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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The Lawrence Public Library has introduced a new way of bringing its books and programming into the community this summer.
The Lawrence Journal-World (http://bit.ly/1XQGru2 ) reports that the library has unveiled its new book bike, which staff hope will enable to library to reach more people by visiting places that are less accessible for the library's book van.
The bike includes a custom-made box that opens up into shelving. Pattie Johnston, who works in the library's outreach services department, says the bike will not only be used for checking out books but also for information on library programs and services, such as technology help or e-book checkout.
Johnston says the bike has already visited a local farmers market and preschool.
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