A review by abigailbat
Library on Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America's First Bookmobile by Sharlee Glenn
5.0
Did you know that America's first bookmobile was invented by a lady librarian who just would not quit? Charged with serving the 500-square-mile Washington County in Maryland, librarian Mary Lemist Titcomb would stop at nothing to ensure that as many residents of her county were served as possible. This meant setting up book deposit boxes throughout the county, holding story hours in rural areas, and purchasing a horse-drawn wagon to travel hundreds of miles in the county each year, bringing books to people.
Of course as a librarian, this book spoke to me and I am so glad to learn about this librarian that I didn't know anything about. Tons of archival photos accompany a succinct text, illuminating the struggle of traveling those rugged roads and the accomplishment in serving so many people in the county.
Hand this to every outreach librarian you know and to kids who love libraries, especially those served by the Bookmobile!
Of course as a librarian, this book spoke to me and I am so glad to learn about this librarian that I didn't know anything about. Tons of archival photos accompany a succinct text, illuminating the struggle of traveling those rugged roads and the accomplishment in serving so many people in the county.
Hand this to every outreach librarian you know and to kids who love libraries, especially those served by the Bookmobile!