FREE September kids events @ Live Oak Public Library branches in Savannah & surrounding areas include:

Free Storytimes @ various library branches on Mondays-Thursdays. See the September schedule here.

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Dancing Robots program for 6th-8th grade students

Would you like to teach a Robot to dance?

No experience or dancing skills necessary! Members of the Society of Women Engineers will teach you everything you need to know. Students will learn how to work with an EV3 Lego Mindstorm robot to program/create their dance.

Watch out you might just learn some new moves (while learning STEM)! Space is limited.
6th – 8th grade students.

Register online at http://www.sceswe.org/events

S.W. Chatham Library, 925-8305
Sat., Sept. 26, 1 to 5 p.m.

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“Love My Card” Balloon Party

September is Library Card Signup Month and we’re celebrating with a special balloon party presented by Savannah Balloons! A library card isn’t required to attend the program (but if you don’t already have one, it’s a perfect time to “get carded!”). Ages 3 and up.

Thunderbolt Library, 354-5864
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 11:15 a.m.

Garden City Library, 629-5070
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 4:30 p.m.

West Broad Library, 232-6395
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.

W. W. Law Library, 236-8040
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 4 p.m.

Pooler Library, 748-0471
Thursday, Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m

S.W. Chatham Library, 925-8305
Thursday, Sept., 17, 4 p.m.

Bull St. Library, 652-3600
Monday, Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m.

Rincon Library, 826-2222
Monday, Sept. 21, 4 p.m.

Port City Library, 964-8013
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m.

Springfield Library, 754-3003
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 4 p.m.

Hinesville Library, 368-4003
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m.

Midway Library, 884-5742
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 4 p.m.

Islands Library, 897-6233
Thursday, Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Thursday, Sept. 24, 4 p.m.

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Dog Days reading program
In this popular library program, children are encouraged to practice their reading skills with the most patient and loving listeners: therapy dogs. For readers ages 5 & older. (Note: Some of the dogs at this special library program are “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” from Therapy Dogs International.)
September 2015 Schedule
Garden City Library, 629-5070
Saturday, Sept. 12, 11:30 am

Pooler Library, 748-0471
Monday, Sept. 21, 4:30 p.m.

Rincon Library, 826-2222
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 4:30 p.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, 825-5432
Saturday, Sept. 19, 12 p.m.

S.W. Chatham Library, 925-8305
Saturday, Sept. 12, 12 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 12 p.m.

More dates coming for October. Check back here for updates.

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School’s In

Fun stories, music and crafts related to back to school.

Pooler Library, 748-0471
Monday, Sept. 14, 5 p.m.

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Baby Play Date
Join other babies and caregivers for this weekly sensory play drop in program. With plenty of stimulating toys and activities for babies and toddles, and good conversation for caregivers, everyone’s sure to find something they love to do at the Baby Play Date
September 2015

Garden City Library, 629-5070
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-1p.m.

S.W. Chatham Library, 925-8305
Friday, Sept 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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Who Was?
Join us for a biography program based on the popular Who Was? series. During each program, we will pick a different notable person & do activities, games based on their life. Ages 5-12.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432

Monday, Oct. 26, 4 p.m.

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Super Kids Yoga
Kids build strength, flexibility and confidence with yoga designed to be especially fun for primary school aged kids. Ages 6-8 years.

Thunderbolt Library, 354-5864
Fridays, 4:15 p.m.

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Daddy & Me
This is a program for children 6 and younger and their dads or other male caregivers. Activities include songs, rhymes, stories, games, & playtime.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m.

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STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math)
Each month we’ll feature a different STEAM activity to help you explore all the fun you can have with science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Ages 5 & older.

Islands Library, 897-6233
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m.

Garden City Library, 629-5070
Monday, Sept. 14, 4:30 p.m.

Rincon Library, 826-2222
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 4 p.m.

Springfield Library, 754-3003
Thursday, Sept. 24, 4 p.m.

Pooler Library, 748-0471
Monday, Sept 28, 4:30 p.m.

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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 & older.
September 2015 Schedule

Forest City Library, 238-0614
Monday, Sept. 21, 4 p.m.

Garden City Library, 629-5070
Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.

Pooler Library, 748-0471
Saturday, Sept. 12, 3 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 3 p.m.

Port City Library, 964-8013
Thursday, Sept. 17, 4 p.m.

Midway Library, 884-5742
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m.

Hinesville Library, 368-4003
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 3 p.m.

S. W. Chatham Library, 925-8305
Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.

Bull Street Library, 652-3630
Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

Rincon Library, 826-2222
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 4 p.m.

Springfield Library, 754-3003
Thursday, Sept. 17, 4 p.m.

(Use of the LEGO® trademark does not imply the company’s endorsement of this program.)

 

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Family Reading Night/Camp in the Library

Come relax at Family Reading Night at the Garden City Branch of the Live Oak Public Libraries. This is a night of stories, songs and s’mores as the Library transforms into campgrounds complete with tents, glow-in-the-dark stars and Lanterns. Enjoy a read-aloud from our children’s librarian, take part in camping related games and activities, learn about the benefits of sharing longer books with your children and get suggestions for chapter books and longer stories that the whole family can enjoy as our nights grow longer and colder.

Wear your favorite camp attire, bring your sleeping bag and come camp out with a good book

Garden City Library, 629-5070
Monday, Sept 28, 6 p.m.

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Music & Movement

Learning from songs and moving to the music. Ages 0 to 5.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Thursdays, 11 a.m.

Islands Library, 897-6233
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

S.W. Chatham Library, 925-8305
Saturday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.

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Used Book Sale

@ S.W. Chatham Library, 925-8305

Preview Night for Friends of the Library!
All items are $2 on Preview Night except specialty items which are $5 and up. Current Friends membership required. Not a Friends member yet? Join at the door!

Tues., Sept. 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sale Hours and Information
$1 for everything except specialty items

Wed., Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thu., Oct. 1, 3 to 7 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bag Sale, $5 per BAG (all items must go!)
Sun., Oct. 4, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

 

MORE DATES WILL BE ADDED FOR OCTOBER 2015. CHECK BACK HERE FOR UPDATES.