February 3, 2021
FEBRUARY 2021
Celebrate Black History Month

Read, learn, and explore with us as we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future! Complete six or more activities to finish the Black History Month challenge and be eligible to win prizes. Everyone is welcome to participate. Get started today at liveoakpl.beanstack.org!

Creative Writing Challenge

The 11th Annual Leopold's Creative Writing Challenge ends February 19! Students can submit poetry on the theme "Friends & Family" for a chance to win an ice cream party. Entries accepted at any library location, Leopold's on Broughton Street, or via email.
eMagazines Available with Libby

You can now access over 3,000 popular emagazines for free with the Libby App! Get the latest installments of your favorite magazines, along with ebooks, and audiobooks, online or on your mobile device.
Free Tax Assistance

Need help with your taxes this year? Assistance will not be available at the library, but you can contact the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program through the Neighborhood Improvement Association. Call (912) 447-5577 for details.
National Library Lovers' Month

February is Library Lovers' Month. Libraries offer something for everyone and we know you will love Bonus Borrows from hoopla! Get titles instantly without affecting your monthly limit. Plus you can still access hoopla's collection of over 950,000 ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and TV shows.
Tutor.com

Your library provides free access to Tutor.com, which supports students learning from home! Just login with your library card number or Student PLAY Account to find free tutoring for homework, feedback on a paper, or practice tests to get ready for the SAT, APs, and other exams.
PINES Upgrades

You may have noticed that the PINES catalog is more user-friendly after last month's upgrades. Features now have greater accessibility on a variety of devices. And don't forget you can get the PINES App through Google Play or Apple Store!
Connecting Communities

The Library recently provided a virtual orientation for Memorial Health Pediatric Residents. One resident noted, "Public libraries are doing so much, particularly during this pandemic... as they provide a hub for information and resources for families.”
Help Us Build a Better Collection

We need your insight to make the Live Oak Public Libraries collection more responsive to the community. We value your interests and if you cannot find what you are looking for in the library catalog or digital collections, you can use the "Suggest a Purchase" form on our website.
Holidays

Live Oak Public Libraries will be closed Monday, February 15 for Presidents' Day.

Check us out online 24/7 to get ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and more!
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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