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Join us on a journey to "Build A Better World"!
Summer Reading Program starts June 1.
Discover, explore, create and lead your imagination on the adventure of lifelong learning.
Stephen
Stephen Whigham
Interim Executive Library Director
Live Oak Public Libraries
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Get a jump start on the fun June 1-3!
Click here to find an event near you.
Sum
mer Reading Kick-Off Parties are made possible with donations from
Whole Foods Savannah
, who believes "Healthy Eaters Make Healthy Readers."
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Kids can earn special prizes for reaching their summer reading goals! Reading Rewards include passes, discounts and free treats from:
Barnes & Noble Oglethorpe Mall,
Frames-n-Games Pooler,
Get Air Savannah,
Leopold's Ice Cream,
Lovin' Spoons Self-Serve FroYo,
Monkey Joe's Savannah,
Oatland Island Wildlife Center,
Papa John's Pizza,
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum,
Tybee Island Marine Science Center, and
University of Georgia Aquarium
Complete all levels to earn
VIP Reader status and a gold library card. Eligible participants also have a chance to win a grand prize in each age group:
a gift card or
Coastal Heritage Society
membership.
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Featured Artists and Programs
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June 19 - 26
Kwame Alexander's book teaches kids how to make instruments. Ages 8 +
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July 19 - 28
Chad Crews is back with more stories, magic, surprise critters, and fun. Ages 5 +
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June 12 - 16
Fiddlin', singin', dancin', and clappin' in this interactive program. Ages 3 +
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July 10 - 14
Learn the way traditional Spanish flamenco dancing interprets a story. Ages 5 +
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From Emmy award winning "The Zinghoppers Show," songs appealing to all ages.
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June 14 - July 31
Imagine, experiment and make a Rosie-Copter fly. Grades K-5
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Click here to find more Summer Reading Programs by type, date, or location.
Summer Camps and Daycares are welcome!
Groups of more than 10 must contact their library branch and register in advance to ensure enough space and materials for everyone.
Don't miss our Traveling Librarians
Our Children's Librarians will be visiting additional branches and leading programs to connect readers with the works of
Savannah Children's Book Festival featured authors.
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Live Oak Public Libraries is partnering with
America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia to present Summer Reading/Summer Feeding at the following locations:
Chatham County: June 5 - July 28, Monday - Friday, 12 PM - 1 PM
Bull Street Library (11 AM - 1 PM)
Garden City Library
Port City Library (Monday - Thursday)
Southwest Chatham Library
Liberty County:
Midway-Riceboro Library, June 5 - July 28, Monday - Friday, 12 PM - 1PM
In
Effingham County, Summer Feeding will be conducted by
Effingham Board of Education at Springfield Library from June 5 - July 13, Monday - Thursday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
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Funding for the 2017 Summer Reading Program is provided by:
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