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The Girard Free Library has joined the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. If you read just one book a day with your child, you’ll reach 1000 books in less than three years.

Have you resolved to read more in 2025? Meet new people? Join one of our book groups. The lists of titles for next year are now available.

Confused by a new gadget you got for Christmas? Finding it difficult to keep up with constantly changing technology? Schedule a one-on-one technology session.

During Chair Yoga, Tom Muir from A Moment for Me Yoga & Wellness Center will lead participants through gentle stretches. New sessions begin on Tuesday, September 17 at 11 AM. Registration is required.

If you knit, crochet, or embroider, grab your current project and join a lively group of needle-wielders on Monday, December 16 at 6 PM. The Cozy Crafters will socialize and share tips while working on their current projects.

On Monday, October 28, CLEVNET will launch a new and improved library catalog experience to make finding library materials, resources, and events easier. We are changing because Aspen Discovery offers a more user-friendly, modern browsing experience, making finding the materials you want even more accessible. If you have a list in our online catalog, you can still access it in Aspen Discovery by logging into your account and clicking the Your Lists link. We will copy these lists on October 13. Please do not add additional titles to lists following this date, as changes made after October 13 will not be copied to the new catalog.

On Saturday, November 9 at 1 PM, the Library is hosting an UNO Tournament for Teens. Ages 12-18 will compete to see how many hands they can win.

On Wednesday, October 30 at 6 PM, learn to draw using digital software. This will go through the essential know-how of drawing on a digital canvas, including layers, masks, brushes, and other useful settings.

On Tuesday, December 10 at 6:00 pm, Doug Fowler--former Youngstown State University adjunct instructor in the Departments of Geology and Physics and Astronomy--will retrace the voyage of Apollo 8, Earthrise on Christmas Eve.

This November, the Girard Free Library is holding our annual Food for Fines; the Library will offer up to $25 in fine forgiveness to anyone who donates at least two non-perishable food items to the Emmanuel Center. The last day to donate is Tuesday, November 26.