Children at a West End daycare excitedly climbed aboard a mobile library Wednesday morning, where they had the chance to flip through colorful pages and pick out books to take back to their classrooms.
The Moore County Bookmobile stopped at Shining Stars Child Development Center on April 8, where young readers were able to browse and check out books during the visit. The stop followed a recent donation from Moore Women – A Giving Circle, which provided funding to purchase new books for children served by the mobile library.
Caroline Eddy, co-chair of the Moore Women – A Giving Circle, said the group wanted to see the impact of the donation firsthand as the bookmobile delivered reading materials to local children.
The Giving Circle operates as a program of the North Carolina Community Foundation and supports charitable groups serving women, children, and families in Moore County. Through pooled donations, members fund projects that “strengthen the community and expand opportunities for local residents.”
Children excitedly lined up by class, eager to board the bus.
Several community members attended Wednesday’s visit, including Taylortown Mayor Bridget Cotton, who previously worked at the daycare facility.
As the children browsed the shelves inside the bookmobile, volunteers and staff watched them eagerly choose titles to read.
Director Jermonica Lindsey of Shining Stars Child Development Center said visits like the one Wednesday help spark a lifelong love of learning.
“Reading is the foundation for everything,” Lindsey said, smiling.
Caroline Eddy (center), among other volunteers, sang songs, told jokes, and shared stories to entertain the children as they waited for their turn on the bus.
The bookmobile is part of the Moore County Library System. The mobile library follows a regular schedule Monday through Thursday, stopping at daycare centers, schools, neighborhoods, nursing homes, and retirement communities throughout the county.
Each location is typically visited every two weeks, allowing residents who may not easily reach a library branch to borrow books and other materials.
Eddy said the goal is simple: put more books into the hands of young readers.
Taylortown Mayor Bridget Cotton peruses books aboard the Bookmobile.
Abegail Murphy | Assistant Editor
Article and photos by Sandhills Sentinel assistant editor Abegail Murphy. Abegail has been writing for Sandhills Sentinel since 2021.
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