Waltham Library’s bookmobile keeps rolling with more summer stops

You don’t need to visit the library to check out a book this summer — the library is coming to you. 

The Waltham Public Library bookmobile has been making the rounds at community events across the city, bringing books and library services directly to residents, with more stops scheduled. 

Residents can check out and return books, sign up for library cards and speak with librarians for reading recommendations. Materials borrowed from the bookmobile can be returned there, at the WPL or at any Minuteman Library location. 

The goal, library staff said, is to make services more accessible by meeting people where they are, whether at neighborhood stops or community events.

“The bookmobile will continue to pop up at Waltham events across the city through the end of August,” said Amber Harvey, reference department head at the Waltham Library.

Here’s the lineup for the next three weeks:

Friday, July 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Summer Spike at Drake Playground – lunch, games, books and crafts. Organized by the Waltham Boys & Girls Club.

Saturday, July 25, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Waltham Farmers’ Market — The Bookmobile will be parked at Government Center (119 School St.) across from the market. Drop by to say “hi” and check out some books!

Monday, July 27, 2-4 p.m. 

Lowell Field — The Bookmobile visits the spray park at Lowell Field (190 Grove St).

Monday, Aug. 3, 2-4 p.m. 

Graverson Playground — The Bookmobile will be parked at Graverson Playground, 16 Pine Vale Road. Come create a library card, return or check out items and learn about library services.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 4:30 p.m. 

Mobile Outreach Market — The Bookmobile will be at the Waltham Fields Community Farm Mobile Outreach Market. The market is in the parking lot at First Parish in Waltham, 50 Church St.

Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Waltham Fields Community Farm —  Visit the Bookmobile during CSA pickup hours on Wednesdays or while you shop at the farm stand. The address is 240 Beaver St.

Thursday, Aug. 6, 6-8 p.m. 

Mighty Squirrel Taproom & Kitchen — The Bookmobile is at Mighty Squirrel Taproom & Kitchen, 411 Waverly Oaks Road. Visit to relax and learn about library services.

Monday, Aug. 10, 2-4 p.m.

Prospect Hill Park — The Bookmobile will be at the spray park at Prospect Hill Park, 314 Totten Pond Road. 

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Waltham Fields Community Farm — Visit at 240 Beaver St. while you shop at the farm stand. You can obtain a library card, checkout or return items if needed.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 5-8 p.m. 

Mighty Squirrel Biergarten at Gore Place — The Biergarten is located on the south lawn at 249 Waltham St. in Watertown. Entrance is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

Check out the online Bookmobile calendar for the full schedule.