BPL Mobile

About
The vehicle, called BPL Mobile, is far more than a traditional bookmobile. On BPL Mobile, patrons are able to take advantage of many services available in libraries across Birmingham such as:
 
  • Books
  • Computers
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Citizen services such as notarizing, and printing
  • Programs and activities such as library story times and STEM

    BPL Mobile vehicle is a result of a collaboration between BPL and the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA), and local developer Ed Ticheli. In 2021, the BJCTA donated a para-transit bus to BPL, allowing the library system to provide mobile library services by bookmobile to the 99 neighborhoods of the City of Birmingham. This valuable service is an innovative approach to bridging the digital divide and expanding citizen services to underserved communities.
    Form

    BPL Mobile Request Form  

    Fill out this form if you are interested in applying for a service stop or event visit within the City of Birmingham. Please submit this request form at least two weeks prior to the event or service stop.

    The completion of this form does not confirm availability.

     

    BPL Mobile vehicle with officials

     



    Cartoon Bookmobile by William Darby

    This project was made possible by a donation of a para-transit bus from the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) and a partnership with a local developer, Ed Ticheli (American Life Lofts).

    • Calendars

    BPL Calendar of events - Link to the entire BPL calendar.