An annual fall tradition will not happen this year: The Savannah Children’s Book Festival.

For 14 years, the Savannah Children’s Book Festival has brought talented childrens’ authors to Forsyth Park – Mo Willems, Kwame Alexander, Kate DiCamillo, Lois Lowry, Carmen Agra Deedy, Jane O’Connor, Christopher Paul Curtis, Marc Brown, Tad Hills, Judy Schachner, Rosemary Wells, Victoria Kann & more – to inspire and ignite young readers and writers.

But this year, the beloved and well-attended festival is not happening due to lack of funding.

“Live Oak Public Libraries (LOPL) will not present Savannah Children’s Book Festival (SCBF) in 2018 because grant funding was not available from the primary sources that supported SCBF in prior years,” said Sarah Collier, Communications Coordinator at Live Oak Public Libraries.

That primary source of funding was a $85,000 grant from the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs.

Why wasn’t the grant funded?

“Since the City of Savannah modified their funding priorities and processes and no longer funds one-day festivals, such as Savannah Children’s Book Festival, LOPL did not apply for the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs grant,” Collier said.

SouthernMamas.com wants to the see this festival that promotes literacy, creativity and storytelling return in 2019. We started a Save The Children’s Book Festival Facebook group where supporters of the festival can stay informed about its future. Join it here. 

Organizers have not ruled out a return of the festival in 2019, pending funding. LOPL staff will plan next year’s budget in early 2019 and the future of the festival depends on what types of funding options are available for hosting the festival.

Collier said “LOPL will be planning next year’s budget in early 2019 and we will be reviewing funding options for all library services and special events, including children’s author & book functions.”

We hope one of those funded special events will be the one-day Savannah Children’s Book Festival in Forsyth Park in November 2019.

Please make your voices heard and show your support for bringing back The Savannah Children’s Book Festival in 2019 by contacting the following via email.

Live Oak Public Libraries: communications@liveoakpl.org

Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach: edeloach@savannahga.gov

City Manager Rob Hernandez: rhernandez@savannahga.gov

Alderman Carolyn Bell: cbell@savannahga.gov
Alderman Brian Foster: bfoster@savannahga.gov
Alderman Van Johnson: AldermanJohnson1@aol.com
Alderman Bill Durrence: bdurrence01@savannahga.gov
Alderman John Hall: jhall@savannahga.gov
Alderman Julian Miller: miller03@savannahga.gov
Alderman Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz: eshabazz@savannahga.gov
Alderman Tony Thomas: tthomas@savannahga.gov

FREE Family Fun Nights @   The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. 

First Friday of the month
5:30-7:30PM Dec. 7 2018
Join The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head  FREE Family Fun Nights .

This is a community event designed to bring families together for a cost-free evening of creativity and play.

Weather permitting, the Bounce House and Big Blue Blocks will be available for play outdoors, or you can explore our exhibits and enjoy a craft indoors. Light refreshments will also be served free of charge.

FREE & FUN for all ages.

Upcoming Free Family Fun Nights
Fri. Dec. 7, 5:30-7:30PM

Supported by The Bargain Box

The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18A Pope Avenue,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645

The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

SATURDAY CLASSES *** SATURDAY CLASSES *** SATURDAY CLASSES with Music Together of Savannah.

Both parents welcome.

Music Together of Savannah is happy to announce new SATURDAY MORNING Music Together classes this fall 2018 (in addition to weekday morning and Tuesday evening). These classes are for children ages 5 months to 5 years
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Free preview classes at this location:

Mosaic Church (4 miles from Richmond Hill) (10 miles from Pooler) (15 miles from mid town)
7 Canebrake Road
Savannah, GA 31419

Free preview classes prior to Fall Enrollment:

All classes are for ages 5 months to 5 years unless otherwise noted

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About Music of Savannah

Music Together of Savannah is a preschool music studio for children aged 5 months to 5 years. Parents or caregivers attend 45 minute classes once a week for 11 week sessions. A collection of music comes along with your enrollment.

Each new session brings new music and there are 9 wonderful Music Together collections in all. A typical class has 10 children and 10 parents, but grandparents and caregivers are welcome. Both parents are also welcome to attend a class.

Class begins in a circle group. Miss Kathy plays the guitar. Class proceeds to playing eggs, sticks, drums. Out comes the parachute for extra fun. Class proceeds to a dance or two – all on your feet.

Back to the floor for the play along ( a large collection of child safe instruments comes out and Music Together of Savannah has a full group play-along and social time). More singing and cute chants after that; then out come the scarves.

At the end of class, lights are dimmed, out come Teddy’s for a loving lullaby, goodbye song, and then a visit if you can stay.

Children are encouraged to touch and play the guitar or ukulele (with supervision) after class.

Your children are NOT required to sit still in class. Music Together believes that children will express themselves in a group class in their OWN way. Some may sit with parent, some may go to the middle to participate.

COME TO A FREE CLASS LISTED ABOVE TO EXPERIENCE IT. MISS KATHY CANT WAIT TO MEET YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

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Clean out, cash in or volunteer

There’s still time to consign & volunteer for High Cotton Kids  2018 Sale Sept. 20-22 in Savannah.

Registration closes Sun. Sept. 16 2018 @ 11:59PM. Don’t delay!

Consignors can receive 60-70% of their sales.

Volunteers & Consignors get to shop early, on this Wed. Sept. 19.

Volunteer registration also closes at midnight on Sun. Sept. 16 .

Learn more about volunteering & consigning here.

High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, artwork, baby and nursery necessities (e.g. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, DVDs and more. For a complete list of items High Cotton Kids accept and do not accept click here.
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Fall Sale 2018

Come shop consignment at its finest.   High Cotton Kids  is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing both!

Location: 2164 East Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center (formerly
The Fitness Club, next door to Savannah Children’s Theater)
Shop Early For a Cause:
Thurs. 09/20 5PM $5 Donation benefiting #LilyStrong in honor of CURE Childhood Cancer

Show Hours:
Thursday 09/20 6-8PM
Friday 09/21 9AM-5PM
Saturday 09/22 9AM-3PM
(some items discounted on Saturday)

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Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano  is now offering a brand new class for ages newborn to 24 months on Tuesdays at 11AM.

Infants under 10 weeks get free tuition. Enrollment is ongoing and you can sign up anytime.

Kindermusik Savannah   also offers classes for ages 0-7 and their caregivers throughout the week and on weekends.

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com to set up your complimentary introductory class!

Kindermusik Savannah…celebrating 17 years uniting families through music. Text 912-432-5885 to start your child’s journey today.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser