Live Oak Announces Naming Opportunities For Library

Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 September 2009 15:02 Wednesday, 16 September 2009 14:40

The new Southwest Chatham Branch Library of Live Oak Public Libraries is set to open in the coming weeks behind Target at Rio Road and Shawnee Street at the Savannah Mall.

The new 50,000 square foot library will be the system’s second largest branch, but will offer the largest amount of public space, including an auditorium.

Library officials estimate that half a million users will walk through the library’s doors in the next year. The Live Oak Public Libraries Foundation has made available an array of naming opportunities including the auditorium, children’s department, teen room and grand staircase at the new library. Less expensive levels of giving, such as auditorium seats and bookshelves, are also available. The Chatham County budget was very tight this year, and funds were not made available to meet all the needs of the new branch. Therefore, the Foundation is working to make up the difference.

The Foundation is also offering a smaller, but very unique recognition opportunity for members of the business community. Located in the lobby of the new library, the Giving Tree will be one of the first things people notice when they walk into the building.

The Giving Tree features up to 500 multicolored brass leaves on a bronze trunk. The leaves are available for $100 each and will be inscribed with a message.

“Giving Tree leaves are a great way for small businesses especially to show they support libraries, literacy and lifelong learning,” said Christy Divine, director of marketing and development for Live Oak Public Libraries. “Each leaf offers significant exposure, since this recognition wall will be permanently spotlighted at the new library.”

Proceeds from the Giving Tree will be used to pay for the life-size three-dimensional tree located in the children’s department. This tree, designed and constructed by NatureMakers in California, features an 18-foot canopy and wraps around a column that is 10 feet high. Its trunk measures three feet in diameter. The tree is fabricated from 75 percent recycled steel.

For more information on naming opportunities or to purchase a leaf on the Giving Tree, contact Christy Divine at 652-3605, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .