Historic Photos

Withers Public Library Bookmobile, undated

December 29th, 2016

an automobile with sides that open up to reveal rows of books is parked outside Bent Elementary school

The Bloomington Public Library bookmobile program goes all the way back to 1930. Seen here is an early photo of the Withers Library (BPL’s original name) “bookwagon” parked in front of Bent Elementary School.

Bill Kemp

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