Join bestselling authors Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver for a discussion of their new suspenseful thriller, Choose Me, in conversation with bestselling author B.A. Shapiro on Tuesday, July 6 at 7 pm.
How To Register: Register directly on Zoom HERE.
This event is organized by the Tewksbury Public Library, in collaboration with many libraries in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium.
Celebrate the start of the Tails and Tales adult and YA summer reading programs by making your own itty bitty crochet kitty! Whether you are new to crocheting or an expert, this kit is sure to hook you! All materials and instructions included. With 30 kits available, this kit is first come, first serve!
Register today here: https://forms.gle/kuJYygqGwgaUaRZw8
You can pick up your kits anytime during our open hours starting on Monday, June 28!
This kit is made possible through CARES Act funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The Library now offers Boston Harbor Islands Ferry passes for the 2021 season of the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park.
Passes are valid for the season between May 21 and June 20 (Fridays, Saturday & Sundays) and between June 25 and September 6, 7 days a week.
Pass Benefits: Tickets are buy one get one free, for up to a total of TWO free tickets.
How does it work? ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE. See instructions below.
1. Click here to make your reservations.
2. Specify how many tickets (you can purchase up to 4 tickets with this pass), your date of travel, and your departure time based on the ferry schedule.
3. Enter in promo code bhngeorgetown2021 in Shopping Cart.
4. Complete order.
5. Print tickets at home or pick up at Boston Harbor Cruises Will Call Window on Long Wharf North at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure.
Boston Harbor Now has developed a helpful resource outlining things to Know Before You Go to help you navigate and make the most out of your 2021 island adventure. Be sure to take a look and be informed prior to your visit.
The Library will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance of Independence Day.
You can always access the catalog and our online resources anytime from the library’s website.
The Library will reopen on Tuesday, July 6 at 10AM.
Kick off the summer season by enjoying some rock painting! To get you started on the fun art of painting rocks, each GPL Take+Make Kit for adults and teens includes a smooth rock, paint brush and acrylic paints. With 30 kits available, this kit is first come, first serve!
Register today here: https://forms.gle/7oopWkxe3nu16oLi8
You can pick up your kits anytime during our open hours starting on Monday, June 21!
This kit is made possible through CARES Act funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Thank you to the Georgetown Building Supply for their generous donation of the Nile Gray river rocks! If you’re interested in doing more rock painting, they have quite the selection!
The Library is open for browsing. If you have any questions, please contact us at 978-352-5728.
The library’s collections are fully available to be browsed.
The Meeting Room is available to be used. Please call the library at 978-352-5728 to reserve the Meeting Room for your group or fill out a Room Reservation Form. The Teen/Community Room and Local History Room are not available for use at this time.
The Children’s Room is open. However, the Little Room and toys/games are not available at this time.
The desktop computers in the Children’s Room and on the 2nd floor are available.
For the time being, the Library will continue to provide Curbside Service to those patrons who wish to take advantage of it. You can also register for a library card in person or remotely.
Feeling stressed? Take a deep breath and get ready to unwind for a bit! We are offering take and make kits for adults and teens that are all about stress relief. We’ll provide you with materials to make your own stress ball, bookmarks to color and a quick meditative exercise. With 30 kits available, this kit is first come, first serve!
Register today here: https://forms.gle/BZfqCXH4FDACoLup6
You can pick up your kits anytime during our curbside hours starting Wednesday, June 9th. Please call us at 978-352-5728 when you stop by and we’ll bring the kit out to the curbside table for you.
This kit is made possible through CARES Act funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The Georgetown Middle and High Schools have provided their lists of required reading for the Summer. To find the Middle School list, click here. To find the High School list, click here. This year at the library, summer reading books will not be holdable, as many of the titles are in high demand by other patrons.
If you would like to request a copy of a summer reading book you can drop by the library, give us a call at 978-352-5728 x 106, email hhart@georgetownpl.org, dm us on instagram @gplya, or reach out to our virtual teen space on discord @gplya. Please reach out with any questions.
Summer is here which means our summer reading programs have started!
We offer summer reading programs to children, teens, and adults.
Find more information about the Children’s Summer Reading program HERE (June 21 – August 27)
Find more information about the Teen Summer Reading program HERE (June 21 – August 27)
Find more information about the Adult Summer Reading program HERE(June 21 – August 27)
The Library will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday – Saturday, June 19.
The Library will reopen on Monday, June 21.
You can access the library catalog and our online resources anytime from our website.
