The Bookmobile is the mobile service of the Public Library Service of the Virgin Islands that operates on the island of Tortola. It allows the customers in remote areas to access materials found in the local libraries such as books and magazines. These materials are conveniently stored on shelves to accommodate avid readers. The bookmobile is also equipped with other media and IT equipment. The objectives are to provide a library service to primary schools and the prison, to encourage reading and to promote literacy. The bookmobile serves 12 primary schools, 4 preschools, 1 high school, the Eselyn Henley Richez Learning Centre (a special needs school), BVI Services ( a special needs adult facility), and the HM Prisons service.

Process

Step 1: Customer is given a registration card for their parent / guardian to sign

Step 2: Customer enters the Bookmobile and returns the registration card to the officer.

Step 3: Customer browses the shelves and selects the two items he/she wants to read.

Step 4: Customer presents items to the Library officer at the circulation desk on the bookmobile to be checked out.

Method of Applying

In person.

Turn Around Time

Immediately
 

Department Contact Information

Library Services

Flemming Street
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110

Business Hours:

Road Town Library
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m.

Anegada Community Library
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m.

East End Community Library
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m.

Jost Van Dyke Community Library
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Virgin Gorda Community Library
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

Email Address: dlibraryservices@gov.vg

Road Town Library - 1(284) 468-9750
Fax: 1(284) 468-3495

Anegada Community Library - 1(284) 495-9464
East End Community Library - 1(284) 468-6128
Jost Van Dyke Community Library - 1(284) 495-9054
Virgin Gorda Community Library - 1(284) 468-6534