10/14/2026
This year, we are working with 3 student interns from UNCG. For their first project, we asked them to explore our online collection and write about an object that piqued their interest. We will be sharing all 3 of their responses this week, so be sure to follow along! Our second post is from Charlie Hernandez:
"Since 1957, the High Point Public Library has been serving the county in style - with a blue and white bi-colored van that brought literacy directly to High Point communities. For decades, the HPPL Bookmobile has carried the library beyond its walls - some things don't change: the bookmobile is still rolling today!"
Since 1957, the High Point Public Library has been serving the county in style - with a blue and white bi-colored van that brought literacy directly to High Point communities. High Point Museum holds these photographs in our collection, courtesy of the High Point Historical Society, showing the beginnings of HPPL Bookmobile history.
For decades, the HPPL Bookmobile has carried the library beyond its walls, bringing literacy directly to communities who may not have made it otherwise. Some things don't change: the bookmobile is still rolling today!"
The Library's Centennial exhibition opens next week at the Museum, and we're celebrating by looking back at how HPPL has reached our community over the years.
Image 1: High Point Public Library Bookmobile exterior, with Mayor Jess Washburn (left)
Image 2: Children climbing steps of Bookmobile
Image 3: Children inside Bookmobile
Image 4: Bookmobile interior, with librarian (unnamed)
Image 5: Children reading books from Bookmobile
Photos by Janet Sue Langley & David Cox, 1958
High Point Public Library
