Mobile Branch

Bookmobile driving down a stylized road

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

A scaled-down version of our main collection, the bookmobile visits all 10 city wards, making library services accessible to everyone. This fully accessible library on wheels helps Springfield residents discover all that Lincoln Library has to offer. 

The Mobile Branch makes 16 stops on a two-week rotation. At each stop, approximately 3,000 circulating items – bestselling fiction, nonfiction, large print books, audiobooks, children's books, movies and more – are available and can be borrowed by patrons.

  • Paper copies of the schedule are available at the library and on the Mobile Branch.
  • Mobile Branch stops are listed on the library's online calendar.
  • An online map of Mobile Branch stops is also available.

Yes. When placing an item on hold which you intend to pick up at a Mobile Branch stop, choose “Mobile Branch” from the dropdown menu when prompted to choose “pickup location”. 

Yes! The Mobile Branch has a book return for any items, regardless of where you checked them out. Similarly, you can return items checked out from the Mobile Branch at the main library.  

No. Due to space constraints, the Mobile Branch is not able to accept donations. We are happy to receive your donations at the main library, as long as they fit the donation criteria

Mobile Branch Social Story

Social stories make libraries more accessible to all visitors. Our social story describes what a visitor can expect from a visit to the Mobile Branch. Reading this social story before a visit can help a new visitor feel more comfortable and confident about their trip. If you still have questions about visiting the library, please contact us.

Download our social story, Visiting Lincoln Library's Mobile Branch.

Mobile Branch Stops

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mobile Branch at Meijer

9:00am–10:30am
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mobile Branch at Center Park

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mobile Branch at Hy-Vee

2:30pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

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