In honor of the one-year anniversary of the new bookmobile service, we asked our patrons what the bookmobile means to them. Here are samples of what they had to say ...

"I have been a great beneficiary of the Salem Public Library from the time I was able to read to the present time. Now that I am 85 years of age and living in an assisted living ‘old folks’ home, the bookmobile allows me to maintain the association indefinitely. Thank you!"

"I am an avid reader! The bookmobile gives me access to books I couldn’t afford to buy on my fixed income. I cannot get to the library because of transportation limitations. As long as my friend wakes me up, I will be at the bookmobile."

"It’s a wonderful service for the residents who aren’t able to drive downtown."

"I don’t know what I would do without your books."

"I really appreciate this service since I can’t get to the library. I like the large print selection and especially the staff who are so helpful."

"Service from the bookmobile is one of the greatest services imaginable. Here we are, all of us seniors, and limited in getting out to many essential services. You bring us an important part of the world we have had to put aside."

"I find the personal service excellent. The ladies are on time and ever so helpful; always ordering for you what you want. I hope it will operate forever."