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Bookmobile

See You on the Road!

Outreach Team

Brooke West
Outreach Manager
brooke.west@forsythpl.org
Phone: 678-513-9365

Joanie Goforth
Outreach Specialist
joanie.goforth@forsythpl.org
Phone: 770-781-9840, ext.9417

Sariah Homan
Outreach Specialist
sariah.homan@forsythpl.org
Phone: 770-781-9840, ext.9415

Katie LeDuc
Outreach Specialist
katie.leduc@forsythpl.org
Phone: 770-781-9840, ext.9419

Jeanine Thompson
Outreach Specialist
jeanine.thompson@forsythpl.org
Phone: 770-781-9840, ext.9418

The FCPL Bookmobile is on the road! Visitors can come aboard and check out books and DVDs, access wi-fi, use a computer, and print documents. See the Outreach Events calendar to find a stop in a neighborhood near you.

The launch of the Bookmobile is a result of the library’s strategic plan and is intended to help the library reach its goal of serving the entire Forsyth County community. The Bookmobile lowers barriers to using public libraries by bringing books, technology, and resources to areas that are further away from the library’s physical locations.

FCPL invested approximately $400,000 in the Bookmobile vehicle, books and materials, and onboard computer equipment. Funding for the Bookmobile was provided by impact fees.

Address

585 Dahlonega Street
Cumming, GA 30040

Outreach Phone

678-513-9354

Email

outreach@forsythpl.org

FAQs

FAQs
- What can I expect when visiting the Bookmobile?
  - A collection of 3,500 books and DVDs in English and Spanish for patrons of all ages
  - Free Wi-Fi
  - Chromebooks
  - Free printing
  - Trained library staff providing reference assistance and book recommendations
  - Modular furniture that can be configured for a variety of patron needs
  - A hydraulic wheelchair lift to allow easy access for patrons of all abilities
  - A 72-inch touchscreen monitor that can be used for programs, outdoor movies, and demonstrating library resources
- Can I really check out books?
  
  Yes! Patrons can check out and return items at the circulation desk on the Bookmobile.
- How long can I keep a book I checked out from the Bookmobile?
  
  Normal checkout periods are two weeks, but they may be adjusted based on the frequency of the scheduled stop on a particular route.
- Are there overdue fines?
  
  Fines will accrue on Bookmobile patron accounts, but may be waived under certain circumstances. Fines that are accrued on materials checked out on the Bookmobile due to schedule delays or cancellations will be waived.
- How are routes chosen?
  
  FCPL works with Forsyth County Government, Forsyth County Schools, Forsyth County Parks & Recreation, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, local churches, food banks, housing authorities, and other charitable organizations to determine areas that are underserved by existing library branches, areas in which transportation options may be limited, and areas in which there is sufficient space to maneuver the Bookmobile safely.
- Does the Bookmobile offer programs, such as storytimes?
  
  Yes, Outreach staff on the Bookmobile will present programs for patrons of all ages, though such programs will be on a smaller scale, and outside (weather permitting).
- How do I ask another question about the Bookmobile?
  
  Contact the Outreach team at 678-513-9354 or email outreach@forsythpl.org for more information.

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