October 2020 Bookmobile Newsletter
The October newsletter features totals and photos from our used book sale at Rose Lawn last month, an update on the vehicle graphic wrap progress, Creative Storytelling Photo Sessions by Lifesong Photography benefitting the Bookmobile, updates on the Adopt-A-Reader monthly giving campaign, program needs for this month, and a "thank [...]
September 2020 Bookmobile Newsletter
As we head into fall, there are lots of exciting things to look back on and forward to. In April - August, the Bookmobile gave away 3,297 books! Next week is the Used Book Sale at Rose Lawn to raise funds for Bookmobile programs. 56 readers have been adopted through [...]
Adopt-A-Reader: The Bookmobile Launches Campaign
Adopt-A-Reader: The Bookmobile launches campaign to fund book giveaways Published by The Daily Tribune News online Saturday, August 1, 2020 and in print Sunday, August 2, 2020 BY MARIE NESMITH As the program director for The Bookmobile, Kim Dennis is determined to boost childhood literacy in the midst of COVID-19. [...]
Bookmobile Partners with Corps of Engineers to Promote Water Safety
Published online Wednesday, July 22, 2020 by The Daily Tribune News and in the Thursday, July 23, 2020 print edition BY MARIE NESMITH Continuing to expand its reach, The Bookmobile is teaming up with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide water safety materials to youngsters. Through this partnership, [...]
July 2020 Newsletter
CLICK TO READ: July_2020_Newsletter_Bookmobile_emailversion2 July's newsletter features photos from this summer's book giveaways, a sneak peek at the new vehicle graphic design, and the launch of our Adopt-A-Reader program. You'll also find an introduction to our newest sponsor - Styles Auto Care, information on service changes dictated by the coronavirus [...]
The Bookmobile alters outreach during COVID-19 pandemic
THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS Photo: Valerie Gilreath, president of the board of directors of Reading to Go Places (doing business as The Bookmobile), right, and volunteer Madison Cowart watch as a reader picks up books at the Dinners To Go meal program. RANDY PARKER/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS BY MARIE NESMITH [...]
May 2020 Newsletter
May's newsletter features photos from the new Bookmobile's maiden voyage, service changes dictated by the coronavirus pandemic, recurring giving options, recognition of recent grants awarded, and thank yous to our sponsors and partners. CLICK TO READ: April_2020_Newsletter_Bookmobile_emailversion #readingtogoplaces #bookmobile #littlefreelibrary #littlefreelibraries #accesstobooks #earlyliteracymatters #literacychangeslives #JOINTHESTORY
February/March 2020 Newsletter
February/March's newsletter features the #JourneyToGeorgia Photo Album, fun facts from the Bookmobile road trip, as well as: Photos from the January 20th Georgia Power Service Day in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteers Needed! A list of volunteer opportunities in April and May Recognition of our 2020 business and [...]
Grant from the Community Foundation of NW GA
On February 11th, the Board of the Cartersville-Bartow Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia presented Bookmobile Program Director, Kim Dennis, and Board President, Valerie Gilreath, with a grant for $10,000 to help with the purchase of the new Bookmobile and new programs. Pictured from left-to-right: Randy Thompson, [...]
#JourneyToGeorgia Day 6: OKC, OK to AK
Chickasaw Park, OK Oklahoma City National Memorial