August 2023

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Back to School!


Can you believe it is time to go back to school?! Your local library supports student success inside and outside of the classroom with free tutoring, reading resources, after-school programs, and more. And public school students can use their student ID just like a library card with Student PLAY.

Have a great school year!

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Summer Reading Success


Thank you for making this such a fantastic summer! We had so much fun being #AllTogetherNow. More than 4,600 of you read more than 1,600,000 minutes in June and July. Congratulations! And keep reading...


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Celebrating Pioneers at Carnegie Library

Saturday, August 12 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM


Celebrate the 109th Anniversary of Carnegie Library with a workshop hosted by Savannah African Art Museum. The program will honor the founders of the Library and participants will create an Ikenga-inspired art collage. Space is limited; please register in advance. Registration opens August 5.

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Image credit: Telfair Museums

The Age of Armor at Jepson Center

Telfair Museum's Medieval Reading List


Have you seen the Jepson Center's Age of Armor exhibit yet? Use your library card to get free admission with the Telfair Museums Family Pass. Plus, get in the medieval mindset with the Telfair's recommended reading list, all of which can be checked out from your local library.

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StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative

August 7-9 | Hinesville Library

August 10-11 | Southwest Chatham Library


Veterans, service members, and military families can join in-person recording sessions with the StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative, in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting. Share your story!

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Jim at library with books

Library Volunteer Spotlight


"Libraries are important because they contain knowledge. They give you a thirst for the written word – and a lot more, especially today."


~ Jim Odum, Effingham County Library Board

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Bull Street Library Roof Replacement


Bull Street Library is undergoing roof replacement work that will continue through December 2023. There will be an interruption of library services, including a temporary closure of the building beginning on September 18. We appreciate your patience with this renovation process.

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