Garland County Library’s Bookmobile is one of the latest innovations provided to better serve patrons.
By Erin Baber
The Garland County Library meets patrons where they are. Learn more about Remote Connections, including the new bookmobile, free delivery, remote lockers, and books-by-mail.
Visit the new bookmobile! This brand-new service has a temperature-controlled browsing collection with a wheelchair-accessible lift at the rear of the vehicle. Borrow from the collection, pick up holds, and return items all at the bookmobile or use free 5G wifi internet near the vehicle. This new service is subject to change, so watch for details at www.gclibrary.com/bookmobile.
The Library continues to offer free delivery of available holds to the majority of Garland County residents’ homes or workplaces. Deliveries are made weekly on a set route and returns can be taken when other held items are delivered.
Use one of the convenient remote lockers in Garland County located outside the Library, outside the Sunshine Store in Royal, inside the YMCA, and at 401 Mid America Blvd. Remote lockers are for self-service hold pick-up and returns.
Eligible patrons can enroll in the Books-By-Mail (BBM) program which is designed for patrons who are unable to use traditional library services. BBM patrons are paired with a staff member who personally curates and mails materials safely through the USPS.
FYI about Remote Connections:
- Holds are available for 7 days from notification.
- Place items on hold through the Library’s mobile app (www.app.gclibrary.com) or at www.catalog.gclibrary.com. Choose where to retrieve holds from the drop-down menu during the holds-placing process.
- Learn more about any of these services by emailing outreach@gclibrary.com or calling 501-623-4161.
Visit www.gclibrary.com, call 501-623-4161, or visit the library in-person at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs for more information about the library’s services and offerings.
