$25,000 for Books
In May 2026, the Book Sale Committee presented St. Simons Island Public Library manager Hesper Montford with a $25,000 check — funds raised through a private donation, the spring book sale, and the ongoing resale bookstore.
Thanks to everyone who donates books and volunteers their time throughout the year.
Marshes of Glynn Libraries’
Mission
The mission of the Marshes of Glynn Libraries is to enlighten and enrich the citizens of Glynn County by providing responsive, dynamic library services to meet the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the population.
Library support
The Take 5 Program
The Literary Guild provided $5,000 to fund all pre-K students at St. Simons Elementary and Oglethorpe Elementary on St. Simons.
The Literary Guild supports cultural literacy, beginning with early reading and extending across art, literature, history, science, philosophy, and the traditions that shape how people understand the world.
Recent projects are listed below:
The Take 5 Program. The aim is to improve early reading skills through parent participation. Each student received a themed bag (literacy kit) containing books, toys, and activities grouped under one of five themes: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing.
The Phil Morrison- Ken Trimmins Jazz Collective – $3,300
Gatorology – $300.
Community Support
Your donations make a difference!