The old South Dakota State Library Bookmobile that delivered books to schools in Dewey, Corson and Ziebach counties 50-60 years ago, had been sitting on a vacant lot in Isabel until it was moved to Timber Lake. It’s parked behind the Tribute to Rodeo sculpture and the Blacksmith Shop.
When the old Regional Bookmobile was moved Isabel to Timber Lake a few months ago, the Timber Lake & Area Historical Society requested stories about the traveling library. Here are two:
Even the word “Bookmobile” conjures up a lot of memories! At Fitzgerald School, bookmobile day was a highlight and eagerly looked forward to! Glances out the windows (even more than usual), real excitement when …