Georgia Reads

Lee County is throwing the ultimate Happy Birthday USA Party, and you are invited!

Red, White & Bluey at The Bindery at Oakland Library will begin Tuesday, June 9, at 1:00 PM! This FREE celebration is packed with fun for the whole family. Mayor Daughtry will kick things off with a special reading of Hey, Georgia by Malcolm Mitchell, plus there will be balloons, dancing, cake, and pictures with Bluey himself!

This event is part of Georgia Reads for America250, celebrating our nation's birthday through the power of literacy. Brought to you by Lee County Library and Literate Lee. This is one party you do not want to miss!

See you there! 💙❤️🤍

Read with Malcolm - Share the Magic Foundation

Explore 250 years of U.S. history through Georgia's public libraries. This summer, request a limited edition America250 library card from your local public library, while supplies last.

The cards are part of the Georgia Reads for America250 celebration. As part of this year-long celebration, Georgia’s libraries are hosting engaging events and insightful programming, as well as participating in a statewide reading challenge.

Learn more at georgialibraries.org/america250/

An event you do not want to miss!

Lee County is throwing the ultimate Happy Birthday USA Party, and you are invited!

Red, White & Bluey at The Bindery at Oakland Library will begin Tuesday, June 9, at 1:00 PM! This FREE celebration is packed with fun for the whole family. Mayor Daughtry will kick things off with a special reading of Hey, Georgia by Malcolm Mitchell, plus there will be balloons, dancing, cake, and pictures with Bluey himself!

This event is part of Georgia Reads for America250, celebrating our nation's birthday through the power of literacy. Brought to you by Lee County Library and Literate Lee. This is one party you do not want to miss!

See you there! 💙❤️🤍

Read with Malcolm - Share the Magic Foundation

Celebrate our country, the power of literacy, and the communities that bring us together.

Order your Georgia Reads for America250 t-shirt now to make sure it arrives before July 4th.

Perfect for parades, fireworks, library events, family gatherings, and summer celebrations.

Shop now while sizes last.

Last week, we had the opportunity to visit Books for Keeps in Athens as part of their Georgia Reads Community Award recognition! 📚✨

For years, Books for Keeps has been doing tremendous work to expand access to books and strengthen literacy opportunities for children and families across their community. We are proud to celebrate and highlight these best practices so communities across Georgia can learn from and build upon their incredible impact.

Local leaders are promoting the importance of literacy by participating in the Mayor’s Reading Club.

Lee County Library recently partnered with the City of Leesburg to host a Mayor's Reading Club Puppet Show with Leesburg Mayor David Daughtry. This event promoted civic literacy and Georgia Reads for America 250.

The Mayor’s Reading Club was established by Georgia Forward, the nonprofit arm of the Georgia Municipal Association

Monday’s Georgia Reads Community Award visit at Monroe Elementary was a special celebration honoring The Mayors Impact Team for their commitment to supporting literacy and student success in the community! 📖⭐

From educators to community partners, it was incredible to see so many people working together to make reading a priority for Georgia’s children. We are grateful for leaders who continue to invest in students and create lasting impact through literacy.

Thank you, Monroe Elementary, for welcoming us and helping make the day so memorable! 💙📚