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Mexican Free-tailed bats gather around the McNeil Street bridge along I-35 in Round Rock on Saturday, July 13. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Mexican Free-tailed bats gather around the McNeil Street bridge along I-35 in Round Rock on Saturday, July 13. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Bats play large role in protecting native plants in Williamson County

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Texas is home to between 32-36 species of bats, giving the Lone Star State the most species out of any other state in the U.S.The Texas Department of Transportation has specifically built 40 Texas bridges for both cars and bats — including the Interstate 35 McNeil Bridge in Round Rock — because of...
Keri Davis, Vicki Goodrich, Robert Goodrich and Duane Davis watch the annular eclipse during a October 14, 2023, gathering at Berry Springs Parks & Preserve. (Sun Archive)

Keri Davis, Vicki Goodrich, Robert Goodrich and Duane Davis watch the annular eclipse during a October 14, 2023, gathering at Berry Springs Parks & Preserve. (Sun Archive)

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Learn about the solar eclipse with Lifelong Learners GTX and the library

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
In a collaboration between the Georgetown Public Library and Lifelong Learners GTX, formerly Senior University, Dr. Clark Wernecke will give a presentation about the solar eclipse, an astronomical event that Central Texas will soon experience.
The photo shown to city council demonstrates what the new book locker would look like if the program moves forward. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The photo shown to city council demonstrates what the new book locker would look like if the program moves forward. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown pursues book locker program, grant application

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, January 12, 2024
A new book locker funded by the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library could be coming to the Carver Center for Families. The locker would allow someone to check an item out online through the Georgetown Public Library.

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Library receives long term planning funds

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 4, 2023
As a part of its November 18 City Council meeting, the City of Georgetown approved a water utility rate consultant contract, annexed multiple acres of land and approved an ordinance for finances related to ERCOT.

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BiblioFiles: Books and art to check out in October

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Have you ever searched the Georgetown Public Library’s online catalog to see if we had a particular book or author? It is a wonderful tool when you are looking for specific books or subjects.
4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

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Photos: Kittens at the Georgetown Library

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 12, 2023
The Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event was held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10.  All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.  
Sherilyn Vineyard’s photography is on display in the Café Gallery through August 31.

Sherilyn Vineyard’s photography is on display in the Café Gallery through August 31.

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BiblioFiles: August Art at the Georgetown Public Library

Bibliofiles
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Sherilyn Vineyard’s “Hidden in Plain Sight: Macro and Landscape Photography of Central Texas” opened on July 25 in the Café Gallery at the Georgetown Public Library.
“Final Fetch” by J.P. (Pat) Childress won first place.

“Final Fetch” by J.P. (Pat) Childress won first place.

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Georgetown Public Library announced summer sculpture show winners

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Winners of the Texas Society of Sculptors summer show were honored and announced  Sunday, July 16, at the Georgetown Public Library. The exhibit officially opened last month on June 18. The first place award went to “Final Fetch” by J.P. (Pat) Childress.
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