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The Georgetown Public Library can help you prepare now for Central Texas emergencies

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Friday, September 18, 2026

September is National Preparedness Month, a FEMA initiative encouraging people to take small steps toward being prepared for emergencies. While it is unpleasant to think about what you would do in a disaster, proactive planning can make a big difference if you encounter one.

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Bibliofiles: Enjoying a sensory-friendly library experience

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Public libraries are often filled with the sounds of activity, especially in the children’s room, where storytime songs and children’s laughter can fill the air. As delightful as those sounds may be, they can also be overwhelming to visitors with sensory sensitivities.

Kyle Cubes creates canvas works such as this Hulk from his original cube designs.

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Bibliofiles: Two exhibits explore the benefits of different perspectives

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Thursday, August 20, 2026

Two new and exciting exhibits open this week at the Georgetown Public Library using very different mediums. However, both exhibits explore the themes of the benefits of different perspectives.

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The Georgetown Public Library will be closed this week. Here's what to know

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Friday, August 7, 2026

Beginning Sunday, August 9, the Georgetown Public Library will be closed to add radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to items in the library’s inventory.

Nick Salome’s “A Hawk of a Different Color” won first place.

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Bibliofiles: Library announced Sculptors Show winners

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

There are 72 sculptures throughout the Georgetown Public Library which are part of the 18th-annual Texas Society of Sculptors Summer Show.Earlier this summer, visitors to the Library had the chance to vote for their favorite piece, and we thank everyone who participated.

This wax resist painting from Patricia Nichols is one of many techniques represented in her and Jim Roseberry’s exhibit.

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New Georgetown Public Library library art exhibits to explore

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

Two new exhibits opened this past week at the Georgetown Public Library.

Tamora by Melissa Symmonds.

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BiblioFiles: Summer sculpture show returns to the library

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Sunday, June 14, 2026

Every summer, the Georgetown Public Library is filled with activity that brings the building to life; from families playing in the kids room, teens participating in a summer reading program to…inanimate objects?

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Georgetown library to host adaptive gaming petting zoo

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Every year, the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library provide staff with the opportunity to submit proposals for the Eric Lashley Trailblazer Award. The award provides $1,000 for staff to implement a unique program or idea.

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Bibliofiles: Love, Your Library

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Looking for a unique outing before your Valentine’s Day dinner? Want to impress your significant other with your bookish knowledge?

“Wormhole” by Ken Johnston is currently on display as part of the Round Rock Image Creators “Geometries: Exploring Shapes” exhibit at the library.

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BiblioFiles: New year, new events at Georgetown Public Library

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

It’s a new year, which means there is new art at the Georgetown Public Library. Emily Latham’s “The Georgetown Collection” will be on display in the first-floor café gallery. Latham’s linocut prints celebrate the small businesses, restaurants, and historic buildings that make Georgetown home.

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