October 6, 2020
OCTOBER 2020
Fall into Reading

Relax and read! Fall Reading Challenge invites all ages to complete 4 hours of reading (or being read to) during the month of October - just one hour a week! Track your progress and earn rewards as you go.
Welcome to the Seed Library

Grow with us! The Seed Library at Southwest Chatham Library connects the community with seeds and gardening resources. Anyone can check out seed packets and returns are not required. Special thanks to Chatham County Extension, Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, and Georgia Public Library Service.
Get the Libby App

RBdigital has moved to the Libby App by OverDrive! Check out ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines* for free with your library card! Click here for help getting started with Libby.
*Magazines are still on RBdigital and will transition at a later date.

Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative

Looking to start a business or change careers? Sign up for free Entrepreneurial Mindset Training. This self-paced online course connects you with experienced entrepreneurs. And when you complete the course, you can get a prize from Georgia Public Library Service!
TeenTober

TeenTober is a national initiative focusing on teens and teen services, both in the library and out in the community. Celebrate by visiting your library or engage in virtual activities for teens! Check out our website and follow our new Instagram Teen page @liveoakplteens.
African American Newspapers
Series 2

October is Archives Month, so we are pleased to announce expanded access to African American Newspapers - Series 2 databases. Search digitized materials from 1835 to 1956 chronicling life from the Antebellum South through the early years of the Civil Rights Movement.

Storytimes and Crafts Online

Enjoy library programs at home! From Storytimes to STEM projects and upcycled crafts, you can find learning opportunities for kids online. Watch on Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms.
Some activities are on social media, but you do not need an account to join the fun!
Census Count Continues

The deadline to complete the 2020 Census is extended to October 31, 2020. Go online to 2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020. It is easy, confidential, and important. When everyone is counted, communities get representation and funding for health care, education, and more. Everyone counts!
Healing Library

The pandemic has created a confusing time for all of us, especially children. The Healing Library provides resources to support your family. Visit the COVID Reading Room to start your healing journey. Children and parents can easily read books online or watch read-aloud videos.
Telfair Legacy of Slavery
Book Club

October 2020 - September 2021: The Telfair Museums Legacy of Slavery in Savannah Initiative kicks off this week! Check out books related to the series and take part in monthly virtual programs on African-American history.
Holidays & Closures

All Live Oak Public Libraries locations will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Staff Training; Islands Library and Southwest Chatham Library will remain open that day for Early Voting.

You can always access resources online anytime!
Live Oak Public Libraries
Live Oak Public Libraries is a system of 16 libraries providing programs and services in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties. Our mission is to provide excellent, responsive service to enrich people’s lives, support lifelong learning and build and enhance our communities.
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