Welland Public Library Bookmobile at Chippawa Park, 1973

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Title

Welland Public Library Bookmobile at Chippawa Park, 1973

Subject

Welland Public Library Bookmobile

Description

Colour photograph of the Welland Public Library Bookmobile parked at Chippawa Park, c. 1973.

The Welland Public Library Bookmobile was launched in July of 1973. It stopped at local seniors homes, day cares, schools, parks and churches. It carried approximately 2,000 books and circulated about 500 books per week. A lifeline for many Wellanders, both children and seniors alike, it continued until 1995.

Creator

Welland Public Library

Source

Welland Public Library Photo Collection

Date

c. 1973

Format

Colour photograph

Language

English

Type

Still image

Identifier

Storage - City of Welland Binder #3 – Library – WELD-lib-0039

Coverage

Welland

Files

wel227 (2).jpg

Citation

Welland Public Library, “Welland Public Library Bookmobile at Chippawa Park, 1973,” Welland Public Library Local History, accessed December 23, 2024, https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/items/show/8999.