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Explorer
Explorer Kids' Bookmobile brings the total library experience to kids.
As a true mobile library, Explorer is designed to encourage its young users to browse, read and talk about books. No other bookmobile in the U.S. has as much space; kids can check out books, work on computers, attend storytime in the two-tiered seating area or get personal help from a caring librarian while on board.
Lakewood’s Promise News visits the Explorer
Lakewood’s Promise News visits the Pierce County Library System’s Explorer Bookmobile on Halloween. Watch the video>>
Schedule Information
Explorer is coming soon to a neighborhood near you! Find out when and where Explorer will be stopping next.
- Download the Fall Explorer Schedule - English (PDF 1217kb)
- Download the Fall Explorer Schedule - Spanish (PDF 997kb)
For more information, please contact Explorer Bookmobile at the Processing and Administrative Center, 253-536-6500, ext.110.
What makes Explorer special?
Explorer has an expandable wall.
To have room for wall-to-wall books and still have space inside for kids, the circulation desk sits on a movable floor. The motorized unit slides out when the vehicle is parked, so kids can move around and interact with library staff. Take a peek inside Explorer >>
Explorer is a collaborative effort.
Explorer Bookmobile programs are a partnership between Pierce County Library System, local schools, family and youth agencies and libraries.
Why Explorer Kids' Bookmobile?
In 2000, Pierce County Library System embarked upon the Kids' Bookmobile Project, a new program area for the Community Outreach Services and Youth Services Departments. The project's purpose is to lay the foundation for reading and life-long learning skills for children and youth who are most isolated from library services.
Our funders
The Pierce County Library Foundation, the fund-raising arm of the library, successfully sought grants and gifts from foundations, corporations, service clubs and individuals to extend the library's budget by funding over 50% of this program.
If you, or your organization, is interested in this or other funding opportunities with the Pierce County Library System please contact Lynne Hoffman, Pierce County Library Foundation Director at 253-536-6500, ext. 103 or lhoffmann@piercecountylibrary.org.
For More Explorer Information Contact
Lorianne Callison
Youth Services Outreach Librarian
253-536-6500, ext. 110
TTY 711
lcallison@piercecountylibrary.org
Para mas información llame a 253-536-6500, ext. 110.
Para ayuda en español por favor llame a 253-536-6055.