The Santa Clara County Library District Bookmobile provides personalized, comprehensive library service to people who may have difficulty visiting a community library - including seniors, individuals with physical limitations, children, and geographically remote residents in the cities of:
The Bookmobile carries a range of items including:
Please note: The Catalog status of "In" at Bookmobile does not necessarily mean an item is on board the Bookmobile. The Bookmobile collection is a popular, browsing collection which may change daily depending on the demographics of the stops being served that day.
Items not found on the Bookmobile may be reserved and delivered. You may place a request:
The selection of stops is based on a variety of factors including:
A schedule of routes and stops is published and distributed three times per year:
The Bookmobile visits institutions, such as senior housing and special care facilities. A stop may be discontinued due to low use, safety considerations, or violations of library policies.
Suggestions of new stops are welcome.
In addition to regularly scheduled public stops, the Bookmobile delivers a selection of titles to eligible institutions when a full service stop is not feasible.
The Santa Clara County Library District card may be used on the Bookmobile or at any of the libraries in the Santa Clara County Library District. You may apply for a card and establish a personal Identification Number (PIN) in person on the Bookmobile. Please bring identification and verification of mailing address. We will ask you to select a regular Bookmobile stop for the delivery of requested items.
If you have any questions, comments or requests, you may call the bookmobile office at (408) 293-2326 x3060. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. Please leave a message if the staff is out.