• 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. 
  • Join us at 6:00 p.m. on December 3rd, for the Culture Book Group and discuss A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli, or December 4th for the Popular Literature Book Group and bring your favorite book and introduce it to others.
  • On Saturday, December 7 at 1:00 p.m. teens can leave their caves to watch Jim Carrey's How the Grinch Stole Christmas and then grow their hearts three sizes by making a holiday stocking stuffer.

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Gardening Myths

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  • Thu, 01/27/2022 - 6:00pm
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Do you need to till your garden soil every year? Will a plant grow better in a bigger pot? Are egg shells, coffee grounds, and banana peels beneficial to plants? The answers to these questions may surprise you. Wanda Thomas, Trumbull County master gardener, will unpack gardening myths Thursday, January 27 at 6 PM. You may be able to save time and money and grow bigger plants just by changing a few of the things you've always done.  Masks are encouraged.  Call the Circulation Desk at 330-545-2508 to register for this program.

Zumbini with Melissa

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  • Mon, 01/24/2022 - 11:00am
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Sing, dance and play together while developing your little one's social, cognitive, emotional, and motor skills.  For children 0-4 years and their caregivers, Zumbini combines music and movement to create the ultimate bonding experience.  Space is limited, and registration is required.

Zumbini with Melissa

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  • Wed, 01/26/2022 - 6:00pm
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Sing, dance and play together while developing your little one's social, cognitive, emotional, and motor skills.  For children 0-4 years and their caregivers, Zumbini combines music and movement to create the ultimate bonding experience.  Space is limited, and registration is required.

Book Discussion Group

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  • Wed, 02/02/2022 - 6:00pm
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This month's title is Lonesome Dove--Larry McMurtry's classic American western.

Closed

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  • Mon, 02/21/2022 - 9:00am
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The library will be closed Monday, February 21 in observance of Presidents' Day.

Teen Board Game Night

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  • Thu, 02/10/2022 - 5:00pm
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Teens can enjoy old favorites and learn how to play games they haven’t tried before. Snacks will be served. Call to sign up.

Library Olympic Fun

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  • Sat, 02/12/2022 - 1:00pm
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Celebrate the Olympics with stories, games, crafts, and fun.  The event is for ages up to twelve, and sign up is required.

Classics Book Group

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  • Tue, 02/08/2022 - 6:00pm
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The classics book group will discuss Henry James' horror novella The Turn of the Screw.  A governess at a remote estate becomes convinced the grounds are haunted in this gothic masterpiece. 

Popular Literature Book Group

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  • Wed, 03/02/2022 - 6:00pm
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In March, the Book Group will discuss John Irving's A Prayer for Owen Meany, a story of two best friends growing up in a small New Hampshire town in the 1950s and 1960s.  Refreshments will be served.  

Classics Book Group

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  • Tue, 03/08/2022 - 6:00pm
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In March, the Classic Book Group will discuss The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton.  It tells the Gilded Age story of Lily Bart, a well-born but poor young woman striving to make a good marriage before all her prospects are gone.