Literacy is an essential skill that improves the quality of life.
Access for everyone.
Freedom of thought and exploration is essential to a democratic society.
Responsive to the needs of our community and our colleagues.
Literacy: Supporting community efforts to increase literacy for all ages
Engagement: Deepening and enhancing engagement between the libraries and our communities
Spaces: Providing inspiring, accessible and inviting spaces for our community
Staff: Cultivating a workplace culture where staff thrives and is continually learning
Stewardship: Creating a legacy of growth and success for generations to come
excerpt from the Collection Development Policy - 03.11.2024
It is the library's responsibility to collect materials which serve a wide variety of ages, ethnic groups and educational levels with content representing various points of view on all issues without endorsement, restriction or prejudice. The library subscribes to the
The library recognizes that some materials in the collection will not be appropriate for all ages and educational levels. Only the person using the material or his or her guardian can determine what is suitable for that person. Therefore, the library will not deny access to material because of age or educational level.
March 2023
Live Oak Public Libraries has signed on to the Urban Libraries Council’s Declaration of Democracy, committing to build policies and actions that preserve and protect democracy in our communities.
The Savannah Public Library was established in 1903 in a room at the Georgia Historical Society and contained 23,000 volumes. The main library building on Bull Street was opened in 1916.
In 1945, Effingham County Library joined Savannah Public Library to form The Chatham-Effingham Regional Library, and in 1956, the regional library expanded to include Liberty County, establishing The Chatham-Effingham-Liberty (CEL) Regional Library.
The library’s name was changed to Live Oak Public Libraries in 2002 to reflect the personality of the region as well as the life and growth of its branches.