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Live Oak Public Library

Welcome to Live Oak Public Library

Live Oak Public Library is a system of 16 library locations serving a 3-county region in southeast Georgia. Our mission is to inspire the community to Grow, Create, Discover and Explore. 

In the year ending June 30, 2025, the Library hosted more than 650,000 visitors, checked out nearly a million items, answered almost 200,000 questions, registered more than 1.2 million computer sessions, and presented programs to about 80,000 patrons in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties. We also maintain three StoryWalk(R) installations in public parks. 

Community Impact Report

This report highlights Live Oak Public Libraries' achievements, impact, and financial overview for the 2023-2024 year.

Value of Library Services

What is your library worth to you?

How much would you pay out-of-pocket for library services?

  • Enter in the left hand column the number of times per month you or your family use each service.
  • Tip: Tab between entries and do not use commas.
  • Estimated retail value of each service (if purchased) will be calculated on the right.
  • Total value of your library use is shown at the bottom of the worksheet.

LIBRARY SERVICES CALCULATOR

Input Your Use Library Services Value of Services
Books Borrowed
Magazines Borrowed
Videos Borrowed
Audiobooks Borrowed
Park Passes Borrowed
Magazine Use in Library
Interlibrary Loan
Meeting Room Use per Hour
Auditorium Use per Hour
Adult Programs Attended
Children's Programs Attended
Hours of Computer Use
Database Use
Reference Questions Asked

 

This calculator has been adapted from the one originally provided by the Massachusetts Library Association.