THE LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE BRINGS THE LIBRARY TO YOU!
The Bookmobile is a library on the go that allows the library to engage with patrons beyond its buildings. The Bookmobile is part of the library’s community outreach department with particular emphasis on visiting neighborhoods where residents may have difficulty finding the time or transportation to get to a library building. The Bookmobile visits area schools, neighborhoods, and local events, bringing its own collection of library materials for all ages. The Bookmobile is an additional resource that Mansfield Richland County Public Library uses to achieve the goal of providing our community with services and materials to increase the quality of life for all.
You can get a library card, pick up holds, return materials, and check out books, DVDs, and video games for all ages on the Bookmobile. The Bookmobile makes regular stops in Greenwich, Mansfield, Ontario, and Plymouth-Shiloh. You can find a full listing of the Bookmobile’s upcoming stops on their website at MRCPL.org/bookmobile . Friends of the Library Evergreen Bookshop The Evergreen Bookshop is a resale bookshop managed by volunteers from the Friends of the Library. The bookshop is located at 37 N. Walnut Street (corner of 3rd and Walnut Streets) right near the main branch of the Mansfield Public Library. The funds from the bookshop provide financial assistance by supplementing the library’s income to purchase specific equipment and materials for library use. As a longtime Friend of the Library, attorney Melanie Fahey loves to volunteer at the bookshop whenever she is able. There are lots of great books available for very low prices.
Friends of the Library
You can be a Friend of the Library, too! Individual membership is only $3 annually, and a family membership is $5. There are lots of membership benefits, including quarterly newsletters, volunteer opportunities for special library activities, and presale admission to the bookshop on Thursday before each public sale starts on Friday.
Inspiration Corner: Rachel Brown
Mansfield is lucky to have librarian Rachel Brown at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library. Rachel earned her degree in library science from Wayne State University in Detroit. After working for three years in adult reference at the Tiffin Seneca public library, Rachel returned to her hometown to work in the children’s section of the main branch in Mansfield. Rachel loves spending time with the kiddos helping them to select books and reading to them at storytime. During the school year, Rachel makes visits to classrooms and day care programs. Summer is an especially busy time at the library with the Summer Reading program. This year’s theme is “All Together Now.” In the first week, more than 200 kids signed up to participate!
Two of Rachel’s favorite children’s books are “Strictly No Elephants” by Lisa Mantchev and “Thank you, Omu!” by Oge Mora. Rachel also loves Winnie the Pooh! We are inspired by Rachel and all librarians who play a vital role in helping people access information, promote lifelong learning, preserve our cultural heritage, and advocate for information access. One of Rachel’s favorite quotes is from Winnie the Pooh: “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”
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