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Motor Library Brings Reading to Rural Areas
A motorized traveling library showcases at the American Library Association anniversary display in Philadelphia. The program, started in 1905 in Maryland, aims to share library facilities with rural residents who lack access. Detroit Dayton Birmingham and Portland are among larger adopters with about a score of smaller cities joining.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
American Library Association
Washington County
Maryland
Detroit
Dayton
Birmingham
Portland
Oregon