Oglethorpe County Library

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New bazaar to benefit library

Sarah Evans

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Oglethorpe County Friends of the Library member Peggy Hroma wants to provide new opportunities to local artists at the upcoming Arts & Crafts Bazaar and Book Sale. “(I hope) that we get more artists in the area wanting to join us in doing this, so that the people of the county know that we...

The Oglethorpe County Library and its board of trustees are looking for ways to replace the fluorescent lights in and around the building. (Photo/Jack Casey)

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Library looks for ways to upgrade to LED lights

Wade Cheek

Thursday, June 23, 2022

The Oglethorpe County Library Board of Trustees is exploring options to replace the facility’s outdated fluorescent lighting.

Austin Jenkins, the branch manager of the Oglethorpe County Library, has planned multiple summer events, including live performers, “book tasting” and weekly story times. (Photo/Sarah Evans)

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Library manager serves up 'possibilities' throughout summer

Sarah Evans

Thursday, May 26, 2022

For Austin Jenkins, managing the Oglethorpe County Library means implementing programs to benefit the whole community, but he has been especially focused on outreach to students and others disconnected by the pandemic.

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News Roundup: Book sale at No. 3 Saturday

News Staff

Thursday, May 5, 2022

The Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library will hold a Satellite Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at No. 3 Railroad Street. A variety of books, including fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks and paperbacks will be available. DVDs will also be on sale, some titles for $1.