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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.
Parks and Recreation and library staff, members from Friends of the Georgetown Library, and families help cut the ribbon for the storywalk at San Gabriel Park.

Parks and Recreation and library staff, members from Friends of the Georgetown Library, and families help cut the ribbon for the storywalk at San Gabriel Park.

Randy Morrow Trail home to new Georgetown story walk

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
It was a busy-eyed day at San Gabriel Park this past Tuesday, when the Georgetown Public Library and Georgetown Parks and Recreation celebrated the opening of our first permanent storywalk. Bubbles and snacks preceded the dedication and ribbon cutting. You may be wondering, what is a storywalk?
Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo perform during a Williamson County Guitar Society meet and greet held at the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday, February 22.

Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo perform during a Williamson County Guitar Society meet and greet held at the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday, February 22.

Williamson County Guitar Society plays at the library

Andy Sharp
Monday, February 24, 2025
Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo performed during a Williamson County Guitar Society meet and greet held at the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday, February 22.  Their 30-minute performance was for those interested in playing or listening to guitar music.
The proposed expansion of the downtown library would include demolishing the existing west wing, constructing a new three story wing that extends into the existing parking lot and expanding the existing lobby to connect to the new third-story west wing. (Courtesy of Steinberg Hart)

The proposed expansion of the downtown library would include demolishing the existing west wing, constructing a new three story wing that extends into the existing parking lot and expanding the existing lobby to connect to the new third-story west wing. (Courtesy of Steinberg Hart)

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Expansions to library services include high future costs

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, January 30, 2025
As library demands increase, Georgetown City Council will look at book lockers, library micro-branches and expanding its downtown facility to serve the growing population. “[Georgetown has] a square footage issue, we don’t just have a quality of space issue,” said Doug Moss, a consultant from...
The Georgetown Public Library in downtown Georgetown.

The Georgetown Public Library in downtown Georgetown.

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Winter programs for all at the Georgetown Public Library

Bibliofiles
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Georgetown Public Library is wrapping up 2024 with programs for all ages. Younger library patrons are encouraged to stop by the Kid’s Desk in December to pick up a paper mitten. Families are invited to cut out, decorate and return their mittens to the library.
A proposed timeline outlines expansion options over time to address growing demands at the Georgetown Public Library (Illustrations courtesty Steinberg Hart)

A proposed timeline outlines expansion options over time to address growing demands at the Georgetown Public Library (Illustrations courtesty Steinberg Hart)

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Library faces space constraints

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 15, 2024
A year’s worth of research has revealed that the Georgetown Public Library needs more square footage to expand its services to meet future expected demands.
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Georgetown Public Library summer reading wrap up

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Students are making their way back to school this week. Reading consistently helps prevent the summer slide, which is when students lose some of their academic skills while they are not in school over the summer months.
The Georgetown Public Library is located at 402 West Eighth Street.

The Georgetown Public Library is located at 402 West Eighth Street.

Williamson County library guide: Find books and award-winning services at the Georgetown Public Library

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 26, 2024
Any given day at the Georgetown Public Library, visitors can roam the stacks in search of their newest read, catch up on today's latest publications, browse the artwork, attend a music program, browse the internet via public computer, delve into the past through the archives and take advantage of...
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