The Zuni Public Library
began its bookmobile service in 1992 to provide library services to
community members who live in the outlying areas of Zuni and who didn't
have any means of transportation.
The first bookmobile was a passenger-sized van equipped with shelves
for materials. In 2002, after 10 years and many, many miles, the
vehicle was finally retired after Cordy (Tsethlikai) drove it back from
Gallup after having it serviced only to have one of the wheels come off
as she drove it onto the Tribal Headquarters parking lot. She
recalls this incident with a laugh so you know she wasn't injured in
any way.
In 2005, through the efforts of Mr. Andrew Othole from the Pueblo of
Zuni Office of Planning and Development and the New Mexico State
Legislature, the library was granted funds to purchase a new
bookmobile. The new bookmobile made its debut on February 8,
2006. The shelf space is double the size of the old
bookmobile. It's collection is a "mini" version of the main
library's collection (Reference, Fiction, Nonfiction, Children's Easy,
Juvenile Fiction and Nonfiction). The bookmobile operates two
days a week and makes scheduled stops along the outskirts of Zuni.
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