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How Bookmobiles Brought Books to Columbus Neighborhoods

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Discover the history of Columbus’ bookmobiles, which began in 1950 to bring books to neighborhoods without library branches. These mobile libraries became a vital part of the community, fostering literacy and providing access to books for decades. From their early days to their transformation into Metro Mouse Mobiles in the 1990s, explore how they connected people with the joy of reading.

Aired: 01/14/25
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