About Us
Library History
Hog Hammock Public Library was founded in 2002 by the Sapelo Island Cultural and Revitalization Society (SICARS). It began with a few shelves in the SICARS office, and books were checked out using the honor system. So many books were donated to the small library, that it was moved to the old school building just down the road. In 2006, the library became a separate nonprofit and was rededicated as a member of Three Rivers Regional Library System, which serves Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Long, McIntosh and Wayne counties.
Leadership
Hog Hammock Public Library is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. The board sets the library’s policies, but also follows policies established by Three Rivers Regional Library Board and the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the University System of Georgia. Hog Hammock Public Library also must abide by state and federal laws governing public libraries.
Funding Sources
Funding for operating expenses comes entirely from donations by generous individuals and sales in our small gift shop, which features an island tour booklet published by our library. Programs are often funded by grants. Other funding sources include in-kind services and materials from the regional library system, and the state and federal government.
Programs
Hog Hammock Public Library offers programs throughout the year, including storytellers, scientists and historians such as archeologists, linguists and other presenters, arts-and-crafts classes, films, homework help, book talks, computer help and activities for the entire family.
Past programs have included a GPS Scavenger Hunt, a two-day pottery workshop, an African drumming workshop, fish-printing and sand-casting classes, poetry readings, and a seminar on the work of linguist Lorenzo Dow Turner. Thelibrary also maintains an herb garden that was planted by students to share with the community.
Heritage Collection
The Hog Hammock Public Library is the home of The Heritage Collection, a non-circulating special collection of materials that includes nonfiction and fiction adult and children’s books, audio and video recordings and documents — including obituaries and newspaper articles — that tell the story of Sapelo Island’s history. Visitors interested in researching their Sapelo Island genealogy will find several valuable resources in the library’s Heritage Collection. In addition, the library has connections with trained librarians and researchers, and free access to Ancestry.com and other genealogical resources available at its sister libraries.
Library Services
We accept PINES library cards, which give our patrons access to more than 10 million items from libraries all over Georgia. We offer free access to Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO), a virtual library that includes periodicals, scholarly journals, books, business directories, government publications and databases such as Ancestry.com. Services also include free high-speed Internet and WiFi, as well as free digital audiobooks that can be downloaded by PINES cardholders at the library or at home.
DIRECTIONS FROM JACKSONVILLE
From Jacksonville, take I-95 North to Exit 49 in Darien (at the outlet mall). Turn RIGHT onto Hwy 251, and continue until it ends near the Piggly Wiggly grocery story. Turn LEFT on US 17, and then turn RIGHT onto Blount Crossing Road. When that road ends, turn LEFT onto Hwy 99. Continue for several miles until you see Elm Grove Baptist Church. Immediately turn RIGHT after the church. Follow the road until it ends, and make a RIGHT turn and cross the small bridge. Follow the road around to the dock. You will pass the Sapelo Island Visitors Center and parking areas.
FROM SAVANNAH
From Savannah, take I-95 South to Exit 58 in Eulonia. Turn LEFT at the exit onto Hwy 99. Continue for several miles until you reach Meridian, Ga. You’ll see small brown signs guiding you. Turn LEFT onto Landing Road next to Elm Grove Baptist Church, immediatly turn LEFT on the road next to the church.. Follow the Landings Road until it ends, and make a RIGHT turn and cross the small bridge. Follow the road around to the dock. You will pass the Sapelo Island Visitors Center and parking areas.
FROM ATLANTA
From Atlanta, take I-16 East to I-95 South. From I-95, go to Exit 58 in Eulonia. Turn LEFT at the exit onto Hwy 99. Continue for several miles until you reach Meridian, Ga. You’ll see small brown signs guiding you. Turn LEFT onto Landing Road next to Elm Grove Baptist Church, immediatly turn LEFT on the road next to the church.. Follow the Landings Road until it ends, and make a RIGHT turn and cross the small bridge. Follow the road around to the dock. You will pass the Sapelo Island Visitors Center and parking areas.
