Georgetown Public Library
Deborah Roth-Howe shares her family’s story of life in Roth, Germany, under Nazism in the 1930s. Her exhibit at the Georgetown Public Library can be viewed through May 21.
Georgetown Library exhibit shares truths of the Holocaust
Katherine Hamilton
When the Nazis came to the small village of Roth, Germany, in 1933, Deborah Roth-Howe’s father was a child. His Jewish family was only one of five in Roth, and its members were the only Holocaust survivors among the village’s small Jewish community.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Holocaust exhibit offers children glimpse at history
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Congregation Havurah Shalom, in partnership with the Georgetown Public Library will be hosting its Holocaust exhibit “A Reason to Remember” from April 13 to May 21. Deborah Roth-Howe will talk about the families featured in the exhibit on April 12, from 2-4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Library outreach assistant Colleen Ellis, left, and Library Director Sally Miculek, right, hold the ribbon for the Friends of the Georgetown Library Board Member Karen Harrison, center, as she cuts the ribbon opening the new book lockers at the Carver Center. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Georgetown library establishes book locker at Carver Center
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown Public Library held a ribbon cutting for its first book locker on February 24, giving readers a way to pick up and return library books at the Carver Center for Families.
Friday, February 27, 2026
City of Georgetown issues $38 million for fire station, services
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown City Council approved a notice of intent to issue Certificates of Obligation totaling $38,285,000 for 2026. Certificates of Obligation, according to the Texas Comptroller’s office, provide local governments with flexibility in financing projects without voter approval.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Guns, Texas history explored at library author talk
Abbey Archer
The Hill Country Author Series hosted Texas Monthly Editor at Large Bryan Burrough at the Georgetown Public Library to discuss his most recent book The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild. The non-fiction book covers the history of gun fighting in Texas between 1865 to 1901. Mr.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Reflect on Holocaust Remembrance Day with Congregation Havurah Shalom
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Deborah Roth-Howe
Congregation Havurah Shalom of Sun City is partnering with the Georgetown Public Library to host a free event for Holocaust Remembrance Day in April that will feature the story of multiple families in a small German town during WWII as told by Deborah Roth-Howe, a descendent of...
Friday, January 23, 2026
Georgetown library card fees to rise for nonresidents
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Starting January 1, Georgetown Public Library card annual fees for those who live outside Georgetown’s city limits will increase.Nonresident fees will now be $100, or $80 for seniors who live outside the city. These are increases of about $65 and $50, respectively, compared to previous fees.
Friday, December 26, 2025
Bibliofiles: Georgetown Public Library to close next week for annual inventory
Bibliofiles
By Ann EvansWe are fast approaching the new year, which means it is time for the Georgetown Public Library’s annual inventory.The library will be closed November 3-7.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
“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
Bibliofiles
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.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
BIBLIOFILES: Library WOWs residents with books on the go
News Staff
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).
Thursday, October 2, 2025