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Summer Reading
is in full swing for our youngest readers! But relaxing summer moments on the porch, by the pool, or at the beach are perfect opportunities for adults to enjoy a great book as well. My nightstand is home to several books at a time, but the last, best one I read was
The Leftovers
, by Tom Perrotta. The story line
offers the reader the opportunity to examine what would happen if people started leavin
g the Earth. Tom Perrotta's writing is interesting and thought provoking. This particular novel is a unique summer read that has been adapted for television and is now a show on HBO.
For those of you who commute or have a jam-packed summer filled with work and road trips, audio books can be your best friend! Use your Live Oak Public Libraries card to access our online services, in addition to the physical collection. From
Georgia Download Destination to no-wait eBooks through
Freading, get ready to relax!
Please stop in and see us on your lunch break or weekend road trip. With
18 open branches in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties, there's sure to be one near you!
Sincerely,
Jason
Jason Broughton, Interim Director
Live Oak Public Libraries
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It's summer and that means...
school reading lists
!
You can search for titles from your school's lists or look up books by Lexile. Many titles are available online as free ebooks! Check for titles in Freading or Georgia Download Destination ( GADD ) and save yourself some time (and a few trees).
Encourage kids 18 and under to log their reading hours and participate in the 2016 Summer Reading Program,
On Your Mark, Get Set, READ! through July 31, for amazing Reading Rewards and a chance to win the $500 Shopping Spree Grand Prize.
Details.
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Pulitzer Prize winner and American master Anne Tyler brings us an inspired, witty and irresistible contemporary take on one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies,
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Bestselling author Mary Roach explores the science of keeping human beings intact, awake, sane, and uninfected, in the bizarre and extreme circumstances of war with Grunt.
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A New York music executive in the 1970s hustles to make a career out of the city's diverse music scene.
available
on DVD.
Starring:
Bobby Cannavale
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This summer, try something new and join an ongoing book club at one of our library branches, or find out how to start one on your own. Call or visit today!
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Whether you're traveling abroad or enjoying a relaxing stay-cation in coastal Georgia, summertime
is the perfect time to
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From regularly scheduled Open Computer Labs to classes focused on Career Resources and Research Tools, your library has you covered this summer!
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Located on Butler Ave., right off of the "main Tybee Island strip," Tybee Library is a fabulous stop on your coastal Georgia stay-cation or quick trip to the beach. This quiet library branch offers comfortable seating, air conditioning, easy parking, and FREE WiFi. Tybee Libray is one of Live Oak Public Libraries' most unique branches.
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A Note From Christy Divine
As I retire from our library system this month, I thank you for your support and generosity over the years. It has been an honor and a privilege to inform our community of the many free resources and programs we have available. It has been gratifying to secure funds to promote
childhood literacy, to enhance the contributions of our library system as it has grown, and to meet the information needs of individuals and our community.
We must continue to raise community awareness and support for a progressive and high quality library system.
With our collective help, literacy rates improve, individual futures become brighter, and our community benefits. Let's change the lives of others who are struggling through the simple but profound act of giving.
Libraries make a difference every day!
Christy
Christy Divine
Director of Marketing / Foundation Manager
Live Oak Public Libraries
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Please join us in remembering two special library friends. David Precht was one of the organizers of our Friends of the Library organization. He served as its first president from 1999 - 2006.
Retired Union Camp executive Rus Boekenheide helped create the Live Oak Public Libraries Foundation and served on its board of directors for more than six years.
Both gentlemen helped our library system grow and made our community a better place to live.
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