The Greensburg-Decatur County Bookmobile -- Coming to a Location Near You!

Tired of high gas prices? Looking for ways to occupy the kids or yourself during the long, hot days of summer without breaking the piggy bank? Maybe you are looking for something different to do; a new adventure before the summer is over. Why not make a stop at the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library Bookmobile? Here are the top five reasons you should visit the Bookmobile.

1. We probably stop each week somewhere close to where you live or work. The bookmobile stops at many of the apartment complexes, parks and churches throughout the county. The chances are good that you may find the bookmobile with in walking, biking, or skateboarding distance from your home, work, Grandma's or the babysitter's house. If you see the bus parked near you, come on in. The door is always open!
2. This is a free service. There is no charge for your first library card and anyone residing in Decatur County is entitled to a card. Please take advantage of all the entertainment and educational material that a rolling library facility can offer. The bookmobile moves about the city and county to offer you a variety of ideas and fun for your leisure hours.
3. If you have special requests or needs you can call the library at 663-2826 and have material sent to your bookmobile stop. Anything in the library can travel. Need large print books, audio books, or graphic novels? There are DVD's, current issues of many popular magazines and assorted books for children and adults always available on the bookmobile. All ages are encouraged to use the mobile library. Come in and browse-it's worth your time to see what's on board.
4. The children near the bookmobile stop can come in for a short Storytime. Some stops have scheduled Storytimes, but others can be added as needed. Just ask and the bookmobile driver will transform into the story lady. Kids can listen to a couple of short stories and take home a coloring sheet or craft to help reinforce the stories they heard.
5. It's your county and its summertime! Stop and smell the roses. Pack a picnic lunch, grab your library card and visit one of the many county destinations of YOUR bookmobile. St. Paul, Burney and Milford are all surrounded by green fields and country streams. Clarksburg, New Point and Sandusky have nice parks with playgrounds and room to run. Take a short trip with the following mobile library schedule in hand and find a treasure trove to fill your book bag on the Greensburg-Decatur County Bookmobile.