Glenns Ferry Library debuts new “Beyond Books Bus”

On Friday, April 15 the Glenns Ferry Public Library debut their new Beyond Books Bus.

In July 2021, Glenn Ferry Public Library was awarded a grant from ARPA funds of $113,600 which was presented to the library by the Idaho Commission for Libraries during the debut. The new outreach vehicle cost $82,890 and was paid for by federal ARPA funding. The ARPA funds provided a significant boost to libraries as they help to keep students learning and adults earning.

“I am very pleased that the ICfL is able to assist all types of libraries with the ARPA funding,” said State Librarian Stephanie Bailey-White. The Beyond Books Bus will travel to the communities of Glenns Ferry, Hammett and King Hill on scheduled days.

The bus provides: mobile Wi-Fi, computer stations, printing services, in-person homework help, a children area rich with early literacy tools and books, a meeting place for community resource partners to meet with patrons about local services, and a small collection of books available for check out.