What’s a BookBike?
The BookBike is a very small library branch on wheels. It is a custom-built trailer pulled by a bicycle that brings library materials out into the community to local destinations and events. 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.
Funding for the BookBike was provided by the library’s endowment fund, which is managed by the Eau Claire Community Foundation.
Questions?
Email bookbike@eauclaire.lib.wi.us or call us at (715) 839-2898
Schedule
August 2021
Mondays, 9 a.m. – noon
• Owen Park (map)
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – noon
• Carson Park (map)
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – noon
• Downtown Eau Claire Farmer’s Market
Sunday, Aug. 29, 2 p.m.
• 74th Annual Doll & Pet Parade (see us in the parade, and visit us afterwards at the Owen Park bandshell)
September 2021
Fridays, 9 a.m. – noon
• Owen Park (map), plus storytime at 10 a.m. (info)
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – noon
• Downtown Eau Claire Farmer’s Market
Saturday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m. – 5 a.m.
• International Fall Festival (downtown Eau Claire)
The Dabble Box Joins the BookBike for Summer Fun!
This summer, the library’s BookBike will join forces with our Dabble Box program to visit area parks and help locals connect with library services and materials.
The library’s Dabble Box room—a DIY makerspace offering educational STEAM projects and equipment—is on hiatus while the library is using its temporary location. However, Dabble Box staff will be venturing outdoors this summer to offer creative play and projects through a rotating selection of activities such as coding and robotics, water coloring, button making, and more.
Weather permitting, the BookBike and the Dabble Box will be in Owen Park on Mondays, 9 a.m.–noon; and in Carson Park on Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–noon.
