CAMPHORA, Monterey County — October 2026. Residents who normally look for the Monterey County Free Libraries South Bookmobile at Camphora Apartments, 32101 McCoy Road near Soledad, should check before heading to the stop. The county library’s published schedule currently marks this location “Temporarily paused” and directs readers to the King City branch for more information.

Is there a restart date?

The county’s South Bookmobile location page does not state a reopening date or explain why the Camphora stop is paused. California58 has not independently confirmed when the mobile library last stopped here. It would be misleading to describe the pause as a permanent closure or to publish a guessed restart date.

Who can residents call?

Monterey County Free Libraries lists the King City branch at (831) 386-6885 and a toll-free number, (800) 322-6884. Ask specifically about the Camphora Apartments stop, whether a substitute location is available, and the next verified visit. The library asks patrons to use its events calendar for exact dates, because the displayed weekday service patterns can change.

What would bookmobile users otherwise receive?

The county says its mobile libraries provide print books, audiobooks, DVDs, magazines, newspapers, English- and Spanish-language materials, e-books and e-audio, along with free wireless internet. These are descriptions of the service model, not confirmation that a bookmobile or hotspot is currently operating at Camphora.

Why the Camphora stop matters

Mobile service can be particularly useful where families live away from full library branches. Clear, timely information about a paused stop is valuable to residents making a special trip. California58 will update this same story if the county posts a confirmed restart rather than publishing a duplicate article.

Official source: Monterey County Free Libraries — South Bookmobile locations and hours.

Editorial note: Status refers to the county’s public online listing consulted in October 2026; operating plans can change without notice.

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