The Hill Country Winds will perform in the Live Music at the Library series on Sunday, July 19, from 3:00 to 5:00. This ensemble, whose eight members play oboes, clarinets, horns, and bassoons, will present classical selections from Mozart, Salieri, Farkas, Gabrieli, and Krommer. These civic-minded musicians have our special thanks because they are donating [...]

The Georgetown Public Library’s  live music series is scheduled now into the fall. These events are casual, come-and-go affairs, so you may listen as briefly or as long as you like. Mark your calendar for these Sunday afternoons:
June 28, 2:30 - 4:30 - Just Friends Group of Sun City. Just Friends have made a [...]

The Texas Society of Sculptors (TSOS) again chose the Georgetown Public Library for their summer show. Last year’s show was exciting and beautiful and it made us feel as though the library had really arrived as a venue for art exhibitions. This year will be even better because the sculptures will remain on display from [...]

If you’re just beginning to use a computer, consider taking the  Georgetown Public Library’s Computer Basics and Internet Basics classes this summer. The classes are free, there is no registration or signup necessary, just show up at the appointed times. Classes will be limited, though, to the first ten people who arrive. Each  of the [...]

The City of Georgetown has expanded its efforts to communicate with citizens, businesses and the world in general by expanding its web site to include several social networking sites.  A social network service focuses on building online communities of people who share interests and/or activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities [...]

The Georgetown Public Library is proud to announce the winners of our Friends-sponsored library photo contest. We had numerous entries in the adult categories that are all on display in the lobby. The deadline for the kids category has been extended through the summer to give kids more time to take pictures at the library [...]

The Georgetown Public Library is now accepting registrations for a children’s Spanish course that will be offered this summer. The course will introduce kids to basic Spanish vocabulary and phrases, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. The textbook offers a variety of fun activities to facilitate comprehension and retention.
The class begins  June 8th and ends [...]

Diane Fanning
is the next speaker to appear in the Friends of the Library’s author series. She will be in the Community Room of the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, May 7, at 2:00 p.m.
Ms. Fanning is the author of eight true crime books, the most recent of which is The Pastor’s Wife, about the shocking death [...]

Do you have the cutest dog, the smartest cat, or a bad-talking parrot? Do you want to share pictures of you with your wonderful pet?
As a part of Georgetown Reads you can post pictures of you with your pet (or just your pet) on the blue “Me and My Pet” photoboard in the lobby. The [...]

Looking for some new photos to use to publicize the Georgetown Public Library and its services, the Friends of the Library are sponsoring a photo contest. Prizes are offered in three categories: $100 for the best photo of the interior or exterior of the Georgetown Public Library; $100 for the best photo of a person [...]