November is a time for holidays and homecomings. It is a time of giving thanks and reconnecting with family and friends.

We are thankful for you, our loyal library customers and community partners. Whether it has been a while since you last visited, or you came to the library last week, we are here for you and look forward to seeing you soon!

Celebrate this month and beyond by discovering engaging books at your local library with Native American Voices Reading Lists for children, teens, and adults. Plus explore the lands, traditions, and history of Indigenous people through virtual visits to National Parks.

Do you need to get some work done remotely? Check out a Chromebook device or wireless mobile hotspot from your local library and connect with the resources you need to succeed. Please call or visit your local library to learn more.

Learn about the design of the Webb Telescope by making your own replica of its mirror. During the week of November 8, stop by your local library to pick up a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) project kit, while supplies last. Then, build with us and share your project at the Create It! virtual program on Wednesday, November 10 at 4:30 PM.

Live Oak Public Libraries, in partnership with Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, present the Becoming Me virtual program series for 6th-8th graders. Inspired by Michelle Obama’s book Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers, the program guides girls through an exploration of telling their story, maintaining wellness, and supporting friends on their journey.

This program is free and open to the public. Attendees do not need to be Girl Scouts to join. Participants do not have to read the book, but it is encouraged.

"I have seen the true meaning of community for the first time in my life through our local library this past year. Every industry, every person has been forced to show their true colors in adapting to the world as things evolve--the Rincon Library is an inspiration and a source of stability for our family... (We even have a special library bag!)"

~ Amy, Rincon Library Customer

Share your library story here and read more library stories here.

Hoopla Bonus Borrows are back this month! Choose from hundreds of titles without affecting your monthly limit. And you can still access hoopla's collection of over 950,000 ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and TV shows for free with your library account.

NaNoWriMo challenges individuals to write 50,000 words of a novel in November. Join the community of writers sharing their voices, achieving creative goals, and building new worlds--on and off the page.

Click here to get started with your ideas! Follow Live Oak Public Libraries' Teen Instagram for writing prompts throughout the month.

Research shows that reading books and sharing stories are two of the best ways to help children develop the language skills they need to enter school ready to learn. Celebrate picture books and literacy throughout November at your library and online to help develop valuable skills and discover a love of books for you and your little one:

Are you looking for a way to better understand or identify with a teen in your family or a student at your school? Reading together can create conversations and strengthen relationships. Maryann Brickey from Southwest Chatham Library shares the impact and importance of young adult literature. Anyone, regardless of age, can pick up a YA book and begin reading!

November is also a time to raise awareness of the challenges of those in our community without access to safe, permanent housing. To gain more insight into different experiences, check out a book from the Poverty and Homelessness Reading List for all ages. To find resources and more, contact United Way 2-1-1.

As you plan for the holidays, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advice to help keep you and your family safe at activities and gatherings. Read more...