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February is one of our busiest months. Across our communities, we celebrate Georgia History Month and Black History Month with special programs
and displays. Coinciding with the 27th annual Black Heritage Festival, our Black History Month programming celebrates many different types of legacies: legacy of activism, legacy of arts, and legacy of innovation. We've also partnered with several local organizations to present a series of programs on local legacies. Check out all of our Black History Month programs on our website.
Not sure where to start your research on Georgia's rich history? Need help finding just the right biographical information on an African American pioneer? Just ask us! Library staff members are always ready to help our youngest visitors find information for their school projects too.
And, finally, our partnership with AARP is back with free tax help for everyone. We will be offering assistance with taxes at 4 locations. For more information, click here.
Read on to see all the great things we have planned for February!
Christian
Christian Kruse
Library Director
Live Oak Public Libraries
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Black History Month Programs
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A Dream Realized
A Celebration of the Life, Poetry and Dreams of Langston Hughes.
W.W. Law Library, 268-8040
Feb. 18, 4:30 p.m.
Legacy Of Arts
Featuring African American contributions to sculpture, dance and music including the work of sculptor Ulysses Davis, dancer Misty Copeland, music mogul Barry Gordy, and more.
Details
Various Branches
Feb. 6 through 20
Legacy Of Innovation
Highlighting three African American inventors: Valerie Thomas, Mark Dean, and Ben Montgomery.
Details
Various Branches
Feb. 6 through 29
Legacy Of Activism
Learn about the background of the First African Baptist Church in Savannah, its connection to the Underground Railroad, and other significant historical events.
Details
Various Branches
Feb. 17 through 27
Lieutenant Flipper's Trial
A one-act play dramatizing the fateful 1881 trial of Lt. Henry O. Flipper presented and performed by the play's author, Bob Rogers, a former U.S. Army Captain.
Details
Various Branches
Feb. 21 through 26
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FREE! Feb. 2-April 16, 2015
Volunteers from the AARP Foundation, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, are assisting citizens with their State and Federal tax returns.
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Shop To Support Your Library
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Library Foundation Presents
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"
Hooray For Hollywood
," the 2016 Live Oak Public Libraries Foundation Gala on Sat., March 5, 7 p.m. at Bull Street Library.
Enjoy Savannah's liveliest fundraiser among books and friends - with or without your favorite Hollywood-themed costume. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the beautiful historic Bull St. Library with Honorary Gala Chair Stratton Leopold, Savannah's very own Hollywood Producer and Ice Cream Entrepreneur. Join Red Carpet sponsor Hunter Maclean and Soundtrack sponsor Seacrest Partners for an evening to remember.
Proceeds benefit Live Oak Public Libraries
A huge thank you to our Gala Committee Co-Chairs, Kate Lawson and Jessica Pedigo, for putting together what promises to be an extraordinary night!
Hope to see you there!
Christy
Christy Divine
Foundation Manager
Live Oak Public Libraries
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Composer and bassist Phil Morrison heads up a trio that will bring you some jazz favorites,
some original compositions, and introduce you to the fascinating history of jazz music.
This special Black History Month program will include original pieces written as tributes
to such notable figures as Nelson Mandela and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Also featuring pieces by jazz greats Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk.
Details
Various Branches
Feb. 8 through 12 only!
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Representatives from Pin Point Heritage
Museum,
Old Fort Jackson, Georgia State
Railroad Museum, Savannah Children's
Museum, and Coastal Heritage Society present an educational and interactive program concerning local black history.
Various Branches
Feb. 5 through 19 only
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Fiction
By Jeffrey Archer
By Alex Berenson
By Joy Fielding
By Lisa Gardner
By Jonathan Kellerman
By Robert Knott
The High Mountains of Portugal
By Yann Martel
Nonfiction
By Jay Busbee
Dead Presidents
By Brady Carlson
By Lisa Damour
By Kate Hudson
By Sue Klebold
By Jhumpa Lahiri
By William Shatner
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LEGO Club
Think you're a master LEGO® builder? Join our LEGO® club to hone your skills. Our meetings will include a themed LEGO® build where you can
create your own masterpieces! Ages 5 and up.
Various Locations
Feb. 3 - 2. Check website for details
Coloring For Adults
Relax! Unplug! Find your Zen!
Coloring sheets & colored pencils provided.
Feel free to bring your own coloring books and materials. Adults only, please.
Various Locations
Feb. 1 - 22. Check website for details
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The Rotary Club of Effingham County's Herb Jones Volunteer of the Year Award nominee from Rincon Library,
Danielle Birzer (C).
Dani first volunteered at the Rincon Library's Summer Reading Program kickoff party in June. The theme was superheroes, so Dani came dressed in an all-out Batman costume. She was a huge hit with the crowd of over 450 people. She mingled with the kids and parents for two hours, giving families some great opportunities for photos.
Since June, Dani has appeared in costume at two additional programs. She also brought costumed friends to the kickoff party and to one of her other appearances. Dani also cheerfully pitched in with toddler storytime on a spur-of-the-moment basis.
Dani's enjoyment of cosplay is obv
ious in her interaction with the kids, which makes their library experiences so much more enjoyable.
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Join us at our next meeting:
Monday, Feb. 8, 2016
at 5:30 p.m.
Bull Street Library
New members welcome!
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