The members of the Exchange Club of Effingham County learned that libraries and the services they offer have come a long way since most of them first started visiting the local library.

Beatrice Saba of Live Oak Public Libraries in Effingham County explained that a library card is free of charge and cardholders are entitled to a variety of high-tech services as well as the old-fashioned “check out” of a hard-copy book to read. Saba manages the Rincon branch and also helps out at the Springfield library.

The Exchange Club of Effingham County meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 12 noon for lunch and to enjoy interesting programs and fellowship. For more information on the Exchange Club, call Carr at 657-5423.