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| The Library History: Early Years The Georgetown Peabody Library began September 19, 1866 from a generous gift by George Peabody. He established a fund for building a library and additional monies for the continuation of the library for the residents of Georgetown. By 1869 a library building was erected on Library Street where the commuter parking lot is now. |
| The Library History: Current Years In 1904 construction began on a new library building at Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park was deeded to the town by Milton J. Tenney and Lucy Tenney Brown in memory of their Father, George J. Tenney Building Committee member for the first library on Library Street. The new Georgetown Peabody Library (pictured here) opened its doors to the public in 1909. |
| The Library History: Future Plans In June 2006 construction began on the library addition and renovation. This is the first expansion since 1909 and is expected to be completed by May 2007. |
| Our Mission: The Georgetown Peabody Library is committed to providing the residents of Georgetown reading and viewing materials for their educational, cultural, and recreational needs, and to do so in a fiscally responsible manner. |
| Library Cards: Any resident of Georgetown can apply for a library card. Please bring proof of residency (driver's license, utility bill, lease, etc.) Children aged birth up to the 6th grade will need a parent or guardian's signature to receive their library card. |
| Borrowing Materials: Most circulating materials may be borrowed for three weeks. Videos and DVDs may be borrowed for one week. |
| Limits: There are no limits as to how many materials you may borrow, although, in the case of school assignments, the library may temporarily restrict the number of items on a particular subject. |
| Fines: The library does not charges fines for any overdue materials. The library will inform you of any fines due to libraries that charge overdue fines. The Georgetown Peabody Library can accept fine monies due to other libraries. |
| Book Drop: The Library Book Drop is always
available for returns. Please take care when returning CDs, Videos,
Audiocassettes, and DVDs in the book drop. An elastic band around
these items can help to prevent damage caused by opening cases. NOTE: Items left in the book drop during library hours may not be checked in until the following business day. |