Family Storytime: Raccoons!
This week we are reading about raccoons! Here are some wonderful books we might read in storytime and our recommendations for you to read at home:
Kitty by Rebecca Jordan-Glum
Surprise! by Caroline Hadilaksono
A Perfect Home for a Family by David L. Harrison, illustrated by Roberta Angaramo
Are You a Cheeseburger? by Monica Arnaldo
The Bear Who Shared by Catherine Rayner
Here are some songs and/or rhymes we might do in storytime:
Get Ready Song: If You’re Ready for a Story, Clap Your Hands (tune: If You’re Happy and You Know It)
If you’re ready for a story, clap your hands
If you’re ready for a story, clap your hands
If you’re ready for a story, if you’re ready for a story,
If you’re ready for a story, clap your hands
Hello song: Clap Everybody and Say Hello
Clap everybody and say “hello”
Clap everybody and say “hello”
Clap everybody and say “hello”
No matter what the weather!
Verses: for April we are learning how to say hello in French which is “bonjour”! Then we repeat again with the signs for clap, hello, and weather.
Song: Raccoon Sitting in a Tree (tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
Raccoon, raccoon, climbing a tree,
Wearing a mask, you can’t fool me.
Hiding there so I can’t see,
What you’re doing in that tree.
Raccoon, raccoon, climbing a tree,
Wearing a mask, you can’t fool me
Song: Apples and Bananas by Raffi
I like to eat, eat, eat,
Apples and bananas.
I like to eat, eat, eat,
Apples and bananas.
Verses: substitute with long vowel sounds for the following underlined syllables: ap-ples and ba-na–nas
Song: Picked a _______ (tune: Oh My Darling, Clementine)
Picked a _______, picked a __________,
That was laying in the trash.
Then I washed it, and I ate it,
And I picked another one.
Note: Raccoons wet (“wash”) their food first so that they can feel what they have in their hands to know what they’re eating. Raccoons can feel things better with their hands underwater!
Shake My Sillies Out by Raffi
I’m gonna shake, shake, shake my sillies out,
Shake, shake, shake my sillies out,
Shake, shake, shake my sillies out,
And wiggle my waggles away!
Verses: Clap my crazies… Jump my jiggles… Yawn my sleepies… finish with a fast shake your sillies!
Goodbye Song: We Wave Goodbye Like This
We wave goodbye like this,
We wave goodbye like this,
To all our friends at storytime,
We wave goodbye like this!
See you there!
Family Storytimes starting September 1st until Summer Reading: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30, 10:15. and 11:00, Fridays at 9:30 and 10:30 except the 3rd Friday of each month
Ukulele Class
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
Yom Hashoah 2024
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.
Cryptid Camp for Tweens and Teens
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.
Total Solar Eclipse 2024
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:
GPL World Cinema: The Zone of Interest
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.
New Storywalk Installment
Parks & Recreation has teamed up with the Georgetown Public Library to combine two of our favorite things: stories and outdoor exploration! Check out our latest program, Tales on the Trails.
What is Tales on the Trails?
Tales on the Trails is a fun way to enjoy reading and the outdoors. It is our take on the Story Walk you may have seen in other communities. Pages of our featured children’s book will be posted along the walkway so that readers can experience the importance of reading, spending time with friends, and connecting with nature in a fun way. The Story Walk Project was created in 2007 by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg Hubbard Library.
March 2024: The featured book is The Hidden Rainbow by Christie Matheson. The Hidden Rainbow brings a garden to life in this bright, interactive picture book about the natural world—and our place within it.
The story can be found along the Randy Morrow Trail. Start in San Gabriel Park and head toward Rivery Park, and you can’t miss the signs on your right!
Spring Break 2024
🌸 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!
GPL World Cinema: Polite Society
GPL World Cinema screens films with diverse casts and settings from around the world. On March 13 at 6:30 p.m. the Library is screening Polite Society.
Martial artist-in-training Ria Khan believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.
2023. 1 hr 44 min. PG-13.
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.
Black History Month
February is the nationally recognized month to celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black Americans.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant showcase of culture and heritage through our specially curated displays and extensive item lists for all ages:
GPL World Cinema will be screening American Symphony on February 14 at 6:30 p.m.
In addition to our library events and programming, explore local events throughout the month:
February 17, 5-7 p.m.: Black History Month Banquet
February 24, 5-6:30 p.m.: “Black Art in Action” panel discussion at Lark and Owl Booksellers
February 19, Noon: Martin Luther King, Jr. March
For further information, check out the post from the City of Georgetown.
Join us in embracing diversity, fostering understanding, and paying tribute to the extraordinary legacy woven into the fabric of Black history.
