The City of Georgetown's Public Library is an outstanding resource for Central Texas and a centerpiece of Georgetown's commitment to provide a quality lifestyle to it's citizens.
The new library building was dedicated in January 2007 and contains over 49,500 sq ft. It is located 2 blocks off Georgetown's historic downtown square at 408 E 8th Street. The multi function building has wide open spaces, a two story atrium and serves as a community center as well as a library.
One of the cool features is the Georgetown Library's serving as a showcase for local art and sculpture. Currently on display in the courtyard is a large piece titled 'The Distortionist'.
In fact, thoughout the courtyard and interior spaces you will find other sculptures and works of art displayed to be enjoyed by all.
The Childrens Area is my favorite, probably because I'm a kid at heart.
With bright colors and areas set aside for kids to perch, corners to hide in, stages to perform, or just neat items like the full size Jeep to play on. There are plenty of computers and lots of space for adults as well as kids to enjoy.
To encourage after school activity and participation, Teenagers have their own spaces set aside. There are diner style booths to study or meet friends as well as comfy couches and chairs to quietly read a good book.
If you get the munchies while researching that homework paper, or just need a place to meet friends and enjoy a cup of coffee, the Library offers a Starbucks style coffee shop with snacks and more.
Of course there are stacks of book, and more books, as well as magazines, dvd's and books on cd to check out.
Need to go online? No problem, there are plenty of computer stations to use and a helpful staff to assist.
So, what's keeping you. there's plenty to check out at the Georgetown Public Library and plan on staying a while there's lots to do!
For information about Georgetown Texas, or the surrounding Williamson County cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, and Hutto. or if you'd like to search for homes in these areas be sure to visit my web site or blog for other entries.
Thanks for visiting. For information or if you would like to search for homes in the Georgetown/Round Rock/Cedar Park areas with no hassle or obligation be sure and check out Austin/Williamson County Texas Home Search

Today, March 2, is Texas Independence Day, celebrating the day 174 years ago when delegates to the Convention of 1836 met in Washinton on the Brazos and approved a Declaration of Independence from Mexico and began writing a Constitution and formed an interim government. All this mind you, as reports were coming in from San Antonio that the Alamo was under siege by the army of General Santa Anna and his large army would soon be advancing toward Washington on the Brazos. The brave men of the Alamo held the fortress inspite of overwhelming odds until March 6th when it fell, giving the Convention time to finish it's task.
The City of Georgetown's Park Trail system has got to be one of the best advantages of living in Georgetown

Briarwood Subdivision in Georgetown Texas is a great new home subdivison located close in off Williams Drive and an easy commute to Austin. Featuring homes starting from $170,000 to 250,000 this restrictricted neighborhood features 70' wide wooded lots, neighborhood park, walking distance to Frost Elementary and Benold Middle School. 




Most of the homes were built in the late 1970's through 1990, and are ranch style ranging in size from 1500 to 3500 sq ft.
The lots are large most from 1/2 acre to 1 acre. Some areas are heavily treed with Oaks being predominate.
And where you have a country setting, lots of tree cover you are going to have wildlife. Deer abound!
Be sure and plant deer resistant landscaping and fence your garden, because these deer love snap beans, peas, lettuce, and most bedding plants.
Yet you can walk 2 blocks and see cows grazing and listen to the windmill creak and groan as it pumps water.
Oak Crest is the best of both, rural and urban at the same time. The neighborhood has an active voluntary homeowner's association that sponsors an annual pic nic and neighborhood garage sale. If you would like information about this neighborhood or others in the Georgetown and Williamson County area contact me, I'd love to show you around.

I like the flared fenders on this one.... racy don't you thing? Notice the huge steam driven machine in the background.
This is one of my favorites, if you look someone has combined a Model T front chassis with an early horse drawn mechanical plow. Now that's some early Aggie engineering!
Surely, you rmember the Rumely Tractor? I can just imagine how much this must have cost back in the day. At least you didn't have to worry about the tires going flat.
need traction? just bolt on these iron spikes,, no problem. You could also run a leather belt off the pulley and and run all kinds of equiptment even a portable sawmill. There are scores of these antique tractors on this private yard all owned by antique tractor collector Louis Miller who operates a repair yard at
photo from news report


Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Archives