In front of television crews from KNOE-TV8 and KTVE – Channel 10 and with many patrons in attendance the Jackson Parish Library (JPL) dedicated their new Bookmobile on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
“We are pleased that through this new addition that we will be able to continue the long standing tradition that dates back to 1938 of providing bookmobile service to Jackson Parish,” said JPL Director Floyd Knox. “Amber (Paggett) and Emily (Webb) do a tremendous job and this bookmobile that has an exterior designed from art submitted by local kids is a great reflection on the pride they and our staff has for the parish.”
Local artists who contributed to the design are: LaKerria Austin, Camden Flynn, Addisyn Garrett, Rainy-Estelle Harrison, Ronnecia Kimble, Cadence Kinman, Hannah McDowell, Anthony Paggett, Zoee Williams, Marcie Nelson, Emily Webb and the late Ms. Aline Pate.
