• 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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Free Family Movie

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  • Sat, 01/28/2023 - 10:30am
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Enjoy fresh popcorn and the film version of Judith Viorst's beloved picture book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.  It stars Steve Carrell and Jennifer Garner.  No registration is necessary.

Popular Literature Book Group

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  • Wed, 02/01/2023 - 6:00pm
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Our PopLit Book Group discusses West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.  Inspired by actual events, the novel is the coming of age story of 17-year-old Woodrow Wilson Nickel, who drives two giraffes cross-country in Depression-era America.   Along the way he will encounter the world's first female zoo director, a crusty old man with a past, a young female photographer with a secret, and assorted reprobates as spotty as the giraffes.  Call Andrea at 330-545-2508 ext. 103 for more information.

 

 

 

Free Film--Tár

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  • Wed, 02/08/2023 - 5:30pm
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Cate Blanchett could win her third Oscar for her acclaimed performance in the psychological drama Tár.  Lydia Tár is at the absolute pinnacle of her profession as a classical musical composter/conductor. But then bad deeds come back to haunt her, and her life slowly begins to unravel. The film is rated R.  Refreshments will be served.  Call 330-545-2508 to reserve a seat.  

Free Film--Tár

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  • Sat, 02/11/2023 - 1:00pm
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Cate Blanchett could win her third Oscar for her acclaimed performance in the psychological drama Tár.  Lydia Tár is at the absolute pinnacle of her profession as a classical musical composter/conductor. But then bad deeds come back to haunt her, and her life slowly begins to unravel. The film is rated R.  Refreshments will be served.  Call 330-545-2508 to reserve a seat.  

Classics Book Group

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  • Tue, 02/07/2023 - 6:00pm
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Re-read or read for the first time some of the great titles in the literary canon in a relaxed, informal setting.  This month's pick is Herman Melville's epic novel of obsession and revenge, Moby Dick.  

Cozy Mystery Book Group

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  • Mon, 02/27/2023 - 11:00am
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Start your week discussing a comforting and engaging read.  This month's book is A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourne, the first in the Veronica Speedwell Mystery series.

Kids in the Kitchen

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  • Thu, 02/09/2023 - 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, and attendance is limited.  Please call 330-545-2508 to sign up by the preceding Tuesday so we have time to go to the grocery store.

Thursday, February 9:  Toaster oven pizza

Thursday, February 23:  Sweet potato day

Family Funtime--Sweets and STEAM

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  • Mon, 02/13/2023 - 6:00pm
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Love is a powerful force, but Valentine's Day candy is surprisingly practical. During Family Funtime, pair sweets with STEAM.  Build with heart marshmallows and toothpicks, and measure with candy hearts.  Moreover, there will be stories and a take-home treat.  Call to sign up. Your family will love it. 

 

Family Funtime--Polar Bear Palooza

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  • Mon, 02/27/2023 - 6:00pm
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Have a snowball during this Family Funtime as we celebrate a really cool animal--the polar bear.  Solve an unbearable riddle, play in sensory snow, and make a Perler bead polar bear face.  Fur real, registration is required.  Call 330-545-2508 to sign up. 

Family Movie

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  • Sat, 02/18/2023 - 11:00am
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Enjoy fresh popcorn and a film for the whole family.  Check out the caper comedy Muppets Most Wanted.