement weather or other emergencies.
  • Complete a yearly assessment survey, provided by Kansas City Public Library.
Special Event
The event is being held
Day of Contact

Name of person to contact the day of in case of emergency.

Services Requested
The proposed location has:
  • I agree to contact bookmobile@kclibrary.org as soon as possible if the event is canceled.
  • In the event of inclement weather, vehicle maintenance, and other unforeseen problems, Bookmobile staff will notify the site if a cancelation is necessary. Cancelations will also be announced on the Library’s social media.
  • Outreach events are not scheduled if they interfere with regularly scheduled stops.
  • Photographs may be taken while onsite for internal Library use. A signed release form will be provided if photographs will be used for Library promotional purposes.
  • Ensuring the safety of our staff and patrons is paramount. If safety is compromised, the Library will withdraw from the event.
  • Library staff will be allowed to shelter at the site in case of inclement weather or other emergencies.