tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post6821901450709110500..comments2024-03-28T21:58:41.783-04:00Comments on Home Joys: Books with WheelsGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-9455352751759820202012-06-22T13:54:16.517-04:002012-06-22T13:54:16.517-04:00I have a fun memory about visiting a book mobile a...I have a fun memory about visiting a book mobile as a child in Missouri. There is one that visits our neighborhood, but we've never checked it out. I think we might try it next week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325556576227544202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-57425473401953235852011-06-07T00:08:46.160-04:002011-06-07T00:08:46.160-04:00I never heard about a bookmobile while I was growi...I never heard about a bookmobile while I was growing up in Massachusetts, but it sounds great! Especially the picking out all your books online part. Because yes, it sometimes is quite the task to keep four smallish children all together! And quiet! I might have to check out this bookmobile thing. I don't think I could ever stop visiting the actual library though... there's just something special, and nostalgic, and memory-building about it. I LOVED reading as a child! (Still do!) I would spend hours and hours at our local library, sitting in a corner reading, and then I'd sit in a corner (or in a tree) at home and read for more hours and hours. Drove my mom CRAZY! =)Ruthhttp://patchofheaven.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-58007492095353631152011-06-06T23:16:06.715-04:002011-06-06T23:16:06.715-04:00We had bookmobiles when I was a child, but I haven...We had bookmobiles when I was a child, but I haven't seen one here in a long time. But of course we only live about 3 miles from a very nice library, so maybe it is in the county.<br />May I say you daughters look precious in their dresses!!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353601933196259651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-26609605311522222142011-06-05T16:27:29.601-04:002011-06-05T16:27:29.601-04:00That is really neat. I didn't even know book m...That is really neat. I didn't even know book mobiles were still in service.<br />Blessings<br />DianeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10214322750183022876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-89193980061131279482011-06-02T21:57:06.366-04:002011-06-02T21:57:06.366-04:00Oh Gina, I grew up in rural Florida and the bookmo...Oh Gina, I grew up in rural Florida and the bookmobile day was the best day of each month. I'm glad you found one nearby.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-398757351134551972011-06-02T17:47:35.163-04:002011-06-02T17:47:35.163-04:00I really like our Bookmobile and the librarian! Sh...I really like our Bookmobile and the librarian! She is so helpful and patient with the children. During school months she stops at our school and during the summer she makes a stop in our local town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-88549444518198474792011-06-02T15:49:02.476-04:002011-06-02T15:49:02.476-04:00I loved the bookmobile when I was younger and drea...I loved the bookmobile when I was younger and dreamed of the day I would get to bring my children. It would travel from park to park and was filled with children's books. At each park they would stop for 45 minutes and read stories to us kids while we searched for books. So much fun.<br /><br />Sadly the program has changed and though they come and read stories at each stop there is only a selection of 10-15 books that the librarians have hand picked to choose from. Bummer.<br /><br />So we brave the library, but we have a fine tuned system for getting in and out!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10654090519664292258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-54916092115275253632011-06-02T14:51:26.755-04:002011-06-02T14:51:26.755-04:00We have a bookmobile that comes right to our house...We have a bookmobile that comes right to our house. LOVE IT!!! She comes every other week. She even does a summer reading program and crafts with our children. It is soooo convenient! <br />The route in our community is mostly homeschoolers and Amish. She drives to each home on her list.<br /><br />We also go to the county library the next county over. Our children love to read and usually read everything the first day!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-62918318085452974552011-06-02T13:12:42.698-04:002011-06-02T13:12:42.698-04:00We have a weekly mobile library for preschoolers t...We have a weekly mobile library for preschoolers that stops almost outside my house (it's called the COW bus - Classroom on Wheels). The librarian helps you pick out books and spends time with the children, reading out loud using finger puppets, felt boards and magnets that stick to the inside of the metal bus. Luckily it's also heated because I would spend the whole 90 minutes there every week when my kids were little. It was awesome for a not-so-mobile mothers of multiple preschoolers.Evelyn in Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16273654056979750579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-33349072777071942152011-06-02T09:18:26.562-04:002011-06-02T09:18:26.562-04:00My library has an online option, I can put the bo...My library has an online option, I can put the books on hold online, and they call me to pick them up once they arrive. It is super convenient. I just run in and hand them my card and they give me the books. You may want to see if your library offers that.nonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02548534975441935725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-30356478757853778392011-06-02T09:18:02.865-04:002011-06-02T09:18:02.865-04:00That is so cool that you can pre-select books and ...That is so cool that you can pre-select books and the book mobile will bring it! We had them in MI, where I grew up. I didn't use it much because I was constantly at the regular library via my bicycle. I'm not aware of the book mobile here in IN - at least not in my little rural community. They may utilize that in the larger cities.<br /><br />My son read "Clara and the Book Wagon" this year and really liked it. It's neat that it took place in your husband's home town.<br /><br />We love the library. We have taken part in many of their programs from the time my son was a toddler. It probably helps only having one to manage while there, though. The library closest to our house right now isn't that great (we can walk there) so we don't go there all the time. There is one about 15 minutes from us that is much better and we usually make a weekly trip. I have noticed that they are both starting to offer books that you can check out on your computer, too. It's kind of different than actually holding the printed word in hand, but I suppose it has its place.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing about the book mobile. It took me back to my childhood. :0)Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659490868053210396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-78188891732270873962011-06-02T08:50:28.741-04:002011-06-02T08:50:28.741-04:00I have never seen a bookmobile. What a great idea...I have never seen a bookmobile. What a great idea!! <br /><br />I love your new addition. It makes me envious! It's beautiful.Trixihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196019426959996853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-55255112061503757362011-06-02T08:40:01.502-04:002011-06-02T08:40:01.502-04:00Gina,
We have a bookmobile available within our ar...Gina,<br />We have a bookmobile available within our area. Indiana! Very utilized! Also, kids love it! I can tell those cuties of you and Ed's enjoy every minute of the visit!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Debbie S.Debbie S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-87727293191017087942011-06-02T08:25:17.283-04:002011-06-02T08:25:17.283-04:00We don't have Bookmobiles here. My guess due t...We don't have Bookmobiles here. My guess due to funding. However every township has a small library although terrible hours for small children. I go to the city once a week for my folks and Always stop at the library. For DVD's as well as books I have ordered, yep like you on-line. That way i can spend time looking with the little ones. My only issue is that the library in the city is large and my little tomboy loves to run. Glad I am not the only one upset with book selections, not just in the adult section anymore but rather too many children book promoting the alternative.<br /><br />Great post.life in this 1880 farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14911254579256152557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-30822647793482702972011-06-02T07:32:24.415-04:002011-06-02T07:32:24.415-04:00Three cheers for the bookmobile! And their fabulou...Three cheers for the bookmobile! And their fabulous librarians!!<br /><br />I'm so glad you did a post on the bookmobile - we love it, too - for the same reasons *L* (no place for the children to run and hide! and the ability to pre-select books and have them waiting).<br /><br />Oh, and the librarians get to know the patrons and sometimes set aside books they think you'll like. In some ways, that's sort of creepy (they're watching what I read), but in other ways, it's fabulous and I've read many great books that I wouldn't have normally read.Naptime Seamstresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971159046347608338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-16614889907143498812011-06-02T07:27:02.332-04:002011-06-02T07:27:02.332-04:00Don't wory we have bookmobiles in OH too. not...Don't wory we have bookmobiles in OH too. not sure if the public uses them though. I know it goes to all the schools for kids to check out books. I don't let the kids run our library either. Too many bad charactered people hang out there. Be careful with your little ones.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15595511698945132745noreply@blogger.com