On November 19, 2025, Live Oak Public Libraries Effingham County Library Board voted unanimously to separate the Rincon and Springfield branch libraries from the LOPL regional system. The separation is expected to be finalized by June 30, 2026. We will continue to update the community on next steps as this transition occurs.
As Georgia residents, you will always be welcome to borrow materials and resources from Live Oak Public Libraries and to visit any of our branches in Chatham and Liberty Counties, even after the Rincon and Springfield libraries leave the system.
LOPL believes it is vital that citizens and patrons are fully informed. We are committed to transparency and accuracy ensuring that everyone has the facts needed to understand and respond as this process moves forward.
This public webpage has been created to share timely updates and information with our stakeholders.
The schematic concept shown here was introduced in the early planning stages to address the space limitations of the existing Rincon Library branch. Below is a timeline record of communications related to this project.
View Rincon Library Design Communication Timeline (PDF)
*Figures are based on the accurate LOPL budget and the Effingham County resident population count reported by GPLS.
To ensure the community has the facts, we want to share how much these two libraries are valued and used by residents every day. The numbers below highlight the impact of library services in Effingham County—from programs and summer reading to Wi-Fi access and meals for families.
Data reported as of Year End June 30, 2025
Participation in Effingham County has increased nearly 52% since 2023, with readers of all ages taking part. In 2025, 36% of participants completed the challenge by reading at least ten hours.
| Program | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Shana Banana | Rincon Elementary | 143 |
| Kickoff Party | Rincon Library | 600 |
| Wildlife Wonders | Rincon Elementary | 585 |
| Fiddlin’ Dan | Rincon Elementary | 196 |
| Fiddlin’ Dan | Springfield Library | 40 |
| Science Heroes | Rincon Elementary | 203 |
| Ken Scott Magic | Rincon Elementary | 350 |
| Total Attendance | 2117 | |
377 meals were served at Springfield Library during June and July 2025.
