Savannah, GA, October 5, 2018 -
Live Oak Public Libraries will celebrate
Teen Read Week, October 7-13, 2018, with special events and programs to inspire youth to visit the library and read for enjoyment.
In recognition of these efforts, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners issued a Proclamation, sponsored by District 6 Commisioner James "Jay" Jones, at their meeting on Friday, October 5, 2018.
As part of a national initiative created by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), this year’s theme is “It’s Written in the Stars: READ!”
Teen Read Week encourages teens to become regular library users and to take advantage of reading in all its forms - books, magazines, e-books, audiobooks and more. Teen Read Week is a great opportunity for teens and their families to learn about all the free services and resources the library offers. The library also provides a safe and supervised space for adolescents to engage in creative, educational activities.
Strong reading skills are critical because they translate into better performance at school and better preparedness for careers. Teen Read Week also demonstrates that reading is a fun and relaxing activity that youth can do for free.
Live Oak Public Libraries invites teens, parents, educators and community members to participate in special programs and events during Teen Read Week. More information and a schedule of activities is on our website at
www.liveoakpl.org/teenread.
