Wow, it’s already that time of year again. To say 2010 has flown is putting it lightly, at least for me. Things here in Techmobile Land are gearing up for another big summer with the Summer Reading Program once again taking front and center as we all prepare to “Make a Splash!”

Unfortunately, we’ve encountered a few bumps in the road getting started. We’ve faced some issues with our generator that are currently being sorted out so that we can get back out serving you, our adoring public. Know that we’re doing everything we can to correct problems and provide the best service we can, and it absolutely pains us to miss stops. So if you missed us this week, we apologize and hope to see you soon!

With the realization that Summer Reading has started and is underway, did you also realize you can sign up with the Techmobile as your preferred library? You surely know that you can always have holds sent to the Techmobile to be picked up there. And I’m sure you also realize that we have a fine assortment of Summer Reading prizes just like our two branch libraries. You didn’t know that? Now you do! As we try to get the word out there about our services and continue building our loyal following, still know that you can find some of the coolest stuff on our shelves, from DVDs to books and audio books and CDs and magazines and pretty much everything you’ve gotten used to finding at HCPL. (And in our prize boxes – we got some GREAT books for adults and teens this year, as well as for the kids! Seriously good, good stuff – before you stop by a library branch to claim your book prize, maybe you should stop by and see us first – did I mention we’ve got the good stuff? WE DO!)

One thing I should regrettably mention too: our weekly Thursday stop at the Greenfield Armory for the camp that was scheduled to happen this summer is unfortunately cancelled. The camp did not fill up as they’d planned, and they were forced to cancel this week due to lack of participation. We’re currently looking for alternate solutions to have a productive stop for that morning. We’ll have something soon and we’ll keep you informed!
A last thing – if you aren’t already following us on Twitter, please do! Twitter is a great way to receive as-it-happens news and is the quickest way for us to communicate with you if the bus is having problems, running late, or – and this is the best part – we get some really awesome new DVDs or something, you’ll find out first! You can scoop the competition and get the good stuff when it’s released and comes out on our shelves. That’s pretty cool if you ask me. Our Twitter address is http://www.twitter.com/HCPLTechmobile – check it out!