Bibliofiles

Georgetown library to host adaptive gaming petting zoo

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. On Wednesday, May 20, at 6 p.m.

Bibliofiles: Love, Your Library

Looking for a unique outing before your Valentine’s Day dinner? Want to impress your significant other with your bookish knowledge? Take your date to the Georgetown Public Library!
“Wormhole” by Ken Johnston is currently on display as part of the Round Rock Image Creators “Geometries: Exploring Shapes” exhibit at the library.

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

BiblioFiles: New year, new events at Georgetown Public Library

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. Mr.
Emily Latham’s “The Georgetown Collection” will be open in January 2026 in the Library’s Café Gallery.

Emily Latham’s “The Georgetown Collection” will be open in January 2026 in the Library’s Café Gallery.

BiblioFiles: Another art-filled year at the Georgetown Public Library on the way

Every spring, the Georgetown Public Library hosts an open call during which artists and organizations are encouraged to submit their proposals for next year’s exhibits. There are three exhibit spaces in the Library, the Café Gallery downstairs and the Hall and Bridge Galleries upstairs.
“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.

Bibliofiles: Art Hop winners announced

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.

BIBLIOFILES: Library WOWs residents with books on the go

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).

Georgetown Public Library summer reading program wraps up

BiblioFiles by Ann EvansSchool is back in session, which means the Georgetown Public Library has been noticeably quieter this week. Summer is typically the busiest season at the library, and this year was no exception. Every year, participation in our annual summer reading program continues to grow.
The Georgetown Public Library is located at 402 West Eighth Street, Georgetown.

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

BiblioFiles: Summer reading and events at the Georgetown Public Library

Are you ready for summer? The Georgetown Public Library is! Summer reading kicks off on June 1 for all ages, whether you are 2 or 102. The theme this year is Color Our World, so let your creativity flow at one of our events or check out something to inspire you.
Sun Archive.

Sun Archive.

Georgetown Public Library summer reading wrap up

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.