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July’s Live Music at the Library

July 1st, 2009 by Judy F

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 [...]

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Music! Live @ the Library — Upcoming Performances

June 30th, 2009 by Judy F

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 [...]

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Juneteenth Celebration on June 20 at Community Center

June 17th, 2009 by Keith Hutchinson

The Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association presents a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 20 at the Community Center in San Gabriel Park. The event begins with an opening ceremony and official City proclamation at 11 a.m. This is the 47th annual Juneteenth celebration in Georgetown sponsored by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association.
Proceeds of the [...]

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Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo & Parade

June 16th, 2009 by Marcy H.

Parade - Saturday June 20
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse kicks off Rodeo Week on Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. with their annual Rodeo Parade around the Historic Square in Georgetown
“We’re really excited about this year’s parade.  It will be eight times bigger than last years and will feature an entire calvary unit from Fort [...]

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Sculpture Show Reception June 21 at Library

June 16th, 2009 by Judy F

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 [...]

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Library Offers Summer Spanish Class for Kids

May 11th, 2009 by Judy F

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 [...]

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Music! Live @ the Library, Sunday, May 17, 3-5 p.m.

May 4th, 2009 by Judy F

Mandy Rothenberg used to come to the Georgetown Public Library to attend programs and check out books when she was just a girl. She’s all grown up now and is an accomplished professional musician. While we don’t have a Steinway to show off her talent, she’ll make beautiful music on our little upright on Sunday, [...]

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National Preservation Month Events in May

May 1st, 2009 by Keith Hutchinson

Georgetown residents will join people in cities across the country to celebrate National Preservation Month in May. This Place Matters! is the theme of the month-long celebration sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
First Friday on May 1
Downtown Georgetown Association’s First Friday event on May 1 kicks off the month-long celebration with the [...]

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This Place Matters Photo and Essay Contest

May 1st, 2009 by Keith Hutchinson

The Georgetown Main Street program and the Williamson County Sun team up to offer a photo and essay contest on why a local historic building, place, or hero matters.
To enter the contest, take a photo of yourself holding a sign that says This Place Matters standing in front of the historic spot in Georgetown that [...]

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Diane Fanning, Hill Country Author, at Library May 7

April 19th, 2009 by Judy F

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 [...]

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