Bookmobile
705 West Rio Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: 434. 973.7893 x2
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The Bookmobile does not run in the 5th week of the month. Please consult your calendar for exact dates.
The Bookmobile does not run if Albemarle County Schools are closed for inclement weather. Check https://www.k12albemarle.org/ for status updates.
Please call (434-973-7893 ext 2) for information about bringing the Bookmobile to your neighborhood.
Activities with the Bookmobile
April - November Bookmobile at Charlottesville City MarketThe Bookmobile will be on-site at City Market, to support the Market's Power of Produce (POP) program, a health education program for kids; the Bookmobile will offer Storytime at 11am on 05/13, 06/03, and 07/1, on-board browsing, as well as library card registration. The POP program will offer kids' activities and a "Two Bite Challenge" that kids can complete to earn $5.00 of POP Bucks to spend on produce at the market.
June 2023 Summer kickoff eventsThe Bookmobile will be onsite to join the summer kickoff festivities!
- 06/09/2023 Gordon Branch YA SRP Kick-off @ Central, Central 5:30pm
- 06/10/2023 Central 10:00am
- 06/12/2023 Crozet 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- 06/12/2023 Gordon 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- 06/13/2023 Scottsville 5:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule in Albemarle and Charlottesville
| 11:00 - 12:00 | 10:15 - 11:00 | ||
| 12:30 - 1:15 | 11:15 - 12:00 | ||
| 1:30 - 2:00 | 12:30 - 1:30 | ||
| 2:30 - 3:15 | 2:00 - 2:30 | ||
| 3:45 - 4:30 | 2:45 - 3:15 | ||
| 10:30 - 11:00 | 11:30 - 12:30 | ||
| 11:30 - 12:15 | 1:00 - 2:00 | ||
| 12:30 - 1:30 | ---- | ||
| 2:00 - 2:45 | ---- | ||
| 4:00 - 5:00 | ---- | ||
| 5:30 - 6:00 | ---- | ||
| 10:30 - 11:00 | 10:15 - 10:45 | ||
| 11:30 - 12:30 | 10:45 - 11:15 | ||
| 1:00 - 2:00 | 11:30 - 12:15 | ||
| 4:00 - 5:00 | 1:00 - 2:00 | ||
| 5:15 - 6:00 | 2:30 - 3:00 | ||
| ---- | 4:15 - 5:15 | ||
| 10:00 - 10:45 | 10:30 - 11:30 | ||
| 11:00 - 11:30 | 12:00 - 1:00 | ||
| 11:45 - 12:30 | 1:30 - 2:15 | ||
| 12:45 - 2:30 | 2:30 - 3:15 | ||
| 10:00 - 11:30 | |
Marien Ruiz-Villaman
Bookmobile Branch Manager
About the Bookmobile
Monday through Thursday the Bookmobile has scheduled stops in Albemarle County. Afternoons and evenings, the Bookmobile visits its scheduled stops in Charlottesville. The Bookmobile and Outreach Services Department is staffed by Branch Manager Marien Ruiz-Villaman, and Bookmobile Specialists Rosalind Roser and Thomas Raymond.
Being its own branch within the JMRL system, it houses a collection of around 10,000 items, including: Fiction, Mysteries, Sci-fi and Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Manga, Audiobooks, YA, Easy Readers, Picture Books, Memory Kits, as well as Non-fiction for adults, YA, and children; from this collection, the Bookmobile vehicle carries around 1,500 to 2000 items on the road, serving a current total of 38 bi-monthly stops including senior residential communities and day centers, preschools, high schools, community and recreation centers, as well as stops at public parks and community special events.
Books or other materials borrowed from the Bookmobile are checked out for one month. They may be renewed through our office for another one month period. Materials borrowed from the Bookmobile may be returned to any JMRL location and materials from other JMRL locations may be returned to the Bookmobile.
Programs at JMRL
JMRL programs are offered virtual, in-person, or a combination of both which means you can participate at any branch no matter where you live. Check the Programs Calendar to see everything available to you. Find previous programs and virtual storytimes on the JMRL YouTube Channel.
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Virtual Tech Tutorials
Need help with your device or downloading ebooks and audiobooks to your phone or tablet? Looking for assistance organizing photos, or just have general questions about using your device? Call 434.973.7893 x4 to arrange a Zoom tutorial with a JMRL Librarian (up to 45 minutes).
Scheduled Closings:
During 2023
Memorial Day (5/29/2023)
Juneteenth (6/19/2023)
Independence Day (07/04/2023)
Labor Day (9/4/2023)
Staff Training Day (10/09/2023)
Veterans Day (11/11/2023)
Thanksgiving Day (11/23/2023)
Day After Thanksgiving (11/24/2023)
Christmas Eve (12/24/2023)
Christmas Day (12/25/2023)
Day After Christmas (12/26/2023)
Second Day After Christmas (12/27/2023)
During 2024
New Year's Day (01/01/2024)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (01/15/2024)
Presidents' Day (2/19/2024)
Easter (Central Library) (3/31/2024)
Memorial Day (5/27/2024)
Juneteenth (6/19/2024)
Check each Branch for special closings
