Services Committee Meeting after Township Board meeting

Township Board Meeting

GTPL Seed Library

Whether you are a beginner or the owner of a green thumb, stop by the library to "check out" packets from our seed library. All ages are welcome to participate while supplies last. Please take up to 3 packages per family. Our seed library cabinet is located by the Circulation Desk on the main level of the library.

Adult Summer Reading BINGO

Ages 18 and up. June 6th—August 5th Explore oceans of possibilities this summer by playing Adult Summer Reading BINGO. Download and print the BINGO card, or come into the library to get a paper copy. For each book you read or listen to mark off a corresponding box on the BINGO card. Use one book one time per card, please. Any row- across, down, or diagonal counts as a BINGO. Complete one BINGO and receive a water bottle or mug AND a coupon pack for a free used book from our booksale, an upgraded express book checkout, and $5.00 toward overdue fines. Complete two BINGOs and receive a coupon for a free cookie from the GT Farmers Market and a raffle entry for a prize For the 3rd and 4th BINGO you complete you will be entered into a drawing for a gift card to a local business. Complete the whole board (25 books) and you will be entered into the grand prize drawing for a $50 Meijer gift card.

Kids & Teens Summer Reading Program

Join us for our annual Kid's Summer Reading Program! This year, kids and teens ages 5 and up will be tracking all online. Register on ReadSquared, track your reading, and win prizes! There will be a PDF reading log on our website if you prefer tracking on paper, but reading must be logged online in order to redeem prizes. Kids under 5 can pick up an activity sheet at the library, and when it's completed they get a free book!

Eric Carle Birthday Party

Join us to celebrate Eric Carle's birthday! We'll have stories, crafts, and more! Age 3+

Georgetown Township Farmers Market

Stop by and enjoy fresh produce, meat, cheese, kettlecorn, artisan products, and much more. We will also be hosting Young Vendor's Night, where local kids are selling some of their homemade products. Live Music: David Veenstra (6-7:30PM) Other Entertainment: Family Storytime (6PM) Food Trucks: Airborne Burritos & Ohana Hawaiian Ice

Little Red Hen Baking Club (Take Home Kit)

Kids 6 and up! Join us for a summer baking club! Each week we'll make a different Bread In A Bag recipe. You'll pick up a kit at the library with most of the ingredients needed (you'll need to supply some common ingredients and tools). On Monday, Miss Kaelyn will email a video of a Little Red Hen Read-Aloud, plus an instruction video for making the bread! This week, we'll be reading The Little Red Fort, and making honey oatmeal bread! Registration required, please only register for one kit per family. Kits must be picked up by 9pm on Tuesday. Email required for link to video read-aloud and instructions. Paper instructions will also be included.

SRP Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This story time is developmentally geared for ages 3 - 5, but all ages are welcome!

Georgetown Township Farmers Market

Stop by and enjoy fresh produce, meat, cheese, kettlecorn, artisan products, and much more. We will also be hosting Young Vendor's Night, where local kids are selling some of their homemade products. Live Music: David Veenstra (6-7:30PM) Other Entertainment: Family Storytime (6PM) Food Trucks: Airborne Burritos & Ohana Hawaiian Ice

Family Storytime

Join us for a storytime for the whole family! This all ages storytime will feature books and songs, as well as a craft. Unlike our regular storytimes, this event does require registration so that we ensure enough craft supplies for everyone. Please only register children that will be completing a craft. 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.

SRP Tuesday Movie Madness: "The Bad Guys" (PG)

Join us each Tuesday morning for a movie! The Bad Guys (PG, 100min) Content review: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-bad-guys

Book to Film Discussion Group: "The Unbreakable Boy" (PG)

Read the book and then we will watch the film adaptation together and discuss. Copies are available at the library while supplies last. The Unbreakable Boy (PG) A young boy has both a rare brittle-bone disease and autism but what makes him truly unique is his joyous, funny, life-affirming world view that transforms and unites everyone around him.

SRP Performer - Cirque AmongUs

SRP Performer - Cirque AmongUs

Mindful Meditation

Join us for a 30-minute session of mindfulness meditation led by Adult Services Librarian, Laura. This practice couldn’t be simpler: take a good seat, pay attention to the breath, and when your attention wanders, return. Benefits of meditation include reducing stress, lowering heart rate, improved immunity, and better sleep. We will use Insight Timer. Bring a blanket if you would like.

Library @ the Park: Maplewood Park

Join us at a local park to "check out" a book, get info about the Summer Reading program, get a library card, and make a craft.

Sing Song Family Yoga

Join Deb Weiss-Gelmi for Family Yoga and Literacy! Kids of all ages and their adults can join us for stories, songs, and yoga. All ages welcome. Families, please bring yoga mats or beach towels for each person.