My last review for this library was about a year ago, so it's time for a little update. One year…read morelater and a lot has changed, an unrelenting pandemic and the frequency of my visits because of it. I don't know about you, but I've gone through stages during this pandemic, many stages. Stages, meaning the things I/we (family) have done to keep ourselves busy on lockdown. We started with cooking and baking almost everything trending during the pandemic (yes, I did Dalgona coffee, and yes, we made bread from scratch and and and... Eventually, that became a bit too much with too many goodies and not enough people to eat them, so we moved on to puzzles. Then started the Netflix/Amazon Prime binge watching...and THEN...I happened to see an update post of RHPL on social media about their reopening hours and new procedures. This is one of the best things that happened to me/us during this pandemic. I absolutely loved reading as a child but as I started adulting, reading became work related, emails, text messages, social media posts, headlines, articles, read aloud sessions and bedtime stories with kids etc. You get the point. They say it takes 30 days to form a new habit and now, I'm so happy I've had so much time during this pandemic to make it part of my daily routine. I am happy (and almost a bit sad) to say I have read more books in the last 2 months than I have in the last 10 years! But I won't cry over now. The ladies and gent here have been absolutely fantastic and I am soo grateful for their dedication and diligence during all this. They have been so helpful and so kind. Other than ourselves, my kids and I have seen the wonderful ladies at this library the most! These are some of their procedures during COVID : - masks are required upon entry, staff are wearing masks as well, hand sanitizer available - open for in-store pick up, signing up for library cards, pay fines. I think you can go in to use their PCs as I once saw a persno in the PC room, but it must be limited time, so please ask - when they first reopened, they were strictly doing curbside pick up by appointment only (15 min time slots), but since they have reopened the building for in-store services, they seem to be understaffed on some days and as a result of that, curbside pick up time slots are less frequent. If you prefer this service, it's great! You show up by the door by the drop boxes in the back at your appointment, you text them the number they give you to let them know you have arrived, pop your trunk open, they come out and load them in - when you arrive at the building, a librarian is inside the entrance and opens the door for you as the inside middle door is kept locked - returns must be placed by wooden carts at the entrance (next to librarian) - drop boxes are open during library hours in back of building - all returns are quarantined for 3 days (they backdate it so don't worry if it appears late, as long as you returned it before due date) - you cannot browse inside the library. However, if something catches your eye on one of the side tables, you can ask them to grab it and add it to your pick up. They ask that you limit to 5 items. There are tables turned over to the side that create a direct path to the front desk. There are tape markings on the floor to provide guidance for social distancing - you can email their gmail address to request for books, but I found the easiest way to reserve materials is simply to log in to your PINES account or download the PINES app and just place the hold there since it will tell you whether it is available or not. If it's available at a different location, you can place a hold and select the library of choice for pick up and they will notify you with the method of notification you have selected (phone, text or email). You have access to all the books in the PINES network in the state of Georgia. This is HUGE! - Discs or the State Park passes NOT available at this time - BONUS: you also have access to their other library apps, RBDigital for adults and AXIS360 for kids that also offer ebooks and audiobooks. This library may be small, but it's well connected and holds its weight in gold. I am so grateful for this library, especially during a time like this and my life has been enriched by it, as well as my kids. I am so late on this reading train, but at least I'm on it now. Now, excuse me while I read the book I checked out on knitting (LOL)....my new stage. Stay safe, Friends!

This is a very delightful library. The staff is kind and helpful. There is a Dropbox for after…read morehours book returns. A huge section of kids books. My kids love coming to library. With a library card you can access online resources. This is a great benefit to people living in Richmond hill

Stunning library! Amazingly huge windows inviting an intimate view of the trees from within as…read morewell as the beautiful architecture of the surrounding historic structures.... Very helpful staff.

Let me start by saying , how can a library not get five stars it's a self-service place . If you…read morehad a negative view of the library maybe you need to look deep inside yourself. The staff is super nice and if you'd like an item that's not available they'll have it shipped to any one of the libraries throughout the entire county . They even have dogs on some weekends and the kids read to them which in turn builds up their confidence. I cook a lot so I get a chance to read and make some of the recipes in the cookbooks & if they're great I can purchase them knowing I made the right choice .

The woman at the front on the day I went was either A. Having a bad day or B. Hates life, her job,…read moreand doesn't know what basic customer service is. I needed to use the computers and she was absolutely rude to me. I have been out of country for a year and didn't know the library changed to a different card. She proceeded to interrupt me when she asked me "ok well does your card look like this" I said "no, i didn..." "THEN YOU DONT HAVE A LIBARY CARD" and instead of helping me and listening to the problem she proceeded to just put me on a list for the ONE computer that everyone can use for 15 min? Out of pure frustration and lack of friendly customer service I left and went to tje Islands Library, which is the one I went to before I left country. The gentleman there was extremely helpful and I was able to fill out a form to get a new library card. To the Pooler big wigs, your community is growing and this library needs to be revamped. It wouldn't hurt to get some friendly faces too so that one in the front can simply retire and volunteer somewhere that doesn't deal with people since she clearly doesn't know how to.

I miss the former staff here. I came in to ask some simple questions and they were rude in their…read moreresponses. Then I heard them talking and laughing about it while I looked at other books. Very unprofessional! I'd rather drive further off to a different library so I won't have to deal with that.

The librarians of the Tybee Island Library are knowledgable, Helpful, and kind.. For some BBC…read morepeople Techology divide is real and can lead to disfunction . The librarians care and they help us. Without showing frustration. It is a great place to grow BBC (Born Before Computers)

I love Tybee Island, and I loved having a chance to work remotely at this small library. The staff…read morewere outgoing and eager to help people find books. There is free WiFi and I had no issues with upload or download speed while working. There are tables set up with outlets for those who need to charge devices while there. My favorite part is the views that you get with sitting at the tables. You get to look outside at the water and beautiful landscape. I even went outside to rock in the rocking chairs for a bit! I would definitely come back to for a visit or to work again!

Excellent. I'd like a better selection of new releases. Perhaps better marked as well. Staff is…read morevery friendly.

Nice airy Library. The checkout desk is very polite and helpful. I get most of my books through…read moreHoopla so I am not aware of the complaints about limited selections.

7-29-24 Monday Morning…read more Wow what an honor to get to write the review for this awesome library. What brought me in today was simple where I live Latitude Margaritaville we get a bookmobile that visits regularly. In fact I was able to get my new library card there. Unfortunately I won't be around to return the books when they are due so I thought I would take the drive rather than pay late fees. Nice location and lots of parking. Once inside I am directed where to drop off the books on a cart. It was pretty nice inside with rows of computers and even a section to read the latest magazines. All this is great information for me as if I have any visitors this would be a great place to take them. Look forward to using their services regularly.

Oglethorpe Square is one of the 22 Squares of Savannah. Compared to the other squares, this one is…read morefairly "unremarkable." For example, it doesn't have an obelisk commemorating an American Revolutionary War general like Johnson Square ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/johnson-square-savannah ) nor does it have a monument like the Haitian Monument in Franklin Square ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/franklin-square-savannah ). In this sense, Oglethorpe Square is rather plain and boring. However, from our visit, I still found it to be a charming, nice-looking, and well-maintained square; hence, the Yelp four stars ("Good"). Oglethorpe Square is located in the North Historic District, only a couple blocks north of Colonial Park Cemetery. If you're in the area, I recommend visiting the cemetery: https://www.yelp.com/biz/colonial-park-cemetery-savannah Oglethorpe Square was one of two squares built after the original four. Overall, it was the sixth to be laid out, in 1742. For reference, Colonial Cemetery opened in 1750 and nearby Columbia Square, two blocks east, was laid out in 1799. Oglethorpe Square was named after General James Oglethorpe (1696-1785). Oglethorpe founded Georgia, then one of the Thirteen Colonies, in 1732. Oglethorpe County and Oglethorpe University are also named after the general, as well as, presumably, Oglethorpe Power. Anyway, back to the square. It consists of nine roughly equally-sized sections (mini squares, almost) divided by brick walkways. It's like a public park with lots of grass, a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers, and benches and trash cans. The center square is all grass with a classic lamppost at each of the four corners. During our visit, the grounds appeared well kept. A sign on a pedestal in the northeast corner of the square read: "In memory of the Moravian colonists in Savannah, 1735-1740, who maintained a mission to the Indians. This memorial is presented to the City of Savannah by the Wachovia Historical Society of Winston-Salem, NC." I think that's cool because I'm originally from the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina and I'm familiar with Old Salem and the Moravians: https://www.yelp.com/biz/old-salem-museums-and-gardens-winston-salem-3 I didn't know about their connection with Savannah until after visiting Oglethorpe Square.

This is one of the six original squares laid out in 1742 by city founder General James Oglethorpe…read more Originally named Upper New Square, the name was changed in Oglethorpe's honor although his statue is located in Chippewa Square. Oglethorpe Square is located one block north of Colonial Park Cemetery. There are no monuments in this square making it unusual but it is lined by historical buildings and contains historic markers. Located on the square at 124 Abercorn Street is one of the most architecturally significant homes in Savannah, the Owens-Thomas House. It was built in 1816 by British architect William Jay in a Regency style. In 1951 the house was given to Telfair Museums and today it is open for tours. Renovations in the 1990's uncovered one of the most intact slave quarters in the urban south. Other buildings along the square include the Presidents' Quarters Inn (1855) which is two 19th century Federalists style homes. Where the inn's parking lot now stands used to be the house of John Reynolds (1752), Georgia's first governor. At 127-131 Lincoln Street is a Greek Revival style house (1855). The Confederacy's second Quarter Master General lived in the house but it is more famous for being the place Robert E. Lee stayed during his final visit to Savannah. Although there are no large monuments here like in other squares, Oglethorpe Square contains the Moravian Pedestal in the northeast corner of the square which is a marker commemorating Moravian missionaries in 1735. They provided aid to orphans and Native Americans before moving to Pennsylvania in 1740. At the intersection of Abercorn and East State Street is a plaque placed by the Savannah chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honoring Major General James Jackson, a Revolutionary War Hero. Like all of the squares in Savannah this is the perfect place to sit down, take a break, and soak in the history surrounding you.

A great library with fun kid programs! I have also rented out their rooms for public functions and…read morehave had questions answered in a timely manor and the process is simple to use!