Tag: Packhorse Librarians

The History of Traveling Libraries

The history of traveling libraries is one of the most fascinating stories in library outreach. Long before digital collections and online library catalogs, librarians found creative ways to bring books to people in remote and underserved communities. In places where a traditional library building was too far away, traveling libraries helped close the gap. From … Continue reading The History of Traveling Libraries →

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

Cussy Carter is riding her mule up the mountain, laden with books.  She’s part of the Packhorse Librarian project for the WPA in the Kentucky hills.  This program isn’t popular with every person in the community though – some people look at WPA programs like handouts and these proud people don’t take handouts.  However, Cussy … Continue reading The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek →