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If you're planning a "stay-cation," grab a library book and make your way over to
Battlefield Memorial Park across from the Savannah History Museum. The site of the second bloodiest battle of the American Revolution, it's the perfect place to
examine the birth of our nation. Our friends at Coastal Heritage Society have done an excellent job preserving the Battlefield for the public to explore.
As a librarian, I enjoy reading about history as much as I do exploring historic sites!
I'd love to hear about your favorite American history books and authors. Send your recommendations by email to [email protected] by Sat., at 5 p.m. and I'll be happy to feature them on our social media news feed over the holiday weekend.
Thank you to all the men and women who bravely serve or have served our country. Please remember that
all Live Oak Public Libraries branches will be closed on Monday, July 4. Regular branch hours will resume on Tues.
Have a wonderful and safe 4th,
Jason
Jason Broughton, Interim Director
Live Oak Public Libraries
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Join Jason Broughton, Interim Library Director, and the rest of the Live Oak Public Libraries staff in reading, rediscovering, and reviewing
100 Good Books
, both classic and modern titles, in celebration of the Bull Street Library Centennial!
Bull Street Library staff, combining reviews and information from several sources featuring titles available in our catalog!
Join us in an online discussion on our Facebook page, or jump in with a comment on Instagram or Twitter. Tell us why you love one, or all, of the 100 Good Books!
Commemorative posters are available for download in the
Library's Etsy shop
for a small donation.
The Bull Street Centennial Celebration campaign was created in partnership with local artist, Peter Roberts, who will be signing a select amount of full-size, limited edition posters which will be sold to raise money for the Library.
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A tremendous new novel
from the best-selling author of
The Circle
, Heroes of the Frontier
by Dave Eggers
is the darkly comic story of a mother and her two young children on a journey through an Alaskan wilderness plagued by wildfires and a uniquely American madness.
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In the follow-up to her
tells the story of
Jaycee Dugard's first experiences after years in captivity including
the joys that accompanied her newfound freedom, and the challenges of
adjusting to life on her own.
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They've always been a great team. But now, Frank and Claire become even greater adversaries as their marriage stumbles and their ambitions are at odds.
House of Cards: The Complete 4th Season is now
available
on DVD.
Starring:
Kevin Spacey
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Located at
2002 Bull Street in historic downtown
Savannah's Starland District, Bull Street Library is the
second oldest Carnegie library in the City. Built in 1916, this year marks the 100th anniversary of Bull Street Library's opening!
The library staff that have worked here, have proudly served generations of locals and visitors alike for an entire century! From original tile and moldings, to modern conveniences such as air conditioning and Wi-Fi, Bull Street Library is now open to the public seven days per week! Visit our website for more information on hours of operation. Send your memories of the library to [email protected] for a chance to have them included in the formal celebration brochure. A date for the event will be announced soon!
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A recent photo of the front of Bull Street Library (L), photo of the Library entrance c. 1916 (R).
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Downloadable, commemorative posters by Peter Roberts, are available on
Etsy for a small donation.
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Live Oak Public Libraries customers with valid Power Cards can now borrow a
The passes are good for free parking or admission at any of the 63 parks statewide.
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Live Oak Public Libraries cardholders can obtain one Zoo Atlanta Family Pass for free admission for up to four people per pass.
The passes are available for checkout for one week.
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The Go Fish Family Pass, when presented with your valid library card, is good for free admission to the Go Fish Education Center for as many as four family members - a great day of fun and potential savings of up to $30!
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Worst of Friends: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams,
and the True Story of An American Feud.
Written by
Suzanne Tripp Jurmain with illustrations by Larry Day Ms. Sha from Bull Street Library loves the illustrations and life lessons.
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John, Paul, George & Ben. Written by Smith Lane, this book is a humorous look at
five of our country's founding fathers.
Children of all ages can
relate to these stories, and share a few good laughs.
Illustrations are hilarious.
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Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow.
According to historian Joseph Ellis, this book
is "a robust full-length portrait, in my view the best ever written, of the most brilliant, charismatic and dangerous founder of them all." This biography is the story of America's birth.
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A huge thank you to Gulfstream and the Wells Fargo Foundation for their continued, generous support of the Savannah Children's Book Festival.
Mark your calendars for Sat., November 12, and join us along with the
City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs for a day-long celebration of the love of reading!
For information on how you can support programs and services at
Live Oak Public Libraries, please contact me at [email protected] or by phone at 912-652-3660.
Ed
Ed Field,
Development
Live Oak Public Libraries
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