December 28, 2009

Digital Bookmobile Visits The Library

  • Friday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Library to Host Digital Bookmobile National Tour Event
    Bloomingdale Regional Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Avenue, Valrico
    FREE

    Bloomingdale Regional Library will host the Digital Bookmobile, an immersive download experience inside a 74-foot, high-tech tractor-trailer. Readers of all ages are invited to engage digital downloading through interactive demonstrations and experience Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries’ audiobook, eBook, music, and video download service at this free event. Library card holders can also check out and download digital titles any time, anywhere by visiting http://www.hcplc.org/.

    The Digital Bookmobile is housed inside an 18-wheel tractor-trailer. This 74-foot community outreach vehicle is a high-tech update of the traditional bookmobile that has served communities for decades. The vehicle is equipped with broadband Internet-connected PCs, high definition monitors, premium sound systems, and a variety of portable media players, all of which help visitors explore Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries’ download service. Interactive learning stations give visitors an opportunity to search the library’s digital media collection, use supported mobile devices, and sample eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video.

    For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit http://www.hcplc.org/.

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