The Bookworm Bus

04/26/2023

NATIONAL BOOKMOBILE DAY - APRIL 26, 2023
Library on Wheels - Mary Lemist Titcomb and America's First Bookmobile by Sharleen Glenn; Published in 2018 by Abrams Books for Young Readers (ISBN 978-1-4197-2875-4)

Mary Lemist Titcomb (1852-1932) was one of the most innovative librarians of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. She grew up wanting to do something special. The problem was that people were always telling her she couldn't. But Mary never gave up and did find something special - to be a librarian.

As head of the Washington County Free Library in Maryland, Titcomb was concerned that the library did not serve all the people it could. She was determined that everyone would have access to a library-not just the rich and those who lived in town. And so she set out to find a way to take the library to the county's 25,000 rural residents. Thus, the bookmobile was born.

Mary Lemist Titcomb is quoted as - The happy person is the person who does something.

1905 - the original book wagon made its maiden voyage in April 1905. Pulled by horses, Black Beauty and Dandy. Mr. Joshua Thomas, the library janitor, was enlisted to be the driver.

1912 - The first motorized bookmobile was launched.

And by the 1960s, the bookmobile had evolved with nearly two thousand bookmobiles in the United States bringing books to over fifty million people in rural communities.

The Public Libraries Survey report from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, FY 2019, about six percent of public libraries had one or more bookmobile outlets, with a total of 671 bookmobiles delivering library services in the U.S.

"The book goes to the man. We do not wait for the man to come to the book." ~ Mary Lemist Titcomb

Happy reading!
Where knowledge makes the journey delivering God's compassionate grace through books.

03/15/2023

03/07/2023

The girl you just called fat? She's overdosing on diet pills. The girl you just called ugly? She spends hours putting makeup on hoping people will like her. The boy you just tripped? He is abused enough at home. See that man with the ugly scars? He fought for his country. That guy you just made fun of for crying? His mother is dying. Put this as you're status if you're against bullying.

03/05/2023

Happy Sunday ☕🙂
Are you enjoying your coffee and newspaper this morning?📰
How many of our followers still read the Sunday news printed on paper?
We are looking for donated newspapers 📰 for an upcoming project.
Happy reading 📚 😊

03/03/2023

We need your help once again.
We need volunteers for tutoring.
The Bookworm Bus has held tutoring for the last 2 years. Assisting children and their families in elementary math and reading.
Do you have a passion and heart to give 1-1/2 of your time once per week?
Contact me if you are being called to make a difference in a child's life.
Happy reading 📚

03/02/2023

On my bucket list.

The Staircase of Knowledge is located at the University of Balamand, Lebanon.

03/01/2023

Good morning friends.
I haven't posted in a while - there is lots a new stuff going on behind the scenes gearing the bus up for some exciting new reading adventures.
First, I'm asking for your help for a group of kids who have shown a true interest in writing and journaling.
Needs: 8 journals with lines. Colorful covers- blues, purples and pinks.
Colored pens, no markers.
And your favorite inspirational quote.
These will be read and discussed and incorporated into our weekly journaling.
Can you help us out - its a small request and will greatly impact these kids.
Thank you and hope you are enjoying a good book.
Happy reading 📚

02/02/2023

It's , and we're excited to celebrate our love of storytelling with some of our top picks for reluctant readers! 📚🌟
Einstein the Penguin by Iona Rangeley
Scram! by Lauren Child
Genie & Teeny by Steven Lenton
The World's Worst Pets by David Walliams

01/18/2023

This morning started out rough. While headed to a 9:00 appointment in the Energy Corridor area, I was involved in a hit and run. Details for another day - I asked God for help because so many Houston drivers are so very unkind.
God did help and showed grace.
Donors stepped up and purchased items for the Quail Ridge Food Pantry; toothpaste, hand and dish soap, dryer sheets and bread.
While loading my vehicle with the generous bounty, Anthony, a Little Debbie's distributor inquired about the bread purchase.
I told him they were for the monthly food pantry for the residents. How so many in our communities are struggling.
As we were loading the last of the items, he called to me.
My story touch him and he agreed many are struggling. He stated he has been blessed with a good sales month and graciously gave a box of Little Debbie Valentine Cakes to the food pantry.
Random generosity - that is a God moment.org

01/13/2023

Hello Facebook Friends. is working together with Education Based Housing in Hempstead at Quail Ridge Apartments. One of the services being provided is a resident Food Pantry. As food prices soar, this is a great asset to the residents of Quail Ridge Apartments who are finding it hard to fill their pantry needs. The pantry serves as many as 16 families and our NEED is great.
Current needs are and required by January 18, 2013.
16 - 1 lb Ground Chuck or Beef
64 Rolls of Toilet Paper for each family to receive 4 rolls
16 - Loaves of White Bread
8 dozen Eggs for each to receive 1/2 dozen each.

Thank you! for helping The Bookworm Bus and Education Based Housing to feed Waller County residents.

You may contact me directly - (713) 408-0229 or [email protected].

Happy reading!

12/10/2022

Looking for recommendations for a moving company to assist with reorganizing the office and moving bookshelves, books and other items to storage unit in Brookshire.
Must be professional and available December 30th. Volunteers are welcomed.
Thank you.