• 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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  • Sat, 09/23/2023 - 10:00am
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The Library will be closed Saturday, September 23.

Closing Early at 5 PM

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  • Mon, 09/25/2023 - 5:00pm
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The Library will close early at 5 PM.

Kids in the Kitchen

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  • Thu, 10/05/2023 - 4:00pm
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Aspiring chefs ages eight through twelve 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. 

Baby Brilliant

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  • Fri, 10/06/2023 - 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)

Family Funtime

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  • Mon, 10/09/2023 - 6:00pm
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October 8 through October 14 is Fire Prevention Week. We are thrilled that the Girard Fire Department will be special guests at Family Funtime next Monday, October 9 at 6 PM. They will be bringing a truck, reading stories, and showing how to stop, drop, and roll. No registration is necessary.

Teen Retro Craft

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  • Thu, 10/12/2023 - 5:30pm
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Candy corn was invented in the 1880s, but it didn't become popular until the 1950s. Celebrate this treat by making some sweet art.  This is for ages 12-18; registration is required.

Book Tasting for Teens

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  • Mon, 10/16/2023 - 5:30pm
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Find your next favorite book! Group discussion and fun activities!  For ages 12-18.  Sign up required.

Kids in the Kitchen

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  • Thu, 10/19/2023 - 4:00pm
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Aspiring chefs ages eight through twelve 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. 

Family Funtime

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  • Mon, 10/23/2023 - 6:00pm
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Activities and stories for the whole family