bookmobileJamestown (CSi)  Plans continue for the replacement of the current Bookmobile, and the purchase of a new unit.

The James River Valley Library System Board of Directors on Wednesday discussed progress on fundraising as about $8,000 in repairs were expended on the current vehicle.

Library Director Joe Rector, says in 2014, the bookmobile required only scheduled maintenance. He adds that the vehicle has more than 118,000 miles, and this year the exhaust and steering issues made the vehicle inoperable and needed to be fixed to use until a new vehicle was acquired.

The board discussed work to identify bookmobile manufacturers before a bidding process would begin. The cost of a new vehicle will be established as discussions continued with manufacturer

Rector and board members are working on two grant applications, and if approved, would bring funds to offset costs for the new bookmobile. Rector is also working on a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant application that would pay for 15 percent of the total vehicle cost.