DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) \u2014 The Lackawanna County Bookmobile stopped at the Greater Scranton YMCA in Dunmore on Wednesday, bringing books and other library services directly to the community.<\/p>\n
Colleen Burns Ecklund, director of marketing and development at the Y, said the visits are meant to make library services easier to access for families in the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople are excited. They\u2019re thrilled to be able to access the Lackawanna County Library System here at the Y, and thrilled to see community organizations partnering together. This is really what we\u2019re all about, bringing resources to folks in the community and making sure they have everything they need to grow, learn and thrive. The library is on board with that mission, and we absolutely love having them here,\u201d said Burns Ecklund.<\/p>\n
The Bookmobile was parked at the YMCA on North Blakely Street. Organizers said no YMCA membership is required to use it.<\/p>\n
The mobile unit offers hundreds of books for all ages along with services including hold pickups, WiFi access, printing and scanning, and wheelchair-accessible services. Burns Ecklund said visitors can also sign up for a library card and return library books at the Bookmobile.<\/p>\n
Brittany Bedford, a bookmobile clerk with the Lackawanna County Library System, said the Bookmobile makes stops across the county, including schools, daycares, senior housing and community events.<\/p>\n
The bookmobile has served Lackawanna County for decades, with its roots dating back to 1958. Bedford said the last time the bookmobile got a complete makeover was in 2000, and ran for twenty years before breaking down. The current vehicle began operating last July after a new unit was added.<\/p>\n
The Bookmobile is scheduled to return to the Dunmore YMCA on April 15 and May 13. Additional Tuesday visits are also scheduled at the YMCA\u2019s Olyphant Early Learning Center on April 7 and May 5.<\/p>\n