• 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. 
  • Bring the family on Saturday, November 23 at 11 am for a free movie--Harold and the Purple Crayon.
  • 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.

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Teen Bermuda Triangle Escape Room

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  • Tue, 08/02/2022 - 5:30pm
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On Tuesday, August 2 at 5:30 PM, teens can test their wits in the Bermuda Triangle escape room. Dozens of ships and aircraft have vanished into this notorious corner of the Atlantic Ocean. Ages twelve to eighteen will board a flight in Washington DC, and then solve riddles, crack a combination lock, and decipher a map to prevent their group from disappearing into thin air. Call 330-545-2508 to sign up for a time slot.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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  • Mon, 08/29/2022 - 9:00am
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This is our biggest book sale of the year--Monday, August 29 from 9 AM to 7 PM; Tuesday, August 30 from 9 AM to 7 PM; and Wednesday, August 31 from 9 AM to 7 PM.  Wednesday is also Buck a Bag Day; fill a bag or box  for only $1.  Find bargains in our wide selection of paperbacks, hardbacks, picture books, and audiovisuals. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Girard Free Library. The Friends sponsor the summer reading program, fund special events and speakers, and purchase equipment and furnishings.

Zumbini With Melissa

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Children ages 0-4 and their caregivers can sing, dance, and play together while developing the little one's social, cognitive, emotional and motor skills during fall Zumbini.  Registration is required.

Zumbini With Melissa

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  • Wed, 09/14/2022 - 6:00pm
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Children ages 0-4 and their caregivers can sing, dance, and play together while developing the little one's social, cognitive, emotional and motor skills during summer Zumbini.  Registration is required.

Baby Brilliant

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  • Fri, 10/07/2022 - 10:00am
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Infants and adult caregivers experience early sights and sounds through books and music. (Recommended age up to 12 months)

Preschool Storytime

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  • Wed, 09/07/2022 - 10:30am
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Preschoolers and an adult caregiver enjoy stories, music, and movements that will introduce them to the joys of reading.  (Recommended age 2-5 years)

 

Putting Your Garden to Bed

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  • Thu, 09/22/2022 - 6:00pm
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What can you do now to give your garden the best chance to succeed next summer?  What needs pruned, pulled or mulched in the fall?  Trumbull County Master Gardener Wanda Thomas will share tips and tricks to make sure that your garden wakes up on the right side of the flower bed.  Call to register.  Refreshments will be served.

Kids in the Kitchen

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  • Thu, 09/08/2022 - 4:00pm
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Aspiring chefs in grades two through six will learn cooking skills from scratch during these events. Library staff will lead the kids through basic recipes--from the assembly of ingredients to preparation of the food to sampling of the finished dish. Registration is required. Please call 330-545-2508 to sign up by the preceding Tuesday so we have time to go to the grocery store.

 

eMedia at Your Fingertips

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  • Tue, 09/06/2022 - 6:00pm
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Staff will show you how to access all the free magazines, movies, music, books and audiobooks the Library has to offer.  Learn how to download and stream from Hoopla, Kanopy, and Libby with your library card and device.  Call 330-545-2508 to register.

Cozy Mystery Book Club

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  • Mon, 09/19/2022 - 11:00am
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The first title for the Cozy Mystery Club is Statue of Limitations by Kate Collins.  According to the publisher, "In this delightful new series by the New York Times bestselling author of the Flower Shop Mysteries, Athena Spencer comes back home to work with her crazy big Greek family at their garden center. But she never expected a return to her roots would mean protecting her family from murder."  Stop by the Reference Desk to register and pick up a copy of the book.  Or call Mary Lu at 330-545-2508 ext. 104 for more information.