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12 Days of Christmas Movies: "Holiday Affair"

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Movie
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
Closing
Branches:
Georgetown Township Public Library

Family Movie Showing: The Wild Robot

11:00am - 1:00pm
Youth
Movie
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a family movie showing of The Wild Robot (PG). 

Some snacks will be provided but feel free to bring some of your own as well! 

Disclaimer(s)

Content Statement

While we try to ensure that movies and videoclips shown are age-appropriate, the ultimate responsibility for what a child may view is up to the parent or guardian. If you are concerned about content, we encourage you to visit sites such as commonsensemedia.org to research the content prior to the program. 

Mad Scientist Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age (PreK-4th Grade), Tweens (5th-8th Grade)
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age (PreK-4th Grade), Tweens (5th-8th Grade)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Fun with science! Come experiment with different scientific principles in a fun and exciting way. Each month is a different STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) based activity. Ages 6 - 13 welcome! Registration required. 

Music & Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Children (ages 0-4)
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-4)
Event Details:

A new kind of story time! This program, geared for kids age 12 months to 5 years, offers early literacy benefits while focusing on music and movement.

Teen Candy Cane Taste Test

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (9th-12th Grade)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens (9th-12th Grade)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a taste test for teens, where we will try out some unique candy cane flavors and rank them using a bracket system! 

Grades 7th and up. Registration Required. 

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.

Holiday Closure

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

Dog Man Art Contest

All Day 1/2 - 1/29
Youth
Arts & Crafts
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
All Ages
Reading Program
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. 

Pins & Needles Craft Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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.

Preschool Bingo

10:30am - 11:00am
Children (ages 0-4)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-4)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17

Join us for Preschool Bingo! We will use BINGO boards that are easy for little ones to understand (more pictures than letters and numbers) and have fun prizes!

We have a limited number of Bingo cards, so please be sure you're registering the correct number of children you'll be bringing. You can register as a group, or each child separately.

Dog Man Party!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a party celebrating everyone's favorite canine cop, Dog Man!

There will be snacks, games, crafts and more! 

Registration required. 

Purposeful Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (ages 0-4)
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-4)
Program Type: Games & Activities

Play is an important part of early literacy development. In this program, parents and caregivers will engage in purposeful play with their children! Activities are separated by development area (imaginative play, fine motor skills, music, letters and numbers, etc).

This is a drop-in program, come anytime during the hour. Ages 0-5 welcome!

Chat and Craft: 8 pointed suncatcher star

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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. 

LEGO Club

7:00pm - 7:45pm
School Age (PreK-4th Grade), Tweens (5th-8th Grade)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age (PreK-4th Grade), Tweens (5th-8th Grade)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Kids ages 6 - 13 years old are invited to bring a one gallon re-closable storage bag of their own building bricks to the Library. Each child will have 45 minutes to create something around the theme that will be announced that afternoon, or they can free-build! We do not have LEGOs for everyone, children must bring their own. Registration required.

Wee Ones Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children (ages 0-4)
Storytime
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.

Little Illustrators Kids Art Workshop

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children (ages 0-4), School Age (PreK-4th Grade)
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Children (ages 0-4)
Storytime
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 Staffed

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
General Programs
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.

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

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Book Club
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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults
General Programs
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.

Adult Yoga Class

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)
Age Group: Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28

Join our community for a one-hour, gentle flow class with yoga teacher Jami Kok.  This class is thoughtfully designed for all skill levels. Please bring your own mat or towel and meet us in the lower-level basement program room. 

Kid's Art Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age (PreK-4th Grade), Tweens (5th-8th Grade)
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age (PreK-4th Grade), Tweens (5th-8th Grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Join us for a kid's art class! Each month will focus on a different art or craft project.
Registration required. Ages 6-12 welcome!

Sensory Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (ages 0-4)
Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-4)

Touch, hear, see, and play! This drop in play time focuses on letting kids play and learn using their senses, using things like textured blocks, water, sound tubes, ball pit, and foam paint. Come and go as you please during the hour.

Ages 0-5. Play clothes that can get messy are encouraged.

PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED. Some of our sensory bins include small pieces, which are great for sensory play, but mean you'll want to keep a close eye on your little ones!