Children’s Programs
Children’s Library
The Children’s area is located on the first floor and has many fun things to do and to check-out. The Girard Public Library offers Children books, magazines, and audio books. The area includes computers, an AWE computer – early literacy station, building block room, play area, and table space.
Visit “Check Out Policies” and “Late Policies” on our Services Page for full check-out guidelines.
ABCmouse.com now available FREE at Girard Public Library
ABCmouse.com: With 5,000+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com’s award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-7+). From Age of Learning, Inc.
Bedtime Math
Log in to http://bedtimemath.org/ or you can download the app for iPhone and Android to get daily math riddles. Make math fun for kids.
Capstone Interactive
Visit our Online Card Catalog – through the link at the top of the page. Click on the Capstone Interactive icon to find interactive children’s books to view online. https://girard.goalexandria.com/researcher#_
Children’s Programs
Lego Night – Monday, June 24th
Join us for Lego Building fun at Girard Public Library! Activities will be offered by library staff as well as free build time!
Community Cookie Night – Monday, May 13th
Join us for Community Cookie Night on Monday, May 13th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm! Join us to decorate sugar cookies! We will have cookies baked and frosting ready for you to decorate your cookies!
Building Strong Readers – April 2024
Building Strong Readers is the story time program for Girard Public Library.
Sessions are offered for Ages 0-5 on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am and for Ages 5-11 at 2:30 pm on Wednesday afternoons. Join us for stories, crafts, and activities.
Ag Day 2024
Join Girard Public Library for our 9th Ag Day! We will have a variety of presenters available to talk about various topics relating to agriculture. As we get confirmation for presenters, we will add their information to our list to keep everyone updated. The following...
Children’s Movie Afternoon – Wednesday, May 1st at 2:30 pm
Join us at Girard Public Library for a Children's Movie Afternoon! Enjoy a movie and some popcorn! Library staff will have 2 movies available. Those that attend will vote for the movie they would like to watch. Movie choices will be announced.
Homeschool Friday
Open to Homeschool Families! All ages welcome - if children are under 7 years of age, a parent/caregiver will need to be present during the program. A variety of games will be offered each week! Join in on Fridays from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm!
National Popcorn Day – January 19th
Stop by Girard Public Library for a bag of popcorn to celebrate National Popcorn Day on Friday, January 19th!
Paint Night – Monday, May 20th – 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Join us for a fun night of painting! Show off your creative side! $20 for 16x20 canvas per person Registration is encouraged to hold a spot for you. Please call 724-4317 or stop by the library to sign up. Walk-ins may be allowed if space is available.
Daycare Providers Information
To schedule a time to visit our library or for us to visit you, please call April in the Children’s Library.
Parents As Teachers
Parents As Teachers is a free, voluntary program designed to provide practical, timely information to families.
Story Time
Story time is scheduled throughout the year for children ages 0-11.
Girard Public Library
128 W. Prairie Ave.
Girard, Kansas 66743
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Mondays - 9:30am - 6pm (June - August)
Tuesdays - Thursdays - 9:30am - 6pm
Fridays - 9:30am - 5pm
Saturdays - 9:00am - 2:30pm
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