Week Calendar

Name: Monthly Mending Circle
Start: 2024-12-18T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-18T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Georgetown Township Public Library

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Monthly Mending Circle

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Children's Program Room at Georgetown Township Public Library

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Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Do you have garments that need repairing? We can help you! Do you know how to mend and are interested in a community time with our talented mending circle? Join us and help us help others!

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!

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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: 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.

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Food Allergies

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

Dog Man Art Contest

All Day 1/2 - 1/29

Lobby at Georgetown Township Public Library

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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.

Dog Man Party!

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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: Youth

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

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.

Chat and Craft: 8 pointed suncatcher star

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room AB at Georgetown Township Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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.

Adult Yoga Class

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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: Teens (9th-12th Grade), Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

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.

Celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day

Saturday, January 11, 2025 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: Children (ages 0-4), School Age (PreK-4th Grade)

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Did you know there is a National Winnie the Pooh Day? Join us at the library to celebrate, where we will watch a Winnie the Pooh movie, make a craft, and have a snack.

Registration required.

Teen Volunteer Day

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Teen Study Room at Georgetown Township Public Library

Open

Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library

Room: Teen Study Room

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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.

Kids Oreo Flavor Vote

Monday, January 20, 2025 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: Youth

Required

Seats Remaining: 40

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!

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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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Time	Sun (1/19)	Mon (1/20)	Tue (1/21)	Wed (1/22)	Thu (1/23)	Fri (1/24)
All Day	This event is in the "Youth" group. Dog Man Art Contest All Day 1/2 - 1/29 Youth Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Youth" group. 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.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. All Ages Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/2 - 2/28 All Ages Reading Program This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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.
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Groove Dance Fitness 9:15am - 10:15am Adults Health & Wellness Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Groove is a fitness class that will show you that dance is for everyone. Join Lindsay as she builds community through dance, fitness, and movement. This class will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 9:15 AM. Registration requested.
10 am		This event is in the "Youth" group. Kids Oreo Flavor Vote 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Open Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Youth Required Seats Remaining: 40 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.	This event is in the "Children (ages 0-4)" group. Wee Ones Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Children (ages 0-4) Storytime This event is in the "Children (ages 0-4)" group. 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.	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. 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 "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. 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.
11 am				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. 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 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Jonathan Eig: Calvin January Series Live Stream 12:30pm - 1:30pm Adults General Programs This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Todd Komarnicki: Calvin January Series Live Stream 12:30pm - 1:30pm Adults General Programs This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. Todd Komarnicki will share stories and themes from his films including his most recent movie, “Bonhoeffer,” the inspiring true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor turned assassin.	This event is in the "Adults" group. John Inazu: Calvin January Series Live Stream 12:30pm - 1:30pm Adults General Programs This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Heather Templeton Dill: Calvin January Series Live Stream 12:30pm - 1:30pm Adults General Programs This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Kristjan Prikk: Calvin January Series Live Stream 12:30pm - 1:30pm Adults General Programs This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Book Group: "The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise" 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Children (ages 0-4)" group. This event is in the "School Age (PreK-4th Grade)" group. Little Illustrators Kids Art Workshop 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children (ages 0-4), School Age (PreK-4th Grade) Arts & Crafts Open Required This event is in the "Children (ages 0-4)" group. This event is in the "School Age (PreK-4th Grade)" group. Open 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: 15 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!
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6 pm				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. 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) Required This event is in the "School Age (PreK-4th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (5th-8th Grade)" group. 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: 24 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.
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) Required This event is in the "School Age (PreK-4th Grade)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (5th-8th Grade)" group. 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: 24 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 "Adults" group. Being Water Wise in Ottawa County 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults General Programs Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library Room: Lower Level Program Room (Basement) Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Required Seats Remaining: 38 Event Details: With nearly 24 miles of Lake Michigan coastline and numerous waterways crisscrossing the region, one might assume Ottawa County could never face a water shortage. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cribbage Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Games & Activities This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Georgetown Township Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities 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.

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