Lyndonville’s new bookmobile has arrived and on Thursday librarians started training on how to use it. The Cobleigh Library van was donated by the Manton Family Foundation of Massachusetts after a trustee heard a story on NPR that originated from VPR.
The Cobleigh’s old van had broken down and was beyond repair. The replacement has up-to-date heating systems and enough shelving and floor space to accommodate both children and adults who cannot easily get to the library in town. It will be painted by a local artist and children will put their painted hand prints on it. Cobleigh Librarian Cindy Karasinski says the bookmobile will get its community debut at Lyndonville’s Downtown Street Festival on June 21.
