BOOKMOBILE
The
first library in Lewis
County was a
Bookmobile that was established in 1954. It held 800 books and traveled to
30 one room schools.
Today, the
library has a collection of 30,000 books, and the Bookmobile holds 2,500
books.
The Bookmobile makes regular monthly stops
at various locations throughout the county. It services schools, nursing
homes, shut-ins,
and anyone who
cannot access the library.
To ask questions, or to sign up for
Bookmobile services, contact the library at (606) 796-2532.
First Bookmobile in Lewis County,
1954. L-R: Governor Lawrence W. Wetherby, William Kaufman (representive of
Ladies Garment Union), Superintendent of Lewis Co. Schools Thomas W. Rowland.
Current Bookmobile, operated by Margie
Valentine-Roeh
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