Jefferson Elementary Center second-graders Ava Smith, center, and Cameron Anderson check out books from Bookmobile librarian Lisa Hechesky aboard the Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library’s Bookmobile Friday. The mobile library visits the school every other week on Wednesdays and Fridays. (Photo provided by Cyndy Oxender)

The Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library’s Bookmobile sits outside Jefferson Elementary Center Friday. Its Wednesday and Friday visits every other week are a source of excitement for students, said Cyndy Oxender, assistant principal, curriculum and instruction. (Photo provided by Cyndy Oxender)