The South Shore Public Libraries bookmobile is temporarily off the road for maintenance work from March 10 to March 14, 2026, but staff are manually delivering materials to community stops to ensure residents in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, can still access books.
This temporary service shift ensures that people can still borrow items during the busy March Break period despite the vehicle being in the shop. Library staff are making alternative arrangements and travelling to various rural spots to meet with regular patrons and hand out requested materials in person.
Community stops receiving these manual deliveries include New Ross, Barss Corner, New Germany, and Chester. Workers are also making trips to Mahone Bay, Mill Village, Port Mouton, and Caledonia to ensure no one misses their regular library visit while the vehicle is being fixed.
The bookmobile is expected to return to its normal operations once the necessary repairs are finished. This mobile service has been a staple for the region since 1972, with its main hub located at the library headquarters in Bridgewater.
