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Adult Chat & Craft: Wrapped Trees2023-12-04T10:00:00Chat a little, craft a little. Come to the library and chat with other adults. This month we will be making wrapped trees. 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 wrapped trees. Chat and Craft registration for the next month opens on the date of the program at 8am.
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LEGO Club2023-12-04T19:00:00Kids 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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Teen After School Hangout2023-12-05T15:30:00Teens ages 13-17 are invited to spend their after school time at the library. Each week we will have board games, video games, craft supplies, snacks, and more available to teens to enjoy. We will also have special craft days, movie days, and even pizza days. This is a drop-in program so no registration is required and teens may arrive/leave anytime during the program.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 Teens ages 13-17 are invited to spend their after school time at the library. Each week we will have board games, video games, craft supplies, snacks, and more available to teens to enjoy. We will also have special craft days, movie days, and even pizza days. This is a drop-in program so no registration is required and teens may arrive/leave anytime during the program.
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Elf on the Shelf in the Library2023-12-06T09:00:00Our mischievous elf is hiding somewhere in the library. Find him (but don't touch him) and let us know where you found him for a special treat. The elf will be in a new spot each day, so be sure to stop in more than once.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library
JenisonMI49429 Our mischievous elf is hiding somewhere in the library. Find him (but don't touch him) and let us know where you found him for a special treat. The elf will be in a new spot each day, so be sure to stop in more than once.
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Local History Room Staffed Hours2023-12-06T11:00:00The 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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12 Days of Christmas Movies for Adults: "It's a Wonderful Life"2023-12-06T13:00:00Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
It's a Wonderful Life (NR, 125 min)
Content review: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/its-a-wonderful-life?utm_expid=.hUiP8SXRSgqaELKCphvkCA.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.commonsensemedia.org%2Fsearch%2Fits%2520a%2520wonderful%2520life
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Large Programming Room (Basement)
JenisonMI49429 Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
It's a Wonderful Life (NR, 125 min)
Content review: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/its-a-wonderful-life?utm_expid=.hUiP8SXRSgqaELKCphvkCA.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.commonsensemedia.org%2Fsearch%2Fits%2520a%2520wonderful%2520life
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Writers Group2023-12-06T18:30:00 casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Conference Room
JenisonMI49429 casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.
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Adult Yoga Class2023-12-06T19:00:00Join 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 Group2023-12-07T10:00:00Are 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, and sharing crafting experience. Please bring along everything you need for your own craft. The library will provide tables and chairs.
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, and sharing crafting experience. Please bring along everything you need for your own craft. The library will provide tables and chairs.
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Preschool Bingo2023-12-07T10:30:00Join 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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12 Days of Christmas Movies for Adults: "I Heard the Bells"2023-12-07T13:00:00Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
I Heard the Bells (1h 50min)
Known as America's Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life, until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by the Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen. The sound of Christmas morning reignites the poet's lost voice, and he discovers his rekindled faith.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Large Programming Room (Basement)
JenisonMI49429 Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
I Heard the Bells (1h 50min)
Known as America's Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life, until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by the Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen. The sound of Christmas morning reignites the poet's lost voice, and he discovers his rekindled faith.
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Sing Song Yoga for Families2023-12-08T09:30:00Join Deb Weiss-Gelmi for Sing Song 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.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Large Programming Room (Basement)
JenisonMI49429 Join Deb Weiss-Gelmi for Sing Song 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.
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Sensory Play2023-12-08T10:30:00Touch, 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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12 Days of Christmas Movies for Adults: "Home Alone 2"2023-12-08T13:00:00Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
Home Alone 2 (PG, 2h)
One year after Kevin McCallister was left home alone and had to defeat a pair of bumbling burglars, he accidentally finds himself stranded in New York City - and the same criminals are not far behind.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Large Programming Room (Basement)
JenisonMI49429 Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
Home Alone 2 (PG, 2h)
One year after Kevin McCallister was left home alone and had to defeat a pair of bumbling burglars, he accidentally finds himself stranded in New York City - and the same criminals are not far behind.
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Ottawa Area ISD Play N Learn2023-12-11T10:00:00Designed 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 Learn2023-12-11T11:15:00Designed 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 Club2023-12-11T19:00:00Kids 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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12 Days of Christmas Movies for Adults: "It Happened on 5th Avenue"2023-12-12T13:00:00Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
It Happened on 5th Avenue (NR, 1h 56min)
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Large Programming Room (Basement)
JenisonMI49429 Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
It Happened on 5th Avenue (NR, 1h 56min)
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Local History Room Staffed Hours2023-12-13T11:00:00The 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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12 Days of Christmas Movies for Adults: "The Noel Diary"2023-12-13T13:00:00Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
The Noel Diary (PG, 1h 40min)
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Large Programming Room (Basement)
JenisonMI49429 Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
The Noel Diary (PG, 1h 40min)
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Adult Book Group: "The Noel Diary"2023-12-13T13:30:00Please join our book group! This month we will be discussing "The Noel Diary" by Richard Paul Evans. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk while supplies last.
In this holiday-themed novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mistletoe Promise and The Walk, a man receives the best Christmas present he could ask for: the chance to rewrite the past.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Meeting Room AB
JenisonMI49429 Please join our book group! This month we will be discussing "The Noel Diary" by Richard Paul Evans. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk while supplies last.
In this holiday-themed novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mistletoe Promise and The Walk, a man receives the best Christmas present he could ask for: the chance to rewrite the past.
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Writers Group2023-12-13T18:30:00A 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 Group2023-12-14T10:00:00Are 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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12 Days of Christmas Movies for Adults: "A Muppets Christmas Carol"2023-12-14T13:00:00Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
The Muppet Christmas Carol (PG, 1h 25min)
The Muppets present their own touching rendition of Charles Dickens' classic tale.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Large Programming Room (Basement)
JenisonMI49429 Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
The Muppet Christmas Carol (PG, 1h 25min)
The Muppets present their own touching rendition of Charles Dickens' classic tale.
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Kid's Art Club2023-12-14T18:00:00Join 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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Music and Movement2023-12-15T10:30:00A new kind of story time! This program, geared for kids age 12 months to 5 years, offers early literacy benefits while focusing on music and movement. Perfect for kids who can't quite sit through a traditional story time, or anyone who loves to move! Children of all ages welcome.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Children's Programming Room
JenisonMI49429 A new kind of story time! This program, geared for kids age 12 months to 5 years, offers early literacy benefits while focusing on music and movement. Perfect for kids who can't quite sit through a traditional story time, or anyone who loves to move! Children of all ages welcome.
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12 Days of Christmas Movies for Adults: "Remember the Night"2023-12-15T13:00:00Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
Remember the Night (1h 34min)
Love blooms between a sympathetic attorney and the comely shoplifter he has taken home for the Christmas holiday.
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library Large Programming Room (Basement)
JenisonMI49429 Join us as we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12 different Christmas movies weekdays from December 6-21.
Remember the Night (1h 34min)
Love blooms between a sympathetic attorney and the comely shoplifter he has taken home for the Christmas holiday.
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Holiday Extravaganza2023-12-16T10:00:00Join us for LIVE reindeer, crafts, stories with Miss Kaelyn, and a visit from Santa! We'll also have face painting and some treats!
Schedule:
Reindeer: 10-12
Crafts: 10-12 *as supplies last*
Face Painting: 10-12
Stories with Miss Kaelyn (in the basement program room): 10:15
Santa (in the basement program room): 10:30-11:30
*Those who attend stories with Miss Kaelyn will be first in line for Santa.*
Georgetown Charter Township Public Library
JenisonMI49429 Join us for LIVE reindeer, crafts, stories with Miss Kaelyn, and a visit from Santa! We'll also have face painting and some treats!
Schedule:
Reindeer: 10-12
Crafts: 10-12 *as supplies last*
Face Painting: 10-12
Stories with Miss Kaelyn (in the basement program room): 10:15
Santa (in the basement program room): 10:30-11:30
*Those who attend stories with Miss Kaelyn will be first in line for Santa.*
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