Daytona State College Rolls Out Mobile Library with Help from NEFLIN Grant

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (July 23, 2025) – Daytona State College is rolling out a mobile “Book Bike” with support from a $6,100 grant from the Northeast Florida Library Information Network (NEFLIN).

“The Book Bike is a fun, eco-friendly way to bring the Library directly to our students,” said Library Director AJ Delgado. “We’ll take it to campus events such as Welcome Back, Homecoming, athletic events – anywhere students gather. They can browse, borrow and return books on the spot. It’s also a great way to spark conversations and introduce them to everything the Library offers beyond just books.”

The custom-built, seven-speed book bike – built by Icycle Tricycles – features a front-mounted cargo box that unfolds into a mini library with a checkout station and information hub. It sports a custom vinyl wrap and a large umbrella to provide shade for staff and students.

NEFLIN’s grant supports the Library’s efforts to increase access and build community. The organization provides resources to member libraries across the region to help them serve a wide audience and foster lasting connections.

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Offering more than 100 certificates, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College is the leader in education and workforce training needs of Volusia and Flagler counties and beyond. The College enrolls approximately 23,000 students a year at its seven campuses, with graduates serving in critical fields including healthcare, emergency services and public safety, business, education, hospitality, engineering, project management, accounting, computer science, digital media and more.

Daytona State has been recognized as a leader in higher education numerous times. U.S. News & World Report ranks the College among the Top Tier Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center ranks DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with less than half the tuition of the national average. And U.S. News & World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans multiple times.