Bookmobile & Outreach

Upcoming Events

Staff Training

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Benton Branch, Bookmobile, Calvert City Branch, Hardin Branch, Makerspace, Off Site
Description:
All branches of the library will be closed on December 1st for staff training.  ...

Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Benton Branch, Bookmobile, Calvert City Branch, Hardin Branch, Makerspace, Off Site
Description:
All branches of the library will be closed on December 25th and 26th for the Christmas holiday. ...

Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Benton Branch, Bookmobile, Calvert City Branch, Hardin Branch, Makerspace, Off Site
Description:
All branches of the library will be closed on December 25th and 26th for the Christmas holiday.  ...

New Years Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Benton Branch, Bookmobile, Calvert City Branch, Hardin Branch, Makerspace, Off Site
Description:
All branches of the library will be closed on January 1st for New Years Day. ...
Branches:
Benton Branch, Bookmobile, Calvert City Branch, Hardin Branch, Off Site
Description:
All branches of library will be closed on January 15th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  ...

Presidents' Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Benton Branch, Bookmobile, Calvert City Branch, Hardin Branch, Off Site
Description:
All branches of the library will be closed on February 19th for Presidents' Day.  ...

Meet the Bookmobile Librarian

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Bookmobile is a mobile branch of the Marshall County Public Library. The mission of the Bookmobile is to increase accessibility to the materials and services provided by the library throughout the community. In fulfilling this mission, the primary functions of the bookmobile are to:
  • Offer current popular materials and reference information for people of all ages
  • Promote basic literacy and a lifelong desire to read
  • Present programs to encourage continued use of the bookmobile, particularly for children
  • Introduce readers to library services
  • Generate a positive image of the library as a whole by being highly visible throughout the entire community

The Bookmobile visits local schools, daycares, senior living facilities, and events throughout the county. The Bookmobile cannot visit private residences. 

Books by Mail is a way of providing library material to Marshall County patrons who are unable to travel to one of the library’s physical locations. Patrons can select specific titles or share their interests with the Bookmobile Librarian who will create a list of suggested titles. Materials are sent to the patron in a canvas mailer via the USPS. The package will also include prepaid return postage so the patron can return the material at no cost to them. Books by Mail is only available to patrons living in Marshall County.

Nothing! Postage is prepaid.

Office Drops are for busy organizations where employees may not be able to get to the library during regular hours. Patrons simply request items, and our Bookmobile Librarian will drop them off at the place of business. 

Resources

Capstone Interactive

Capstone Interactive
Capstone has a wide selection of high-quality titles all supported by natural-voice audio and unlimited circulations for your little learner. Accessible through any local branch, or remotely.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library

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Gale Virtual Reference Library offers access to thousands of eBooks on just about any topic imaginable. Accessible through any local branch, or remotely by entering "bent_rpa" into the prompt.
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Hoopla

Hoopla
Hoopla is an innovative new service that we have partnered with to bring you thousands of movies, television, music, and audiobook titles for FREE. Accessible through any local branch, or remotely after registration.
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Libby

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There are thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, available for reading. Explore the collection through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists. Accessible through any local branch, or remotely after registration.

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