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Austin Avenue as photographed in the early years of the Main Street Program in the 1980s.

Austin Avenue as photographed in the early years of the Main Street Program in the 1980s.

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BiblioFiles: Learn about Georgetown during National Preservation Month

News Staff
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Come to downtown Georgetown during the month of May and you might spot bright orange stickers reading “This Place Matters.” These signs draw attention to the fact that May is National Preservation Month. This year’s theme is “people saving places.
The April 23 Holocaust remembrance event featured Jack Fingerhut, a Sun City resident with personal ties to the Holocaust.

The April 23 Holocaust remembrance event featured Jack Fingerhut, a Sun City resident with personal ties to the Holocaust.

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Georgetown group remembers the Holocaust

Kate St. Clair
Monday, May 1, 2023
Georgetown religious group Congregation Havurah Shalom and the Georgetown Public Library hosted a Holocaust remembrance event April 23. The event featured Jack Fingerhut, a Sun City resident with personal ties to the Holocaust. Mr.
The City of Georgetown Employee Art Show features creative works from many departments throughout the city, including this touch lamp from Information Technology’s Danny Thiele.

The City of Georgetown Employee Art Show features creative works from many departments throughout the city, including this touch lamp from Information Technology’s Danny Thiele.

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Bibliofiles: Highlighting the art of the city

Bibliofiles
Monday, April 10, 2023
Every other year, the Georgetown Public Library hosts a special art exhibit featuring works created by current City of Georgetown employees. The show is a chance for municipal employees to show off their creative side.

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Virtual options available even when the library’s closed

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The doors of the Georgetown Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For those looking to honor his legacy, several different organizations will be hosting activities throughout the week.
Sun City resident Judi Stanfield entertains guests during the Camille’s Memory Café Christmas party December 16 at Georgetown Public Library. (Photos by Brad Stutzman)

Sun City resident Judi Stanfield entertains guests during the Camille’s Memory Café Christmas party December 16 at Georgetown Public Library. (Photos by Brad Stutzman)

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A Gift of Time hosts holiday party at library

Brad Stutzman
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Songs, decorations and colorful costumes abounded when A Gift of Time Georgetown hosted its fourth live Camille’s Memory Café program at Georgetown Public Library.
Kalena Powell, library assistant, reads to children, including Allie Williams, during storytime in 2015. (Sun Archive)

Kalena Powell, library assistant, reads to children, including Allie Williams, during storytime in 2015. (Sun Archive)

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Georgetown Library shelves old strategic plan, checks out new one for 2023-2026

Brigid Cooley
Monday, December 19, 2022
The Georgetown Public Library is just a step away from adopting its strategic plan for 2023-2026. Library Services Director Sally Miculek gave a presentation on the process during a council workshop Tuesday, December 13.
Artist Rubio Garza’s work will be on display at the Georgetown Public Library December 11-16. (Photo by Joyce May)

Artist Rubio Garza’s work will be on display at the Georgetown Public Library December 11-16. (Photo by Joyce May)

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Budding artist debuts work in library pop-up exhibit ‘All For Life’

News Staff
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Bibliofiles by Joyce May  Illness took Rubio Garza’s livelihood, his home and his health. It brought financial hardship, daily physical pain and episodes of depression.
The Texas History Room at the library now offers access to a Bookeye large format overhead scanner, donated by the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library.

The Texas History Room at the library now offers access to a Bookeye large format overhead scanner, donated by the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library.

Build your family tree with Roots, Records, Research Genealogy Lock In workshop

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Sifting through the increasing number of available genealogy websites and materials can feel intimidating to the novice and experienced researcher alike.
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