Spectrum News 1: 'Bringing the library directly to the people': City of Rochester unveils mobile library RPL-GO!

The city of Rochester cut the ribbon on a new mobile library on Monday. 

RPL-GO! will roll out at the start of next year and looks to bring resources from the Rochester Public Library to senior centers, festivals and community organizations.

It features modular book carts, printers and Wi-Fi capabilities.

“RPL GO! will ensure that all Rochester residents—from our seniors to our toddlers—have access to the critical resources and services that our libraries offer,” Mayor Malik Evans said in a statement. “Mobile libraries promote literacy, inclusivity, and community. RPL-GO! is a true example of collaboration; I want to thank Senator Jeremy Cooney, RIT, and the community for helping the City inspire hope and, literally, deliver opportunities.”

“The RPL Go! Mobile Library is about bringing the library directly to the people. From older adults to our youngest learners, the mobile library is about accessibility and ensuring all members of our community have access to the incredible services the Rochester Public Library has to offer,” state Sen. Jeremy Cooney said in a statement. “I was proud to secure funding for this project and work alongside Mayor Evans to get this van on the streets and out serving our community.”

New state funding is making it possible after a previous mobile library program in the city was cut in 2002.

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