Week Calendar

Name: Community Tree Lighting
Start: 2024-12-03T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-03T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Georgetown Township Public Library

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Community Tree Lighting

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Georgetown Township Public Library

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Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programs, Storytime

Event Details:

Come celebrate the holiday season with the annual Community Tree Lighting at the Georgetown Library.

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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.

Hand Made Holiday Wreaths Session 2

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room AB at Georgetown Township Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Handmade Holiday Wreaths with Bauer Marketplaces. Cost is $35, all materials are provided. Sign up at the library, fee is due at signup. We are not able to issue refunds. Ages 13 and up welcome to attend with an adult.

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Refund Policy

There is no fee to cancel your registration to attend an event; however we do not provide refunds.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Program Room at Georgetown Township Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: School Age (PreK-4th Grade)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie

Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Join us to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas, have a snack, and make a Christmas ornament.

Ages 6 and up.

Teen Holiday No-Sew Fabric Collage Class

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Children's Program Room at Georgetown Township Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Teens (9th-12th Grade)

Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Join us for a holiday-themed fabric collage class for teens ages 13 and up, led by Vickie Morgan.

Author Event with Ann Swindell

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library

Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Visit

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Join us as we hear from author Ann Swindell who is visiting to promote her newly released book, Christmas in the Castle Library. Ann has also written The Path to Peace, and Still Waiting.

Mocktails for Every Occasion: A Hands-On Class

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library

Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)

Age Group: Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Event Details:

Art From My Table presents an interactive class on the art of crafting delicious, alcohol-free mocktails!

Holiday Extravaganza

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library

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Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library

Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for horse drawn carriage rides, crafts, treats, stories with Ms. Liz, and a visit from Santa!

Carriage Rides: 10am-12pm

Holiday Stories: 11:30am

Santa Visit: 12pm-1pm

Family Movie Showing: The Wild Robot

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lower Level Program Room (Basement) at Georgetown Township Public Library

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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.

Teen Candy Cane Taste Test

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Program Room at Georgetown Township Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Teens (9th-12th Grade)

Required

Seats Remaining: 24

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.

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Indoor Storywalk at the Library: Dreamers (Big Read Lakeshore) All Day 10/21 - 11/2 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: All Ages Event Details: We're bringing a Storywalk indoors, featuring this year's Little Read book selection, Dreamers by Yuyi Morales. Pages of this beautiful picture book will be posted throughout the library to read anytime that the library is open.
10 am		This event is in the "Children (ages 0-4)" group. Wee Ones Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Children (ages 0-4) This event is in the "Children (ages 0-4)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (ages 0-4) Join Ms. Liz for books, songs, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 18 months to 3 years, but all ages are welcome.	This event is in the "Children (ages 0-4)" group. Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Children (ages 0-4) Storytime This event is in the "Children (ages 0-4)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Pins & Needles Craft Group 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Children (ages 0-4)" group. Music & Movement 10:30am - 11:00am Children (ages 0-4) This event is in the "Children (ages 0-4)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th Grade)" group. Teen Volunteer Day 10:00am - 1:00pm Teens (9th-12th Grade) Closed Required This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th Grade)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Teens (9th-12th Grade) Required Seats Remaining: 4 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.
11 am	This event is in the "Youth" group. Drop in Kids' Craft, Little Read Lakeshore Edition: DIY Journals 11:00am - 1:00pm Youth Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a drop in craft morning inspired by this year’s Little Read book selection, Dreamers by Yuyi Morales.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Local History Room Staffed 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults General Programs This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Big Read Lakeshore Book Discussion: "The Great Gatsby" 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald which is one of the Big Read Lakeshore 2024 books.	This event is in the "Adults" group. 4th Tuesday Adult Book Group: American Born Chinese 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 graphic novel American Born Chinese which is one of the NEA Big Read Lakeshore 2024 book picks.				This event is in the "Adults" group. Puzzle Competition Round 2 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults General Programs Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Create your own team of up to four people and join us for a friendly puzzle competition. 8 teams with up to 4 people per team will compete to assemble two 500 piece puzzles, first. The winners will take home a small prize.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Handmade Journals 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: In this program, you will taught to hand-make a personalized 6" x 6" journal. There will be about 24 pages that you hand-select. Registration is required, ages 14 and up may attend with an adult.	This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Writers Group 6:30pm - 8:30pm Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults General Programs This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "School Age (PreK-4th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (5th-8th Grade)" group. Mad Scientist Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm School Age (PreK-4th Grade), Tweens (5th-8th Grade) Closed Required This event is in the "School Age (PreK-4th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (5th-8th Grade)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Big Read Lakeshore: 1920s Fashions with Wendy Batchelder 6:30pm - 7:30pm All Ages Speakers This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Speakers Event Details: As a part of this years Big Read Lakeshore reading program we will be learning about how fashion and culture shifted from the late Victorian era into the 1920s. Presented by Wendy Bachelder. Children may attend with an adult.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Fall Fest 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages Games & Activities This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games & Activities 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. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 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.
7 pm	This event is in the "School Age (PreK-4th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (5th-8th Grade)" group. Little Global Citizen 7:00pm - 8:00pm School Age (PreK-4th Grade), Tweens (5th-8th Grade) Closed Required This event is in the "School Age (PreK-4th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (5th-8th Grade)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: 1 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.		This event is in the "Tweens (5th-8th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cribbage Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Tweens (5th-8th Grade), Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults This event is in the "Tweens (5th-8th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Tweens (5th-8th Grade), Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults Event Details: Join a community game of cribbage. 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.

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