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Dog Man Art Contest

All Day 1/2 - 1/29
Lobby at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

The beloved Dog Man graphic novel series is being turned into a movie! To celebrate, we are hosting a Dog Man art contest. Starting Wednesday January 2nd, download a submissio...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The beloved Dog Man graphic novel series is being turned into a movie! To celebrate, we are hosting a Dog Man art contest. 

All Ages Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/2 - 2/28
Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the 32-degree club and take the winter reading challenge from January 1 through February 28. Ages 0-12: Mark each day you read or are read to for 15 minutes or more. ...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program
Event Details:

Join the 32-degree club and take the winter reading challenge from January 1 through February 28. 

Ages 0-12: Mark each day you read or are read to for 15 minutes or more. 

OAISD Play n Learn

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-4)
Ottawa Area ISD Play N Learn:

Designed for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Monthly sessions are based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activiti...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Children (ages 0-4)

Designed for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Monthly sessions are based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a children's book to take home. Child development and reading readiness information are also available for parents.

OAISD Play n Learn

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-4)
Ottawa Area ISD Play N Learn:

Designed for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Monthly sessions are based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activiti...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Children (ages 0-4)

Designed for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Monthly sessions are based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a children's book to take home. Child development and reading readiness information are also available for parents.

Pokemon Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
School Age (PreK-4th Grade), Tweens (5th-8th Grade)
Pokemon Club:

Kids ages 7-12, join fellow Pokemon fans to show off and discuss your Pokemon card collection! Trading is optional. Some months we may also watch a Pokemon cartoon or make a Pokemo...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age (PreK-4th Grade), Tweens (5th-8th Grade)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Kids ages 7-12, join fellow Pokemon fans to show off and discuss your Pokemon card collection! Trading is optional. Some months we may also watch a Pokemon cartoon or make a Pokemon themed craft. Registration required.

Wee Ones Storytime

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-4)
Wee Ones Storytime:

Join Ms. Liz for books, songs, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 18 months to 3 years, but all ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-4)
Program Type: Storytime

Join Ms. Liz for books, songs, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 18 months to 3 years, but all ages are welcome.

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. 

Little Illustrators Kids Art Workshop

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-4), School Age (PreK-4th Grade)
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly kid's art workshop that can build off of what was learned by those who attended the Early Artists program or can be a starting point for young artists who alre...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-4), School Age (PreK-4th Grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly kid's art workshop that can build off of what was learned by those who attended the Early Artists program or can be a starting point for young artists who already have some experience!

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-4)
Preschool Storytime:

Join Ms. Liz for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 3 to 5 years, but all ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-4)
Program Type: Storytime

Join Ms. Liz for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 3 to 5 years, but all ages are welcome.

Local History Room

Local History Room Staffed

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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.

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.

Pizza & Pages

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens (5th-8th Grade)
Event Details:

Join our theme-based book club! Participants in 4th - 8th grade will eat pizza, discuss what they have read, and participate in a Library auction to end the hour.Registration requi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (5th-8th Grade)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join our theme-based book club! Participants in 4th - 8th grade will eat pizza, discuss what they have read, and participate in a Library auction to end the hour.

Registration required.

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.

Recipe Kit

Copy of Grab and Go Recipe Kit: Vegan Lentil Soup

All Day
Georgetown Township Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Want to try cooking or baking something new but aren't sure where to begin? Pick up a Grab & Go Recipe Kit from the library. Each month will feature a new recipe with the diffe...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Want to try cooking or baking something new but aren't sure where to begin? Pick up a Grab & Go Recipe Kit from the library. Each month will feature a new recipe with the different herbs and spices needed for the dish.

Pins & Needles Craft Group

Pins & Needles Craft Group

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room 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: Conference Room
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.

Play-Doh Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Georgetown Township Public Library
Age Group:
Children (ages 0-4)
Play-Doh Club:

Join us for a fun hour of exploring with playdough! During this drop-in program, we'll have playdough, tools, and some other fun accessories for you to use.Working with playdough i...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-4)

Join us for a fun hour of exploring with playdough! During this drop-in program, we'll have playdough, tools, and some other fun accessories for you to use.
Working with playdough is great for using and advancing fine motor skills, developing hand-eye coordination, encouraging imagination, and promoting math and literacy development.
All ages welcome.

Films & Food: "Here" (PG-13)

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.

Event Details:

A generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life.

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.

A generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and 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.

Food Allergies

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

Sing Song Family Yoga

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Georgetown Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth
Sing Song Family Yoga:

Join Deb Weiss-Gelmi for Sing Song Yoga and Literacy! Kids of all ages and their adults can join us for stories, songs, and yoga.All ages welcome. Families, please bring yoga mats ...

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Join Deb Weiss-Gelmi for Sing Song Yoga and Literacy! Kids of all ages and their adults can join us for stories, songs, and yoga.
All ages welcome. Families, please bring yoga mats or beach towels for each person.

Films & Food: "Firing Squad" (PG-13)

Friday, January 17, 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.

Event Details:

Inspired by the true story of three Christians who face execution by firing squad in a third world country. Their courage and faith in the days leading up to the execution inspire ...

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.

Inspired by the true story of three Christians who face execution by firing squad in a third world country. Their courage and faith in the days leading up to the execution inspire the entire prison camp and results in a stunning conclusion.

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.

volunteer day

Teen Volunteer Day

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Study Room at Georgetown Township Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (9th-12th Grade)
Event Details:

Join us for a dedicated day of volunteering for teens! Help with library projects, brainstorm new teen program ideas and more. For those in grades 7th and up. Registration Req...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Teen Study Room
Age Group: Teens (9th-12th Grade)
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for a dedicated day of volunteering for teens! Help with library projects, brainstorm new teen program ideas and more. 

For those in grades 7th and up. Registration Required. 

Oreo flavor vote

Kids Oreo Flavor Vote

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Georgetown Township Public Library
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Voting matters—and in this case, it tastes great, too! Try many flavors and then make your voice heard in our Oreo taste test! The Ottawa County Clerk's Office will be on hand to p...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Voting matters—and in this case, it tastes great, too! Try many flavors and then make your voice heard in our Oreo taste test!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Monday Book Group

Adult Book Group: "The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise"

Monday, January 20, 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 Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise" by Colleen Oakley.An unforgettable pairing of a college dropout and an e...

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 Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise" by Colleen Oakley.

Little Global Citizen

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Georgetown Township Public Library
Age Group:
School Age (PreK-4th Grade), Tweens (5th-8th Grade)
Little Global Citizen:

Kids ages 6-12, join us as we learn about a new country each month! Using a subscription box called Little Global Citizens, we will learn about a different country each month. We'l...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age (PreK-4th Grade), Tweens (5th-8th Grade)
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Kids ages 6-12, join us as we learn about a new country each month! Using a subscription box called Little Global Citizens, we will learn about a different country each month. We'll read a book and then have stations with some fun games, activities, and crafts based on the culture of the country. You can travel the world without ever leaving Michigan!

Registration required.