• How much of John F. Kennedy’s space program dream really came true?  On Tuesday, October 8 at 6 PM, Doug Fowler--former Youngstown State University adjunct instructor in both the Department of Geology and the Department of Physics and Astronomy--sheds new light on the Apollo program, discussing moon rocks, lunar geology, and the science accomplished by these missions.
  • On Thursday, October 17 at 5 PM, teens are invited to a spooktacular event. Special effects artist Jessica Duponty will show the kids how to make themselves into fangtastic vampires, unbelieveable undead, and other creepy creatures.
  • On Tuesday, October 22 at 6 PM, join Amy Bue, cofounder of Project Zoobook, a collaboration of scientists and field researchers looking into the topic of Bigfoot. Hear local stories and Amy’s perspective on why the topic of Sasquatch is worth diving into. 

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Mission Statement

The Girard Free Library strives to provide materials and services to assist the residents of the Girard service area in obtaining information to meet their personal and educational needs.  Special emphasis is directed to obtaining a variety of popular materials to meet the reading, listening, and viewing interests and demands of the community.  

Internet Use Policy

Consideration for others must govern your selection of Internet sites. The library is a public place with people of all ages free to use any part of the facility. Remember that your viewing of Internet sites is taking place in this public setting and may be monitored by library staff.

Library staff is available, as time permits, to provide basic assistance to help patrons access the Internet and begin a basic search. Training sessions will be provided periodically for interested patrons. 

Internet Use by Minors

Privacy Policy

The Girard Free Library website is provided for information purposes only; it does not collect personal information from website visitors.The website uses cookies to collect traffic data for analysis and Google Analytics to track general use, but it does not permanently record information about individuals and their visits.

While the information contained within the website is periodically updated, no guarantee is given that the information provided in the website is correct, complete, and up-to-date.

Fax

Fax # 330-545-8213

The cost to send a fax from the library is $1.00 per page (single-sided).  The library can provide a free cover sheet, and a member of the reference staff will send it for you.

Patrons may receive faxes for free.

Community Room

Community organizations engaged in educational, cultural, intellectual, or charitable activities may be permitted to use the library's meeting room by approval of the Director and/or Board of Trustees. 

As of May 1, 2009, all other organizations/businesses will be charged a fee of $25.00 for four hours or less and $50.00 for five or more hours. 

If possible, a reservation must be made thirty days prior to the use of the room. The room will be assigned in the order in which requests are received. 

Girard History

Table of Contents

  1. Project Participants
  2. Introduction
  3. 1800 - 1836 Agricultural Settlement
  4. 1836 - 1860 Founding of the Town of Girard
  5. 1860 - 1890 Industrial Expansion
  6. 1890 to the Present

 

Project Participants

Book Authors

  • Jane Harris
  • James Dale

 

Contributors