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Community Costume Drive2023-09-18T09:00:00GTPL is collecting clean costumes and bagged accessories at the library from September 18- October 12, in all sizes. Your donations will make our community costume giveaway on Saturday, October 14 from 10-1 (while supplies last) a success!
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library
JenisonMI49429 GTPL is collecting clean costumes and bagged accessories at the library from September 18- October 12, in all sizes. Your donations will make our community costume giveaway on Saturday, October 14 from 10-1 (while supplies last) a success!
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Adult Chat & Craft: Washer Necklaces2023-10-02T10:00:00Chat a little, craft a little. Come to the library and chat with other adults. This month we will be making a necklace with a washer and alcohol ink. Chat and Craft registration for the next month opens on the date of the program at 8am.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Meeting Room AB
JenisonMI49429 Chat a little, craft a little. Come to the library and chat with other adults. This month we will be making a necklace with a washer and alcohol ink. Chat and Craft registration for the next month opens on the date of the program at 8am.
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Family Finances 1012023-10-02T16:30:00We invite all families to join to learn how to strengthen their everyday finances together as a family. We will share tips and tricks on creating and living a healthy, financially secured life. Snacks will be provided, come join us!
This educational workshop is led by Lake Michigan Credit Union
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Meeting Room AB
JenisonMI49429 We invite all families to join to learn how to strengthen their everyday finances together as a family. We will share tips and tricks on creating and living a healthy, financially secured life. Snacks will be provided, come join us!
This educational workshop is led by Lake Michigan Credit Union
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LEGO Club2023-10-02T19:00:00Kids ages 6 - 13 years old are invited to bring a one gallon re-closable storage bag of their own building bricks to the Library. Each child will have 45 minutes to create something around the theme that will be announced that afternoon, or they can free-build!
We do not have LEGOs for everyone, children must bring their own.
Registration required.
New Policy: If you register for a children's program and don't attend (without canceling your registration by the start of the program) twice in a row, you will not be able to register for children's programs for one month. You may stop by at the start of a program to see if there's room and you may still attend drop-in programs.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Kids ages 6 - 13 years old are invited to bring a one gallon re-closable storage bag of their own building bricks to the Library. Each child will have 45 minutes to create something around the theme that will be announced that afternoon, or they can free-build!
We do not have LEGOs for everyone, children must bring their own.
Registration required.
New Policy: If you register for a children's program and don't attend (without canceling your registration by the start of the program) twice in a row, you will not be able to register for children's programs for one month. You may stop by at the start of a program to see if there's room and you may still attend drop-in programs.
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Medicare Basics: An Educational Event2023-10-03T18:30:00Does Medicare have you scratching your head? Confused by all the different options? You are not alone; Medicare can feel complicated. So, please join us to simplify your understanding and have your questions answered.
This educational event is led by Licensed Insurance Advisor Marc VanBerkum, your local trusted resource.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Meeting Room AB
JenisonMI49429 Does Medicare have you scratching your head? Confused by all the different options? You are not alone; Medicare can feel complicated. So, please join us to simplify your understanding and have your questions answered.
This educational event is led by Licensed Insurance Advisor Marc VanBerkum, your local trusted resource.
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Local History Room Staffed Hours2023-10-04T11:00:00The Local History Room is staffed by members of the Jenison Historical Association and can be accessed on Wednesday from 11AM-1PM. Volunteers can help you with local history and genealogical research. The room can be accessed by using the stairs to the lower level (past the vending machines) or the elevator in the Township Office.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library
JenisonMI49429 The Local History Room is staffed by members of the Jenison Historical Association and can be accessed on Wednesday from 11AM-1PM. Volunteers can help you with local history and genealogical research. The room can be accessed by using the stairs to the lower level (past the vending machines) or the elevator in the Township Office.
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Writers Group2023-10-04T18:30:00A casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Conference Room
JenisonMI49429 A casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.
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Adult Yoga Class2023-10-04T19:00:00Join our community for a one-hour, gentle flow class with yoga teacher Jami Kok. This class is thoughtfully designed for all skill levels. Please bring your own mat or towel and meet us in the lower-level basement program room.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Large Programming Room (Basement)
JenisonMI49429 Join our community for a one-hour, gentle flow class with yoga teacher Jami Kok. This class is thoughtfully designed for all skill levels. Please bring your own mat or towel and meet us in the lower-level basement program room.
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Pins & Needles Craft Group2023-10-05T10:00:00Are you a crafty person? Do you have crafts that you just can't seem to get done at home? Now is your time to finish them! Bring the craft you are currently working on (or have been waiting to start), whether it is knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, or anything else! Come and spend time socializing, sharing crafting experience, and enjoying snacks. Please bring along everything you need for your own craft. The library will provide tables, chairs, and snacks. Please register in advance as space is limited. Ages 18+
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Meeting Room A
JenisonMI49429 Are you a crafty person? Do you have crafts that you just can't seem to get done at home? Now is your time to finish them! Bring the craft you are currently working on (or have been waiting to start), whether it is knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, or anything else! Come and spend time socializing, sharing crafting experience, and enjoying snacks. Please bring along everything you need for your own craft. The library will provide tables, chairs, and snacks. Please register in advance as space is limited. Ages 18+
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Preschool Bingo2023-10-05T10:30:00Join us for Preschool Bingo! We will use BINGO boards that are easy for little ones to understand (more pictures than letters and numbers) and have fun prizes!
We have a limited number of Bingo cards, so please be sure you're registering the correct number of children you'll be bringing. You can register as a group, or each child separately.
New Policy: If you register for a children's program and don't attend (without canceling your registration by the start of the program) twice in a row, you will not be able to register for children's programs for one month. You may stop by at the start of a program to see if there's room and you may still attend drop-in programs.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Join us for Preschool Bingo! We will use BINGO boards that are easy for little ones to understand (more pictures than letters and numbers) and have fun prizes!
We have a limited number of Bingo cards, so please be sure you're registering the correct number of children you'll be bringing. You can register as a group, or each child separately.
New Policy: If you register for a children's program and don't attend (without canceling your registration by the start of the program) twice in a row, you will not be able to register for children's programs for one month. You may stop by at the start of a program to see if there's room and you may still attend drop-in programs.
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Purposeful Play2023-10-06T10:30:00Play is an important part of early literacy development. In this program, parents and caregivers will engage in purposeful play with their children! Activities are separated by development area (imaginative play, fine motor skills, music, letters and numbers, etc).
This is a drop-in program, come anytime during the hour. Ages 0-5 welcome!
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Play is an important part of early literacy development. In this program, parents and caregivers will engage in purposeful play with their children! Activities are separated by development area (imaginative play, fine motor skills, music, letters and numbers, etc).
This is a drop-in program, come anytime during the hour. Ages 0-5 welcome!
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Great Pumpkin Party2023-10-07T10:30:00Ages 6+, join us for a Halloween celebration! We'll watch It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, make a craft, and a cute snack.
Registration required.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Ages 6+, join us for a Halloween celebration! We'll watch It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, make a craft, and a cute snack.
Registration required.
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Ottawa Area ISD Play N Learn2023-10-09T10:00:00Designed for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Monthly sessions are based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a children's book to take home. Child development and reading readiness information are also available for parents.
No pre-registration required.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Designed for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Monthly sessions are based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a children's book to take home. Child development and reading readiness information are also available for parents.
No pre-registration required.
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Ottawa Area ISD Play N Learn2023-10-09T11:15:00Designed for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Monthly sessions are based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a children's book to take home. Child development and reading readiness information are also available for parents.
No pre-registration required.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Designed for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Monthly sessions are based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a children's book to take home. Child development and reading readiness information are also available for parents.
No pre-registration required.
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Pokemon Club2023-10-09T19:00:00Kids ages 7-12, join fellow Pokemon fans to show off and discuss your Pokemon card collection! Trading is optional. Some months we may also watch a Pokemon cartoon or make a Pokemon themed craft. Registration required.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Kids ages 7-12, join fellow Pokemon fans to show off and discuss your Pokemon card collection! Trading is optional. Some months we may also watch a Pokemon cartoon or make a Pokemon themed craft. Registration required.
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Documentaries & Donuts: "Downwind"2023-10-10T10:00:00Enjoy a current documentary...and donuts.
Downwind (1h 34min)
Hiroshima. Nagasaki. Mercury, Nevada? The latter was the site for the testing of 928 nuclear weapons on American soil from 1951 to 1992. The fallout is still lethally impacting Americans today. Martin Sheen narrates this harrowing exposé of the United States' disregard for everyone living... downwind.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Large Programming Room (Basement)
JenisonMI49429 Enjoy a current documentary...and donuts.
Downwind (1h 34min)
Hiroshima. Nagasaki. Mercury, Nevada? The latter was the site for the testing of 928 nuclear weapons on American soil from 1951 to 1992. The fallout is still lethally impacting Americans today. Martin Sheen narrates this harrowing exposé of the United States' disregard for everyone living... downwind.
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Wee Ones Storytime2023-10-10T10:15:00Join Miss Kaelyn for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 18 months to 3 years, but all ages are welcome.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Join Miss Kaelyn for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 18 months to 3 years, but all ages are welcome.
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Preschool Storytime2023-10-10T11:00:00Join Miss Kaelyn for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 3 to 5 years, but all ages are welcome.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Join Miss Kaelyn for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 3 to 5 years, but all ages are welcome.
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Stress Less with Mindfulness2023-10-10T14:00:00Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally. Research has shown that practicing mindfulness is effective in reducing stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression, and physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions. Presented by Kai Gritter from MSU Extension.
Weekly Topics include
Begin with a Breath
Mindful Eating
Mindful Walking/Thought Surfing
Be Kind to Your Mind
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Large Programming Room (Basement)
JenisonMI49429 Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally. Research has shown that practicing mindfulness is effective in reducing stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression, and physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions. Presented by Kai Gritter from MSU Extension.
Weekly Topics include
Begin with a Breath
Mindful Eating
Mindful Walking/Thought Surfing
Be Kind to Your Mind
Laughter is the Best Medicine
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Wee Ones Storytime2023-10-11T10:15:00Join Miss Kaelyn for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 18 months to 3 years, but all ages are welcome.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Join Miss Kaelyn for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 18 months to 3 years, but all ages are welcome.
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Local History Room Staffed Hours2023-10-11T11:00:00The Local History Room is staffed by members of the Jenison Historical Association and can be accessed on Wednesday from 11AM-1PM. Volunteers can help you with local history and genealogical research. The room can be accessed by using the stairs to the lower level (past the vending machines) or the elevator in the Township Office.
Local History Room Staffed Hours - Georgetown Charter Township Public Library
JenisonMI49429 The Local History Room is staffed by members of the Jenison Historical Association and can be accessed on Wednesday from 11AM-1PM. Volunteers can help you with local history and genealogical research. The room can be accessed by using the stairs to the lower level (past the vending machines) or the elevator in the Township Office.
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Preschool Storytime2023-10-11T11:00:00Join Miss Kaelyn for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 3 to 5 years, but all ages are welcome.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Join Miss Kaelyn for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 3 to 5 years, but all ages are welcome.
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Adult Book Group: "The Love of My Life"2023-10-11T13:30:00Please join our book group! This month we will be discussing "The Love of My Life" by Rosie Walsh. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk while supplies last.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Ghosted comes a love story wrapped in a mystery: an up-all-night page-turner with a dark secret at its core
I have held you at night for ten years and I didn't even know your name. We have a child together. A dog, a house.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Meeting Room AB
JenisonMI49429 Please join our book group! This month we will be discussing "The Love of My Life" by Rosie Walsh. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk while supplies last.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Ghosted comes a love story wrapped in a mystery: an up-all-night page-turner with a dark secret at its core
I have held you at night for ten years and I didn't even know your name. We have a child together. A dog, a house.
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Writers Group2023-10-11T18:30:00A casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Conference Room
JenisonMI49429 A casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.
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Pins & Needles Craft Group2023-10-12T10:00:00Are you a crafty person? Do you have crafts that you just can't seem to get done at home? Now is your time to finish them! Bring the craft you are currently working on (or have been waiting to start), whether it is knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, or anything else! Come and spend time socializing, sharing crafting experience, and enjoying snacks. Please bring along everything you need for your own craft. The library will provide tables, chairs, and snacks. Please register in advance as space is limited. Ages 18+
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Meeting Room A
JenisonMI49429 Are you a crafty person? Do you have crafts that you just can't seem to get done at home? Now is your time to finish them! Bring the craft you are currently working on (or have been waiting to start), whether it is knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, or anything else! Come and spend time socializing, sharing crafting experience, and enjoying snacks. Please bring along everything you need for your own craft. The library will provide tables, chairs, and snacks. Please register in advance as space is limited. Ages 18+
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Kid's Art Club2023-10-12T18:00:00Join us for a kid's art class! Each month will focus on a different art or craft project.
Registration required. Ages 6-12 welcome!
New Policy: If you register for a children's program and don't attend (without canceling your registration by the start of the program) twice in a row, you will not be able to register for children's programs for one month. You may stop by at the start of a program to see if there's room and you may still attend drop-in programs.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Join us for a kid's art class! Each month will focus on a different art or craft project.
Registration required. Ages 6-12 welcome!
New Policy: If you register for a children's program and don't attend (without canceling your registration by the start of the program) twice in a row, you will not be able to register for children's programs for one month. You may stop by at the start of a program to see if there's room and you may still attend drop-in programs.
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Sensory Play2023-10-13T10:30:00Touch, hear, see, and play! This drop in play time focuses on letting kids play and learn using their senses, using things like textured blocks, water, sound tubes, ball pit, and foam paint. Come and go as you please during the hour.
Ages 0-5. Play clothes that can get messy are encouraged.
PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED. Some of our sensory bins include small pieces, which are great for sensory play, but mean you'll want to keep a close eye on your little ones!
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Touch, hear, see, and play! This drop in play time focuses on letting kids play and learn using their senses, using things like textured blocks, water, sound tubes, ball pit, and foam paint. Come and go as you please during the hour.
Ages 0-5. Play clothes that can get messy are encouraged.
PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED. Some of our sensory bins include small pieces, which are great for sensory play, but mean you'll want to keep a close eye on your little ones!
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Community Costume Giveaway2023-10-14T10:00:00Costume Share Day! Come pick out a new-to-you costume while supplies last! One per person, please. This program relies on donations. We are collecting clean costumes and accessories at the library from September 18- October 12, in all sizes.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Costume Share Day! Come pick out a new-to-you costume while supplies last! One per person, please. This program relies on donations. We are collecting clean costumes and accessories at the library from September 18- October 12, in all sizes.
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Puzzle Competition2023-10-14T13:00:00Create your own team of up to four people and join us for a friendly puzzle competition. 10 teams with up to 4 people per team will compete to assemble one 300-piece puzzles and one 500 piece puzzle, first. The winners will take home a small prize. Please only register one person per team, self created teams may be made up of 1-4 people ages 12 and up if accompanied by an adult.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Meeting Room AB
JenisonMI49429 Create your own team of up to four people and join us for a friendly puzzle competition. 10 teams with up to 4 people per team will compete to assemble one 300-piece puzzles and one 500 piece puzzle, first. The winners will take home a small prize. Please only register one person per team, self created teams may be made up of 1-4 people ages 12 and up if accompanied by an adult.
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