Georgetown Township Public Library
🏢 Lakeland Library Cooperative · Jenison, Michigan
Georgetown Township Public Library
Georgetown Township Public Library at 1525 Baldwin Street serves all 54,000 residents of Georgetown Township with extended evening hours Monday through Thursday and broad digital access through Michigan's Lakeland Library Cooperative.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1525 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI 49428
Phone: (616) 457-9620
Website: gtpl.org
Plus Code: 86JPW54J+V2 (Jenison, MI)
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📖 About Georgetown Township Public Library
Georgetown Township Public Library is the public library of Georgetown Township in Ottawa County, Michigan, operating under the Township Library Act (PA 164 of 1877) and serving a community of 54,091 people from its building on Baldwin Street in Jenison. The library belongs to the Lakeland Library Cooperative, a consortium of 42 public libraries across eight western Michigan counties — Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Ottawa — giving cardholders access to a shared catalog, interlibrary delivery (RIDES), and cooperative digital resources. A Michigan library card from Georgetown Township also unlocks the full Michigan eLibrary (MeL), the state-funded portal providing access to EBSCO research databases, the shared MeLCat statewide catalog, and more. Staff roles include dedicated librarians for adult services, youth services, and digital services, reflecting the library's commitment to programming across all ages. Contact the library at info@gtpl.org or (616) 457-9620.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Township public library serving Georgetown Township's 54,000+ residents in Ottawa County, Michigan — open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday
- Member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative, a 42-library consortium sharing catalogs, interlibrary delivery (RIDES), and cooperative purchasing across 8 western Michigan counties
- Michigan library card unlocks MeL (Michigan eLibrary) — EBSCO research databases, statewide MeLCat catalog, and digital resources for all Michigan residents
- Dedicated Digital Services Librarian on staff to assist with technology, digital borrowing, and online research
- Head of Youth Services providing children's programming, storytimes, and teen activities throughout the year
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Georgetown Township cardholders can borrow, stream, and research for free through Michigan's statewide and cooperative digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, Wi-Fi, and technology assistance
- Interlibrary loan and RIDES courier delivery through the Lakeland Library Cooperative
- Adult services including reader's advisory and reference assistance
- Digital services support from a dedicated Digital Services Librarian
- Meeting room reservations
- Library card registration for Georgetown Township residents and beyond
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming led by the Head of Youth Services
- Teen programs and activities
- Adult programming and book discussions
- Summer reading challenge
- Digital literacy and technology help sessions
📍 Nearby Libraries in West Michigan
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who can get a library card at Georgetown Township Public Library?
Residents of Georgetown Township are the primary cardholders, but Michigan's Lakeland Library Cooperative also offers a library card application for other eligible Michigan residents. You can apply online through llcoop.org or in person at the library at 1525 Baldwin Street, Jenison.
What is the Lakeland Library Cooperative and how does it benefit me?
The Lakeland Library Cooperative is a shared-services organization serving 42 public libraries across Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Ottawa counties. Membership means your Georgetown Township card works at all 42 member libraries, items from any member library can be delivered to your home branch via the RIDES courier service, and you share purchasing power for digital resources like Libby and hoopla.
Is there digital resource access for research through the library?
Yes. Georgetown Township cardholders can access MeL, the Michigan eLibrary, which provides free EBSCO research databases covering topics from business to health to academic journals. You can also borrow eBooks and audiobooks through Libby and stream media instantly through hoopla.
What are the library's hours, and is it open on weekends?
Regular hours are Monday through Thursday 9am–8pm and Friday 9am–6pm. The library is open Saturday 9am–3pm and closed on Sunday. Summer hours run Saturday 9am–1pm (from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day). Call (616) 457-9620 to confirm current hours.
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