Blind volunteer showcases inclusivity at the library
“The kids have learned that having a disability doesn’t mean you can’t do something. You just have to do it a little differently.” [...]
Digitized Augusta Fire Department ledgers help tell the story of the Great Fire of 1916
By Tina Monaco, Historian, Georgia Heritage Room, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System In 2023, the Digital Library of Georgia, with support from Georgia [...]
Bogart Library Builds Strong Support Through Partnerships and Community Outreach
“Make sure your community knows that you're here. And make sure your community knows what you offer." Local support is key to a [...]
Get more from GALILEO at the library: Explore your Family History with Ancestry Library Edition
Did you know that with your Georgia public library card, you have access to genealogy research programs like Ancestry Library Edition, which you can [...]
On the Road with a Bookmobile Librarian
Bookmobiles and other traveling library services bring books and resources directly to those who need them. Laura Buchanan, a bookmobile librarian [...]
PLAY card connects nearly half a million students to their public library
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the PINES Library Access for Youth (PLAY) card provided vital access to digital resources for students who couldn’t utilize them [...]
Get more from GALILEO at the library: Build math and reading skills with LearningExpress
School is back in session, and with it may come the need for extra math or reading practice.Did you know that with your public library [...]
Summer Reading Programs Prepare Students For School
Students who participated in their local public library’s summer reading program often feel more prepared to take on the challenges of a new [...]
Marshes of Glynn Libraries: 2022 Georgia Public Library of the Year
Marshes of Glynn Libraries was recognized as Georgia Public Library of the Year for 2022. The system’s two branches, the [...]
What makes a Friends of Libraries group successful?
“The Friends strive to make as much money for the library as possible with as little overhead as possible. This includes cultivating an all-volunteer [...]