WCLS partnered with local truck body manufacturer, TriVan, to create a custom bookmobile for our patrons in Birch Bay, Wickersham, Glenhaven and Lake Samish. We documented the building process and the delivery of the van below.
June 18, 2019: The new bookmobile was officially commissioned into service with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
May 5, 2019: Bookmobile Manager Sarah Koehler drives the bookmobile off the lot at TriVan, down Smith Road and Northwest Avenue to its final destination at the Whatcom County Library System Central Services building. Staff members show their excitement as Sarah pulls in to the parking lot.
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June 14, 2019: Getting ready for the launch of the new bookmobile
Moving books to the new bookmobile.
Moving books to the new bookmobile.
Moving books to the new bookmobile.
Moving books to the new bookmobile.
Moving books to the new bookmobile.
“Warm thanks to Bessie the Bookmobile for 22 years of service.”
May 30, 2019: Final Examination
Bookmobile interior with shelves
Bookmobile inside front with tables and chairs
Bookmobile side view
Bookmobile exterior with canopy extended
Bookmobile wheelchair ramp
Bookmobile exterior television monitor
May 9, 2019: Bookmobile gets a paint job.
Painting the new bookmobile.
Bookmobile with new paint
Painted cab
April 16, 2019: Insulation added, wheelchair lift and 42″ monitor installed.
Driver’s side of bookmobile
Interior of Bookmobile with insulation
Passenger side of Bookmobile
Side door opens to reveal wheelchair ramp
Bookmobile engine compartment
Hatch opens to reveal a 42 inch video monitor on passenger side of bookmobile
April 3, 2019: Last look at the interior before the insulation goes in.
Front view of Bookmobile
Looking through the doorway
Doorway between cab and body
Front view of Bookmobile
Display monitor casing
Interior of Bookmobile
March 19, 2019: The pieces of the bookmobile are beginning to come together.
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WCLS Bookmobile in the shop at TriVan
TriVan employee cutting aluminum floor panel
Side view of Bookmobile
Bookmobile storage compartment
TriVan’s knowledgeable staff hard at work
Inside of the Bookmobile
March 4, 2019: TriVan customizes the cab and bed of our bookmobile by adding an entrance from the cab directly to the bed.
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Back of cab with cutaway for door to truck bed
Interior of Bookmobile truck bed
TriVan mechanic working on entryway
February 21, 2019: Our brand new bookmobile currently being custom-built by local truck body manufacturer, TriVan.
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TriVan engineers and WCLS staff refine design plans
