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Photo courtesy Hays Public Library<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By LAURA DANIEL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hays Public Library is taking its resources on the road as the Bookmobile travels to neighborhoods and nearby communities, offering residents a convenient way to check out books, movies and more without visiting the main library building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The traveling library, packed with materials for all ages, provides access to fiction and nonfiction books, DVDs and Blu-ray videos, along with the ability to sign up for a library card and use free WiFi. This week\u2019s public stops included Sunrise Park on Monday and Centennial Towers on Wednesday. The Bookmobile will be at the Ellis Estates buildings from 1-4:00 p.m. on Thursday and at the Victoria City Park on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe bookmobile is one of the outreach services provided by the Hays Public Library,\u201d said HPL Communications Coordinator Callie Kolacny. \u201cIt is a way to take the library into different parts of the community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kolacny explained that the Bookmobile travels to a wide variety of locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy visiting nursing homes, assisted living facilities, daycares, parks, schools and community events, the bookmobile provides easy access to books and videos,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mobile collection is designed to appeal to readers and viewers of all ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe bookmobile has books and movies for all ages,\u201d Kolacny said. \u201cThere are fiction and nonfiction books, DVDs and videos on Blu-ray.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone with a Hays Public Library card can check out materials during a Bookmobile stop. For those who do not yet have a card, registration is available on-site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe bookmobile is equipped to sign patrons up with a library card,\u201d Kolacny said. \u201cAll you need to get a card is a photo ID and proof of your current address.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to lending materials, the Bookmobile also offers internet access. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe bookmobile is equipped with WiFi, so anyone on or near the vehicle can tap into it and use that resource,\u201d Kolacny said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public stops in Hays and Victoria are announced through the library\u2019s website and social media pages, though some visits \u2014 such as those to nursing homes and daycares \u2014 are not open to the general public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kolacny said the Bookmobile plays a unique role in expanding access to library services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe bookmobile allows the library to share its resources with a wider audience,\u201d she said. \u201cFamilies playing at a park can pop in, or seniors, who can\u2019t visit the library building, still have access to a variety of books.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She added that the vehicle includes a lift, making it handicap accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By bringing books, movies and digital access directly to neighborhoods, the Hays Public Library\u2019s Bookmobile continues to ensure that library resources remain available to all members of the community, no matter where they are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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