E-books - now for Kindle too!

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Now Kindle users can check out e-books from the library!
Georgia Download Destination has a number of popular e-books available for checking out. Here is a list of supported readers.
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Services | tags: books and reading, mobile services, Online services

Scent of a Magnolia: A tribute to Billie Holliday, Her Life and Music

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Actress/singer Nickki Rich, author Trisha Sugarek, and project manager Ronald Hazzard present a tribute to Billie Holiday. This one-woman show portrays the life of a black jazz singer in America during the 1930's. As Billie tells us not only her story, but the nation's story, she injects her tale with her most famous music as well as some of her more obscure songs. Her triumph was her music and her songs that will live on forever.
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| tags: music, Southwest Chatham

Missed Opportunities: A discussion on the historic “Forty Acres and a Mule” meeting

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On January 12, 1865, in Savannah, Georgia, General William T. Sherman, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, and twenty Black ministers and lay leaders met to consider the future of thousands of freed slaves. What followed was Sherman’s Special Field Order...
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For Adults | tags: black history month, Bull Street, Carnegie, Southwest Chatham

Dog Days

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Join us in reading great books to our therapy dogs! A great opportunity to build confidence for the reluctant reader.
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For Kids | tags: animals, dogs, Islands, literacy, Oglethorpe Mall, Pooler, Rincon, Southwest Chatham, Springfield

Southwest Writers' Group

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Develop your craft while receiving thoughtful, positive and useful critique in a supportive environment. All skill levels, genres and styles are welcome.
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| tags: literacy, Southwest Chatham, writing

Money Smart : A Financial Education

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Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Savannah, in partnership with Bank On Savannah, is offering "Money Smart: A Financial Education" to help consumers develop money management skills and positive financial relationships. Learn to tell your money where to go, instead of always wondering where it went!
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| tags: Bull Street, Carnegie, financial, Hinesville, literacy

Leopold's 2nd Annual Creative Writing Challenge

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Leopold’s Ice Cream is proud to partner with Live Oak Public Libraries to present Leopold’s 2nd Annual Creative Writers Contest. This year we celebrate Georgia History Month by inviting our creative young writers to craft a poem inspired by our rich and colorful past! One winner in each age group will receive a free ice cream party for their class.
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Featured | tags: literacy

Printing Now Available for WiFi Customers

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Printing from laptops (PC and Mac) is now available in all branches!
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Services | tags: WiFi, wireless internet available

Get our App for your Apple or Android Device!

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Our library catalog is now available on your mobile device! The BookMyne application allows you to search, place holds, renew items and check your library account on your Apple or Android device. Get the BookMyne app for your Apple iPhone.iPad/iTouch...
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Services | tags: books and reading, mobile services, Online services, WiFi

School Reading Lists

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Check out the reading list for your school. List entries link directly into our catalog. Also check out the Lexile "Find a Book" tool to find books to match your child's reading level. Or search our catalog by Lexile level!
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Services | tags: books and reading, Childrens services

Free Passes to Zoo Atlanta!

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Live Oak Public Libraries cardholders can now obtain Zoo Atlanta Family Passes at any of the 18 library branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. The pass is valid for two adults and up to two children. Just check out...
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Featured | tags: Family Services

2012 Georgia State Park Passes Now Available

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Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites are making it easier than ever for patrons to “Get Out. Get Dirty. Get Fit.” in the state’s great outdoors. Live Oak Public Libraries customers with valid Power Cards can now borrow a Georgia State Park “ParkPass” and Historic Site pass. The passes are good for free parking or admission at any of the 63 parks and historic sites statewide.
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Services | tags: Family Services