Georgetown Public Library

This summer, the theme is adventure! “Adventure begins at your library” is the theme this year. The Library will have events for kids, tweens, teens, and adults this summer.

Children’s Summer Reading

Visit the library for fun and adventure this summer. See amazing performers. Keep track of your reading to win prizes. Vote for your favorite cryptid.

Stop by the Children’s Desk to pick up reading logs or to redeem reading logs for tickets to grand prize drawings.

Children’s Summer Reading Events

👨‍🔬 June 4 | 10 a.m. – Mad Science
🐄 June 18 | 10 a.m. – Mobile Dairy Classroom
🕺 June 22 | 2 p.m. – Terrence Taps: tap dancing
🌍 July 9 | 10 a.m. – Elizabeth Kahura: storytelling
🎶 July 20 | 2 p.m. – Staci Gray: music and dancing
🦎 July 23 | 10 a.m. – Austin Reptile Shows

Summer Storytimes

Storytimes change during the summer. These storytimes will be from June 4-July 31.

🏞️ Storytime Playdate: Join us in San Gabriel Park at 9:30 a.m. Storytime + play! Storytime Playdate is on these dates: June 5 | June 12 | July 10 | July 17
👶 Baby and Me: Mondays & Wednesdays 10 a.m.
👪 Family: Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30, 10:15, 11 a.m.
📚 Sensory storytime: For kiddos with sensory issues. 10:30 a.m. on these dates: June 7 | June 21 | July 5 | July 19

Tween Summer Reading Events

Tween events are specifically for tweens ages 9-12. These events are ticketed and tickets are available at the Children’s Desk one hour before each event begins. Some events have limited spots available.

🎶 June 14 | 1 p.m.: K-Pop Party
📻  June 28 | 1 p.m.: KGCO Radio Mystery Show Adventure. Join this interactive old-time radio program with songs, sounds, and storytelling!
💅 July 12 | 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Nail Art with Miss Linda: Paint swatch sticks and try out cool nail art techniques!
🤹‍♂️ July 26 | 1 p.m.: Matt Tardy Juggling Workshops

Teen Summer Reading

Teens ages 12-18 will choose your cryptid team this summer-Bigfoot, Nessie, or Mothman! Scoop a reading log and earn tickets for your chosen team by reading every day. The team with the most tickets at the end of the program wins! Redeem your reading log and pick up tickets at the Children’s Desk.

The winning team gets to decorate the Teen Space in the theme of their winning cryptid mascot. One grand prize winner will be chosen from the winning team and will receive a $100 Lark and Owl gift certificate and gift bag. Three runners-up, one from each team, will win $50 Lark and Owl gift certificates and gift bags.

Teen Summer Reading is open to teens ages 12-18, June 3 through July 26. The final day to turn in tickets is July 26.

Teen events are ticketed. Pick up tickets one hour before each event at the Children’s Desk. Some events will have limited spots available.

🎶 June 14 | 3 p.m.: K-Pop Party
📻  June 28 | 3 p.m.: KGCO Radio Mystery Show Adventure. Join this interactive old-time radio program with songs, sounds, and storytelling!
💅 July 12 | 3 p.m.: Nail Art with Miss Linda: Paint swatch sticks and try out cool nail art techniques!
🤹‍♂️ July 26 | 3 p.m.: Matt Tardy Juggling Workshops

Adult Summer Reading

Adults will have a jam packed summer filled with the tools needed to have their own adventures, starting with these two events:

⛰️ June 7 | 7 p.m.: Join us at the Library to hear Underground Texas Grotto talk about caves and cave formations in Texas.

🦇 July 12 | 7 p.m.: Native Plant Society of Texas will give a talk about bats as pollinators. They will be hosting a bat walk  on July 13 at the McNeil bridge in Round Rock.

Starting June 1, Adults ages 18+ can also go to this URL to save their own BOOKS card. Once you complete a line on your BOOKS card, you can visit the main circulation desk at the Library to claim a prize and get a ticket for a prize drawing.

The Library will also have a travel map to put pins into to show where you’ve traveled and where you would like to go.

Prize options include three gift packs:

Adventure at Home
Exit game, Scratch off map; Games on the Go; GardenCube hydroponic cube

Camping Adventure
Waterproof bags; Lifestraw, LED lanterns, s’mores roasting sticks

Adventure Challenge
Adventure Challenge book with mini polaroid camera

Sip and savor Asian tea with Surapsari! Visit the Library on May 3 at 7 p.m. to learn all about tea. You can taste different blends.

This event is for adults ages 18+. Please register for this event here. 

Doors for this event will open at 6:30PM. Library doors will be locked shortly after 7PM. For any questions, comments, or concerns, contact the Library at 512-930-3551.

Six session course on the basics of ukulele playing with two optional sessions at the end. We’ll cover chords, strumming, tabs, theory, pop songs, blues and more! Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library. Limited spots and ukuleles available.

This class is free and open to registrants ages 18+. Register here. Registration is required.

Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m.

April 9-May 28

In partnership with Congregation Havurah Shalom of Sun City, the Library is hosting “Rescued Evidence: Exploring Antisemitism through Artifacts and Memorabilia” by Gregg Philipson at the Library on May 5 at 2 p.m.

Experience the compelling stories of bravery and sacrifice from WWII through Holocaust-era materials, Jewish-related military items, and WWII propaganda.

This event is free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages. If you have any questions, please contact the Library at 512-930-3551.

Do you have a favorite cryptid? Mothman, a jackalope, or even Bigfoot?

Come explore the hidden world of cryptids at Crytpid Camp! We’ll play games, watch shows, and make art. All of it cryptid themed! April 13 at the Library.

Tweens ages 9-12: 1 p.m.

Teens ages 12-18: 3 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions, reach out to the Library at 512-930-3551.

The Eclipse is coming! What makes this one so special? This eclipse is the only one in the 21st century where totality will be visible in large parts of North America, from Mexico to Canada.

Eclipse Glasses

The Library will be giving away eclipse glasses for viewing the eclipse.

• Glasses will be available starting on April 1.
• Limited to one pair of glasses per household.
• Supplies are limited.
• Once the Library is out, we are out!

The American Astronomical Society has a list of North American manufacturers or importers of solar filter glasses and films here. Glasses are available through other major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Amazon and HEB. For your safety, it is recommended to verify that your solar filter glasses are from a safe and trusted source.

Other ways to view the eclipse safely:

• Use a colander! Look at the shadow cast on the ground. It will create shadows that reflect the eclipse.
• Use a sheet of paper with a pinhole through it. Look at the shadow on the ground.
• Create a pinhole projector using a cereal box or shoe box.

From NASA:

• NASA’s guide to the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
• Safety guidelines for viewing the eclipse safely from NASA.

GPL World Cinema screens films with diverse casts and settings from around the world.  On April 10 at 6:30 p.m. the Library is screening The Zone of Interest.

The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife, Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.

2023. PG-13. 1 hr 36 mins.

GPL World Cinema screenings are for adults ages 18+, and are free and open to the public. Screenings are always played with captions or subtitles. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Library at 512.930.3551.

🌸 Spring into Fun at the Georgetown Public Library’s Spectacular Spring Break!

Get ready for a week full of excitement for all ages from March 11 -15 at the Library.

🎬 Paw Patrol: the Mighty Movie! March 11 at 2:00 p.m. 🍿 Join us for a pawsitively delightful adventure for the whole family!

🎨 Spring Arts & Crafts! March 12 come and go between 10 a.m.-noon 🖌️ Unleash your creativity with our Spring Arts & Crafts session. Crafts so cool, they’ll make your heart bloom!

🐄 Mobile Dairy with Cow! March 13 at 10 a.m. 🐮 Join us for an udderly amazing experience with the Mobile Dairy Classroom! Learn, laugh, and see how milk is produced – an educational experience like no udder! 🥛 This event is outdoor on 9th Street.

🎲 Game Day! March 14  come and go between  2-4 p.m. It’s game on! Join us for an afternoon of games, giggles, and friendly competition. Fun for all ages!

🚀 ESTEAM Lego Extravaganza!  March 15! Build, create, and let your imagination soar! Unleash your inner architect with advanced Lego designs!

👧 Kids come and go between 10 a.m. and noon
👦 Tweens (ages 9-12) at 1 p.m.
👩‍🎤 Teens (ages 12-18) at 3 p.m.

Spring has sprung at the Library, and we can’t wait to see you there!