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Are you interested in helping our library continue to grow and improve?  Consider running for the Library Board of Trustees in the April 2021 election.  Candidates may begin circulating nominating petitions for signatures on September 22nd.  Application must be filed … Continue reading →

Reminder that children ages 9 and under will need to be accompanied by an adult. Limit of 10 people at a time for a maximum of 30 minutes.  This is due to maximum occupancy allowed for social distancing. Restrooms are … Continue reading →

Check out the Germantown Public Library Facebook page for an online story time from the Storyline Online company. A new video will be posted each week.

It is time for Mrs. Young to check out her last book at our Germantown library. Joan has announced her retirement effective Monday, July 27, 2020. Please stop by to wish Joan farewell or perhaps share a special memory with … Continue reading →

WELCOME BACK! Germantown Public Library is happy to reopen our building to patrons as of June 29, 2020.  During Phase 4 of Illinois reopening plans, we ask that you follow these safety and health guidelines, as set down by our … Continue reading →

Sign up now for this year’s summer reading program, “Dig Deeper!” You can call 523-4820 or email us at gma@gtownlibrary.org. Registration is open to kids ages 4 and up and is free as always. Participants can read books and do … Continue reading →

We are very happy to announce that the library will begin curbside service to patrons on June 1! You will have access to any library materials which are in our building. Sorry, Interlibrary Loan delivery (from other libraries’ collections) will … Continue reading →

The library remains closed through May 31, 2020. At this time we anticipate a gradual reopening possibly beginning in June with curbside pickup, then limited numbers of people inside the building, and hopefully some kind of modified summer reading program. … Continue reading →

To comply with the Governor’s stay-at-home order, the library will remain closed through at least April 30. If that order is extended, our closure will also be extended. Continue to check back here or on our Facebook page for updates. … Continue reading →

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the library board has decided to CLOSE the library to help slow the spread of this virus. As of now, the library will be closed beginning March 17 through at least April 9. The full … Continue reading →