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Erie County Public Library: Summer Library Program: Summer Bookmobile Visits

Official landing page for the Erie County Public Library's annual summer library program!

Summer Bookmobile Visits

Want an engaging literacy activity that slays the summer slide and combats social isolation for your students?

Schedule a Summer Bookmobile Visit! These ~90 minute visits provide your community with full access to library resources, story read alouds, and fun activities. Visits are free and open to the public. Summer 2025 visits are available on select Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. 

Library provides:

  • Bookmobile with 3 library staff-- 2 to operate the vehicle, assist with collection items, register for library cards and signup for the Summer Library Program; 1 to read aloud and assist with activities.
  • Books to read aloud.
  • ~2 activities/crafts/games related to the visit's theme.

School partners provide:

  • Promotion-- school is responsible for communicating with students and families before school ends and during the summer.
  • An enthusiastic point person-- someone the students would be excited to see at their summer visit-- to read a story and interact with attendees. PTA and student volunteers are welcome to assist in crowd control and activity stations.
  • Facilities access-- restrooms for Library staff and emergency student use, parking lot, and school grounds access. Building need not be open to all attendees but should be accessible if required.

Encourage Reading

two female students hold their book selections checked out from the Bookmobile

With the Bookmobile at every visit, participants have access to our full library collection. Participants can browse the onboard selection and checkout materials, sign up for a library card, and chat with the same knowledgeable staff found at all ECPL branches. Plus, patrons can request specific items in advance. Make a reservation in your library account and we'll bring your ready items to the next Bookmobile visit!

Slay the Summer Slide

students participate in activity station

Every Summer Bookmobile Visit is an opportunity for students to register or make progress on their summer reading challenges. Whether through  ECPL's Summer Library Program, or a school designed challenge, students that actively read over the summer are more likely to retain their learning and return prepared for the upcoming school year. 

Create Social Events

Give families the opportunity to engage in free community programming at a familiar space. Parents can converse, students can play together on the playground, and everyone can enjoy pressure-free socializing.

Book Your Visit!

Want to schedule a Summer Bookmobile Visit for your school?

  1. Fill out the Outreach Event Application and put Summer Bookmobile Visit as the event name. 
  2. Receive your meeting link to discuss bringing the Bookmobile to your school. 

Questions? Call our Library at 814-451-6927 to speak with a Librarian.