LAKE stands for Library Access and Knowledge Everywhere and the LAKEmobile’s goal is exactly that. We want to be the library everywhere you are. The LAKEmobile is designed to carry materials to off-site locations, where our outreach staff hosts “pop-up” stops. At most of these locations, staff will have a table and rolling bookshelves with materials that can be checked out just like you would in our library. At these stops, you are also able to return materials, sign up for a library card, learn about library events and resources, and much more! We have a regular schedule of stops posted at tpml.org/LAKEmobile.
The LAKEmobile is not a traditional walk-on bookmobile. Rather, it was designed to carry and deliver a wide variety and varying selection of library materials – from books, to our latest equipment and technology off-site. This allows us to provide a wider variety of programming and services to be the library outside of the library, all around the lake. Books are only the beginning!
At the moment, we are unable to provide this service. However, we hope to be able to offer this option at LAKEmobile stops in the future.
We can try and get you one – they’re free! You will need to provide a current photo-ID and proof of your current address, if it is not listed on you ID. If your current account is expired, we can update it as well and will need the same information.
If you are 18 years of age or older, you may fill out our online volunteer form here and indicate that you would like to help on the LAKEmobile. Our Outreach Coordinator will contact you with more details and to set up a training date.
There are a wide variety of situations that may qualify you or a loved one for this service. Please fill out the home delivery application or call our Mobile Library Services and Outreach Coordinator if you have questions or for more information.
While you do need a library card to be able to check out regular materials from the LAKEmobile, if you are unable to apply for a library card, we will do our best to find a way to help you access the materials and resources that you need. If you have questions about your existing account, or about creating a new one, reach out to our library staff at your LAKEmobile stop, or by contacting the library directly at 830-964-3744 and [email protected]
All items checked out on the LAKEmobile follow the same rules for regular library materials. Most items are due in two weeks and are renewable. They can be returned at another LAKEmobile stop or at the Library itself.
You are not currently able to browse the LAKEmobile collection on the library catalog, however, our Outreach Coordinator is able to search and let you know if the LAKEmobile usually carries a particular title. Due to the nature of our LAKEmobile stops, we cannot currently reserve or guarantee that an item will be available at your next LAKEmobile stop.
You can return LAKEmobile items at our next LAKEmobile stop or by dropping them off at the library itself.
The LAKEmobile’s mission is to be ‘your library, everywhere you are.’ If you would like the LAKEmobile at your event, please contact the library at 830-964-3744 or by e-mailing [email protected]. Scheduling is subject to availability.
The LAKEmobile is a Ford Transit with a high roof and extended wheelbase and needs ample room to maneuver and even ground to park. You can download our LAKEmobile spec sheet here(Link to PDF) to get an idea of our average setup and vehicle size.
