Bookmobile • Lincoln Pelham Public Library

Bookmobile Coming Soon!

Get ready for a whole new way to experience books! Coming your way in early 2025, our “library on wheels” will be hitting the road, bringing the magic of reading to areas in Lincoln and Pelham where there is no library nearby. We are making it easier for those without transportation or with limited mobility to access great reads! The Bookmobile will also visit daycares, schools, senior residences, food banks, and community events to support literacy and lifelong learning. With a handpicked collection of must-reads, there is something for every book lover – whether you are into thrilling fiction, inspiring non-fiction, fun kids’ books, or the coolest graphic novels. Stay tuned for updates and get ready to embark on a literary adventure – wherever you are!

Bringing the library to the community, one stop at a time. Photos of the Little Free Library in Campden, the field at EL Crossley Secondary School, and the entrance to the Village of Hope Foodbank.

Background

In 2021, the former Lincoln Public Library began using a retired municipal wastewater van to provide outreach services in the community, with a focus on outdoor engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dubbed “Rosie,” the ruby red van has been used for the past three years to provide outreach and engage with residents across Lincoln and Pelham.

With an increased demand in services and a goal to remove barriers to service, the LPPL board and management team decided to add a customized bookmobile as an additional service point.

The bookmobile will also provide an alternate service point during future renovations of library branches in Vineland and Fonthill.

This project is supported by the Town of Lincoln and Town of Pelham, and with generous funding provided by the Niagara Community Foundation David S. Howes Fund ($33,000) and Desjardins Financial Services ($25,000).

Land Acknowledgement Statement

We acknowledge these are the traditional lands and territories of the Hatiwendaronk, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabeg, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties (No. 3) and by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement.

Lincoln Pelham Public Library recognizes the contributions and stewardship of all Indigenous Peoples, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. We are committed to celebrating and sharing stories from Indigenous communities and creating space for education and dialogue as we collectively acknowledge hard truths and work toward reconciliation.