AACA Library’s Bookmobile
During the 1980s and 1990s, AACA Library staff and leadership had dreams of one day owning and operating an antique bookmobile. That dream became a reality in February 2011 when Anderson, SC resident and AACA Life Members Tom Gibson and Dave Bowman donated a custom bodied 1955 Chevrolet 3600 bookmobile that served residents of Anderson County, SC from 1956-1991. From 1991 – 2011 the bookmobile stood motionless in a parking garage until making the trip north to Pennsylvania in April 2011. Once in Pennsylvania the truck went to the restoration shop of Rick Hoover in Middletown, PA where it received a phenomenal off-frame restoration.
Former Build-A-Bookmobile Program
The Build-A-Bookmobile program was a custom model using genuine LEGO® pieces. The model includes functional book box doors, a removable top for the cab to seat a driver, and optional build mods with included parts. It measures 6″ x 2.5″ x 2.5″ when completed. This was a signed and numbered limited release of 55 units, 20 of which were bundled with minifigures of the AACA Librarians’ likenesses. All of our sets were sold out within the first few days. This product came complete with professionally printed and designed building instructions, box art, and decals. Digital instructions are available below for those with enough LEGO bricks at home, and if that’s not an option you can order bricks through a LEGO resale site like Bricklink.com
This model represents a homegrown effort. The finished build was designed by our librarian and lifetime LEGO® fan, Matthew Hocker. Librarian, Mike Reilly, designed the box art and instruction booklet. Library Director, Chris Ritter, said “make it happen”. We sincerely thank you for purchasing the AACA Library’s “Build-a-Bookmobile” custom LEGO® kit. This custom LEGO® kit consists of 100% genuine new and/or used LEGO® elements. It is neither produced by nor associated with the LEGO® Group.
