• 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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Kids in the Kitchen

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  • Thu, 05/11/2023 - 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.  This month we're making sloppy joe sliders.

Character Costume Family Funtime

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  • Mon, 05/08/2023 - 6:00pm
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What is your child's favorite book character? Is it Dog Man or the Tin Man? Fly Guy or Harriet the Spy? Pete the Cat or the Cat in the Hat? They can dress up as them at our next Family Funtime on Monday, May 8 at 6 PM. We will show the kids how to find their favorite in the Library and also what happens if you give a pig a pancake (hint: something delicious).

Zumbini with Melissa

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  • Wed, 05/10/2023 - 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.

Zumbini with Melissa

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  • Wed, 07/05/2023 - 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 spring Zumbini.  Registration is required.

Zumbini with Melissa

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  • Mon, 05/15/2023 - 11:00am
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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.

Zumbini with Melissa

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  • Mon, 07/10/2023 - 11:00am
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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 spring Zumbini.  Registration is required.

Family Movie

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  • Sat, 05/20/2023 - 12:00pm
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In the animated Rumble, aspiring monster wrestling coach Winnie takes on the challenge of coaching Rayburn, an inexperienced wrestler and charming underdog. Winnie and Rayburn aim to take down the monster wrestling world champion, Tentacular. Rumble is based on Rob Harrell's graphic novel Monster on the Hill.

Fairy Garden Craft

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  • Thu, 05/25/2023 - 11:00am
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Add some whimsy and charm to your garden, flower bed, or outdoor bench with a fairy garden. The Library will provide instruction and all the materials. Call 330-545-2508 to register.

Popular Literature Book Group

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  • Wed, 06/07/2023 - 6:00pm
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The Popular Literature Book Group discusses Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah.  

From the author website:

"Firefly Lane is for anyone who ever drank Boone’s Farm apple wine while listening to Abba or Fleetwood Mac. More than a coming-of-age novel, it’s the story of a generation of women who were both blessed and cursed by choices. It’s about promises and secrets and betrayals. And ultimately, about the one person who really, truly knows you—and knows what has the power to hurt you…and heal you."

Summer Kick-Off Carnival

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  • Wed, 06/14/2023 - 11:00am
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Celebrate the start of summer reading with our community carnival.  Bring the whole family for games and treats.