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Children's Bookmobile Service Area & Site Selection Criteria

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Sites considered for Children's Bookmobile service must:

  • Be located within SFPL service area (City and County of San Francisco);
  • Have available legal parking for 25 foot vehicle;
  • Provide group care to children, including preschools, after school programs, public housing developments, and transitional housing programs;
  • Not be within walking distance or easily served by branch library;
  • Be willing to comply with Children’s Bookmobile policies and procedures; and,
  • Have responsible adult available to coordinate Bookmobile program.

Priority will be given to sites that:

  • Serve children needing early literacy support including English language learners, children at risk for low literacy achievement, or children living in low socio-economic households;
  • Are publicly funded, with City programs receiving the greatest consideration;
  • Serve preschool-age children, after school programs, or public housing.
  • Meet other logistical considerations, such as integration into current schedule, geographic location, and number of children served.

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