Monterey Public Library's brand new Bookmobile will be rolling into town within a month. Reader's Services Manager, Inga Labeaune, and I got a preview of the vehicle at the plant where it is being built, on an inspection trip to Columbus, Ohio last week. It was so much fun to see how the colors we had chosen for the carpet, countertops and shelving looked on a big scale. I think our Bookmobile customers are going to find the interior to be light and bright and cheery, even on the foggiest of Monterey days. 

While in Columbus, we were also lucky enough to attend the ABOS (Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services) Conference where we learned what other libraries throughout the country are doing with their Bookmobile service, and there were also discussions of new technology, programming and marketing ideas.  We are planning a celebration to welcome the new Bookmobile on Saturday, December 6, from 2 - 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Library. There will be food, entertainment and prizes for all!

(Okay, so I admit that this isn't a picture of the exact same bookmobile we're getting, but maybe we can order this one next time!)