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Georgetown library card fees to rise for nonresidents

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, December 26, 2025
Starting January 1, Georgetown Public Library card annual fees for those who live outside Georgetown’s city limits will increase.Nonresident fees will now be $100, or $80 for seniors who live outside the city. These are increases of about $65 and $50, respectively, compared to previous fees.
“A Complicated Conversation” by Shari Wilson won Second place in the 3-D Representational category at the 2025 Art Hop.

“A Complicated Conversation” by Shari Wilson won Second place in the 3-D Representational category at the 2025 Art Hop.

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Bibliofiles: Art Hop winners announced

Bibliofiles
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Every October, the country celebrates National Arts and Humanities Month. The month celebrates the creativity of artists, educators, veterans and community leaders who bring art into our communities.
Liz Pedrosa checks out materials on the Library’s WOW! bookmobile.

Liz Pedrosa checks out materials on the Library’s WOW! bookmobile.

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BIBLIOFILES: Library WOWs residents with books on the go

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Have you ever seen a large, brightly colored vehicle leaving the Georgetown Public Library parking lot? It is likely one of two library outreach vehicles!Currently, the library operates the Words on Wheels Bookmobile (which we call the WOW!) and the Home Delivery van (or WOW:HD).
Pete Escalante spends time with a kitten he adopted named Chaos during the kitten adoption event coordinated by the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and the Georgetown Public Library on Wednesday, August 6. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Pete Escalante spends time with a kitten he adopted named Chaos during the kitten adoption event coordinated by the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and the Georgetown Public Library on Wednesday, August 6. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Kittens put best paw forward at the library

Kaitlyn Wilkes and Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Even when you know it’s coming, a room full of kittens is an easy way to bring joy to the heart. From their tiny paws to their curious personalities, many families from around Georgetown were eager to add a fuzzy friend to their crew.
Lupita Diaz spends time with a kitten her family adopted during a Georgetown Animal Shelter kittens adoption event at the Georgetown Public Library July 30, 2024. (Sun Archive)

Lupita Diaz spends time with a kitten her family adopted during a Georgetown Animal Shelter kittens adoption event at the Georgetown Public Library July 30, 2024. (Sun Archive)

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Have a meow-velous time at the library

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
August 6 is in line to be one of the cutest days of the year, as kittens will return to the Georgetown Public Library. Dozens of adoptable kittens will be available for $35 at the library in support of the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The adult section on the second floor of the library, pictured here, would be reconfigured as part of the proposed long-range library master plan. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The adult section on the second floor of the library, pictured here, would be reconfigured as part of the proposed long-range library master plan. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown City Council comes to decision on library future plans

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, April 24, 2025
With demand for services and space on the rise, Georgetown City Council indicated it will prioritize renovating and expanding the Georgetown Public Library downtown before exploring options for potential micro-branches around the city.
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