Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services - ABOS

Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services - ABOS The Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services serves to support and encourage bookmobile and library outreach services worldwide.

The Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) is the professional organization for outreach staff, and is inclusive in celebrating all forms of library outreach. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values of ABOS and its members. The Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) is an American Library Association (ALA) affiliated professional organization dedicat

ed to supporting library outreach in all its forms. Learn more and join us at abos-outreach.com. The Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Outreach is at the heart of library work - but it can feel isolating.You don’t have to do it alone.The Association of Bo...
05/01/2026

Outreach is at the heart of library work - but it can feel isolating.

You don’t have to do it alone.

The Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services (ABOS) connects outreach library workers across the globe who are building stronger, more inclusive communities every day 🌍

Join the network that understands your work. Visit www.abos-outreach.com/membership

All who join during the month of May are entered into a drawing for a free 2026 ABOS Virtual Conference registration!

04/22/2026

Today is National Library Outreach Day, a day we celebrate libraries and library workers bringing the library to the people!

From bookmobiles and pop-ups to home delivery and library services for the incarcerated, library outreach meets communities where they are and ensures access to knowledge, connection, and care—no matter the barriers.

Connect with your library today and everyday, wherever you find it in your community!

National Library Outreach Day is coordinated in collaboration with the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services and the Association of Rural and Small Libraries.

04/22/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL OUTREACH DAY!! I am so proud of the work you do in your communities. Keep up the good work. Cathy Zimmerman, Executive Director

Today we’re celebrating the library workers who do so much more than shelve books. They are connectors, guides, problem-...
04/22/2026

Today we’re celebrating the library workers who do so much more than shelve books.

They are connectors, guides, problem-solvers, and champions for equitable access by helping people find information, navigate systems, build skills, and feel a sense of belonging. From early literacy to job searches, tech help to community programming, their impact shows up in countless everyday moments that often go unseen.

Libraries are one of the few spaces that remain free and open to all—and that’s because of the dedicated people behind the desks, in the stacks, and out in the community making it happen.

Thank you to all library workers for your commitment, care, and the vital role you play in strengthening our communities every single day.

04/19/2026

In celebration of National Library Week, ALA President Sam Helmick writes:

"Joy can be a quiet thing.

"Joy is the child who discovers their first favorite book and insists on reading it again right there on the library floor. Joy is the job seeker who finally finds the right words for a résumé. Joy is the new parent who finds community in a storytime circle, or the neighbor who walks through our doors not because they need something specific, but because they need somewhere to belong.

"This National Library Week, we are invited to 'Find Your Joy.' The joy found in libraries isn’t incidental. Library joy is built intentionally, collectively, and often against the odds."

Read Sam's full piece at https://bit.ly/4cQ4Qvf, and celebrate National Library Week all week long by visiting your library!

📸 Tomahawk (Wis.) Public Library Community Puzzle

🚨 Time is running out!There’s still time - but it's limited - to submit your program proposal for the 2026 ABOS Conferen...
04/09/2026

🚨 Time is running out!

There’s still time - but it's limited - to submit your program proposal for the 2026 ABOS Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

Don’t miss your chance to share your ideas, connect with peers, and be part of this year’s program!

⏳ Deadline: April 12

Submit now before it’s too late! Link in Comments.

Time is running out to submit your nominations and applications for ABOS Awards, Scholarships, and Grants!Don’t miss you...
04/09/2026

Time is running out to submit your nominations and applications for ABOS Awards, Scholarships, and Grants!

Don’t miss your chance to:
🏆 Recognize outstanding outreach work
🎓 Support professional growth
💡 Fund innovative ideas

⏳ Only days left - deadline is April 12!

If you’ve been meaning to nominate a colleague or apply yourself, now is the time. Opportunities like this don’t come around often—and we don’t want you to miss out.

👉 Submit now: Link in Comments

Act now and help us celebrate and support the best in outreach services!

Thank you to all that stopped by to learn more about the Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services (ABOS) or to say ...
04/03/2026

Thank you to all that stopped by to learn more about the Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services (ABOS) or to say hello at our booth at PLA .

We enjoyed engaging, reconnecting, and building new relationships with each of you!

Wishing you all very safe travels as you journey back home. Until we meet again, Friends.

04/03/2026

📣 We’re accepting program proposals!

Have an idea, program, or strategy that could inspire outreach professionals? Share it at the 2026 ABOS Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

Presenting is a great way to connect, share your expertise, and make an impact across the field.

🗓 Submit by April 12

Link in the Comments.

There’s still time to recognize excellence and invest in the future of outreach services!ABOS is accepting nominations a...
04/02/2026

There’s still time to recognize excellence and invest in the future of outreach services!

ABOS is accepting nominations and applications for:
🏆 Awards - Programming, Leadership, Outreach Services and more!
🎓 Scholarship - $1,000 for Library Degree or MLIS Students
💡 Grant - $1,000 value for conference & travel

Know someone doing incredible work in bookmobile or outreach services? Or ready to take the next step yourself? Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate impact and support innovation.

🗓 Deadline: April 12

👉 Submit today: https://abos-outreach.com/Awards-Scholarship-Grant-Opportunities

Let’s make sure the amazing work in our field gets the recognition it deserves!

Looking for some ABOS swag? Now is a great time to order from the ALA Graphics Store with their Spring Sale. Save 30% of...
04/02/2026

Looking for some ABOS swag? Now is a great time to order from the ALA Graphics Store with their Spring Sale. Save 30% off everything thru April 4.

Visit librarygiftshop.org

Are you a current member of the Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services (ABOS) and are attending the Public Librar...
04/01/2026

Are you a current member of the Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services (ABOS) and are attending the Public Library Association (PLA) Conference in Minneapolis this week?

Be sure to stop by the Exhibit Hall at Booth T1 to pick up your exclusive member conference swag from the ABOS Staff.

When you stop by the booth let us know you saw this post to be entered into a drawing for a free 2026 ABOS Virtual Conference Registration.

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