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12 Days of Christmas Movies: "Santa Clause 3"

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Films & Food:

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

Event Details:

Santa Clause 3 (G, 1h 32min): Santa, a.k.a. Scott Calvin, is faced with double-duty: how to keep his new family happy and how to stop Jack Frost from taking over Christmas.

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

Santa Clause 3 (G, 1h 32min): Santa, a.k.a. Scott Calvin, is faced with double-duty: how to keep his new family happy and how to stop Jack Frost from taking over Christmas.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

12 Days of Christmas Movies: "Best. Christmas. Ever!"

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Films & Food:

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

Event Details:

Best. Christmas. Ever! (PG, 1h 22min) Every Christmas, without fail, Jackie sends a boastful holiday newsletter that makes her old college friend Charlotte feel like a lump of coal...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

Best. Christmas. Ever! (PG, 1h 22min) Every Christmas, without fail, Jackie sends a boastful holiday newsletter that makes her old college friend Charlotte feel like a lump of coal.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Monday Book Group

Adult Book Group: "Christmas in the Castle Library"

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Discussion Group:

Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk while supplies last. 

Event Details:

Please join our book group! This month we will be discussing "Christmas in the Castle Library" by Ann Swindell. We are excited that the author will be at the library on Tuesday, De...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk while supplies last. 

Please join our book group! This month we will be discussing "Christmas in the Castle Library" by Ann Swindell. We are excited that the author will be at the library on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00-8:00 p.m.

12 Days of Christmas Movies: "The Bishop's Wife"

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Films & Food:

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

Event Details:

The Bishop’s Wife (NR, 1h 49min) A debonair angel comes to Earth to help an Episcopalian bishop and his wife in their quest to raise money for the new church.

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

The Bishop’s Wife (NR, 1h 49min) A debonair angel comes to Earth to help an Episcopalian bishop and his wife in their quest to raise money for the new church.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

White Elephant Book Exchange

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

4th Tuesday Book Club falls on the holiday so we are doing something fun the week before!  Bring a wrapped, favorite used book for adults. Write a short notecard that des...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

4th Tuesday Book Club falls on the holiday so we are doing something fun the week before! 

Closed for Holiday Party

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Georgetown Township Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Georgetown Township Public Library
Witness to Dignity

Read, White, and Blue Book Group: "Witness to Dignity"

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Discussion Group:

Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk while supplies last. 

Event Details:

The untold, intimate, and eye-witness account of the character, integrity, service, faith, and dignity of former President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush by their pri...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk while supplies last. 

The untold, intimate, and eye-witness account of the character, integrity, service, faith, and dignity of former President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush by their priest, pastor, and friend.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Writers Group

Writers Group

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
General Programs
Age Group:
Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults
Event Details:

A casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults
Program Type: General Programs
Event Details:

A casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.

Pins & Needles Craft Group

Pins & Needles Craft Group

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Pins & Needles Craft Group:

Are you a crafty person? Do you have crafts that you just can't seem to get done at home? Now is your time to finish them! Bring the craft you are currently working on (or have bee...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Are you a crafty person? Do you have crafts that you just can't seem to get done at home? Now is your time to finish them! Bring the craft you are currently working on (or have been waiting to start), whether it is knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, or anything else! Come and spend time socializing, and sharing crafting experience. Please bring along everything you need for your own craft. The library will provide tables and chairs. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Local History Room

Local History Room Staffed

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
General Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Local History Room Staffed Hours:

The Local History Room is staffed by members of the Jenison Historical Association and can be accessed on Wednesday from 11AM-1PM. Volunteers can help you with local history and ge...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programs

The Local History Room is staffed by members of the Jenison Historical Association and can be accessed on Wednesday from 11AM-1PM. Volunteers can help you with local history and genealogical research.  The room can be accessed by using the stairs to the lower level (past the vending machines) or the elevator in the Township Office.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

12 Days of Christmas Movies: "Exmas"

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Films & Food:

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

Event Details:

ExMas (PG-13, 1h 33min) Graham surprises his family at Christmas--and arrives to find his ex-fiancee already celebrating the holiday with his family.

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

ExMas (PG-13, 1h 33min) Graham surprises his family at Christmas--and arrives to find his ex-fiancee already celebrating the holiday with his family.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

12 Days of Christmas Movies: "Fred Claus"

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Films & Food:

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

Event Details:

Fred Claus (PG, 1h 56min) Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

Fred Claus (PG, 1h 56min) Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

12 Days of Christmas Movies: "Holiday Affair"

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Films & Food:

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

Event Details:

Holiday Affair (NR, 1h 27min) A young widow is torn between a boring attorney and a romantic ne'er-do-well.

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

Holiday Affair (NR, 1h 27min) A young widow is torn between a boring attorney and a romantic ne'er-do-well.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Holiday Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Georgetown Township Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Georgetown Township Public Library

Holiday Closure

12/31/2024 @ 12:00pm to 01/01/2025 @ 9:00pm
Georgetown Township Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Georgetown Township Public Library
suncatcher star

Chat and Craft: 8 pointed suncatcher star

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Chat & Craft:

Chat a little, craft a little. Come to the library and chat with other adults. Chat and Craft registration for the next month opens on the date of the program at 8am. 

Event Details:

This month we are folding kite paper to make an 8-point Waldorf-style suncatcher star. 

Required
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Chat a little, craft a little. Come to the library and chat with other adults. Chat and Craft registration for the next month opens on the date of the program at 8am. 

This month we are folding kite paper to make an 8-point Waldorf-style suncatcher star. 

Wednesday Book Group

Adult Book Group: "The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West"

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Discussion Group:

Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk while supplies last. 

Event Details:

Please join our book group! This month we will be discussing "The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West" by Sara Ackerman.An extraordinary story, inspired by real events, of a female avi...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk while supplies last. 

Please join our book group! This month we will be discussing "The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West" by Sara Ackerman.

Writers Group

Writers Group

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
General Programs
Age Group:
Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults
Event Details:

A casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults
Program Type: General Programs
Event Details:

A casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.

Book to Film Discussion: White Bird

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pick up a copy of the book (while supplies last), read in advance, and then join us for the film adaptation.  There will be a brief discussion following the movie.White Bird (...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Pick up a copy of the book (while supplies last), read in advance, and then join us for the film adaptation.  There will be a brief discussion following the movie.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

cribbage board and playing cards

Cribbage Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Georgetown Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop in and play cribbage with the GTPL community. Cribbage began in 17th-century England and has relatively few rules. Each game is about 30 minutes. Beginners will be taught to p...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Drop in and play cribbage with the GTPL community. Cribbage began in 17th-century England and has relatively few rules. Each game is about 30 minutes. Beginners will be taught to play and experienced players are welcome. 

Read, White, and Blue Book Group: "Life After Power"

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Former presidents have an unusual place in American life. King George III believed that George Washington’s departure after two terms made him “the greatest character of the age.” ...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Former presidents have an unusual place in American life.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If I do not want my photo used, I will contact Rob at rbristow@gtpl.org and the library will honor that request.

Writers Group

Writers Group

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
General Programs
Age Group:
Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults
Event Details:

A casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults
Program Type: General Programs
Event Details:

A casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.

Films & Food

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Films & Food:

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie

Enjoy a free movie! Bring a lunch or just enjoy some free snacks provided by the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Jonathan Eig: Calvin January Series Live Stream

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
General Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we livestream the Calvin University January Series. Jonathan Eig will discuss his most recent title, “King: A Life,” which earned him the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Biograp...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programs
Event Details:

Join us as we livestream the Calvin University January Series. Jonathan Eig will discuss his most recent title, “King: A Life,” which earned him the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Biography. He’ll explore Martin Luther King Jr.