The library has launched a new mobile bicycle library service. The BookBike is a custom-built trailer pulled by a bicycle and holds about 100 items. Essentially a very small library branch on wheels, customers will be able to check out materials, sign up for a library card, get answers to reference questions, learn how to download digital content and so much more.

The BookBike gives librarians a new way to connect with residents of all ages, showcase the library’s digital content, provide an unexpected library experience, and give a fresh perspective of the public library.

The BookBike is funded by the library’s endowment fund, which is managed by the Eau Claire Community Foundation.

If you have a special event and you’d like to request a BookBike visit, please email details of your event to bookbike@eauclaire.lib.wi.us or call us at (715) 839-2898.

BookBike Press:
WQOW-TV: BookBike creates mobile library
WEAU-TV: Library rolls out new BookBike service
Volume One: Book Pedalers: Public library hits the trials with BookBike
Leader-Telegram: BookBike gaining traction
WEAU-TV (Hello Wisconsin): BookBike: Your library on wheels