Mountain View is taking a high-tech approach to low-tech pleasures with the launch of an all-new, all-electric bookmobile. The Mountain View Public Library introduced its futuristic librarian-on-wheels Wednesday, which is set to start delivering printed page-turners throughout the community.

Moving past the traditional confines of a stationary library, this latest vehicle is designed to serve those who live and work in Mountain View as well as students with a slimmer frame that navigates the city's tighter nooks and crannies with ease. It aims to extend a hand to underserved parts of the population, bringing book lending services directly to their neighborhoods. According to an announcement by the City, the mobile library boasts features such as WiFi hotspots, a wheelchair lift, and an outdoor speaker system.

Mayor Pat Showalter has lauded the bookmobile for its near six decades of courting bibliophiles and echoes the city's dedication to inclusivity. "The bookmobile program has been a welcome presence in our community for almost 60 years," Showalter said. "I am so proud that this will continue well into the future and help bring services and materials to those who may not have access to our Library."

Riding the wave of environmental consciousness, the new mobile library unit is touted as one of the first for its size to run completely on electricity, producing zero tailpipe emissions. City Manager Kimbra McCarthy underscored the vehicle as a "testament to our organization's vision and innovative thinking as we continue to advance more sustainable, carbon neutral practices for the Mountain View of tomorrow." It plugs into the city's green initiative, charting a course for reducing greenhouse gas emissions significantly by 2030.

Google's contribution to this project comes as an extension of the tech giant's longstanding relationship with the Mountain View community. Javier González, Google’s head of local government affairs and public policy in California, has emphasized the company's commitment to local development projects. "We've called Mountain View home for more than two decades, and as we continue to grow here, it's important to us that we pursue opportunities that positively impact our local community," González told Mountain View officials.

For locals eager to see the bookmobile in action or curious about where it will stop next, the city encourages a visit to their website for more details and updates on this innovative community resource.