CHESHIRE West and Chester Council’s new electric mobile library vehicle is now on the road – and from Monday, July 31, will be visiting rural areas near Frodsham.
It won’t be visiting Frodsham or Helsby because there are libraries there.
But on Monday it will be visiting Manley Post Office from 10.10am to 10.40am.
The following day it will be at Antrobus Village Hall from 10.10am to 1.30am, Kingsley Community Centre, from 12.25pm to 12.50pm and Elton Community Centre from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
The new vehicle is fully accessible and includes a hearing loop. It also has other sustainable features including solar panels and LED lighting. Other improvements include an awning for summer activities and onboard Wi-Fi and digital access for customers.
Council leader Cllr Louise Gittins said: “We believe our new mobile library is the first electric mobile library in the country and will contribute to the council’s aim to be carbon neutral by 2030. It looks wonderful with its new livery and I’m sure it will attract attention on its routes around the borough.
“Some mobile library stops will also be enhanced with events and activities delivered by the library service and with partners.”
The new vehicle offers a wide range of stock including adult and children’s’ books as well as audiobooks. It also provides access to the Library Management System, enabling customers to borrow books from across the library service and to make reservations, as well as update their library accounts.
Mobile Library staff can also provide online council information and a council enquiry service. Library members have free access to a wide range of online resources, including eBooks, via the libraries’ webpage.
Following a consultation last year, the Library Service has considered all feedback and has used this to help redesign and shape the future of the mobile library service to meet resident’s needs