Children’s
Children Navigation
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.
Children’s Library
Check “Checking Out Materials for All Ages” and “Late Policies” for full check-out guidelines.
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Special Guest – Ruth Zimmerman
Building Strong Readers
Building Strong Readers is the story time program at Girard Public Library. We will begin our sessions for Ages 0-5 on September 4th. Sessions for Ages 5-11 will begin on September 4th. Sessions will be available for Ages 0-5 at 10:00 am on Wednesday mornings and sessions for Ages 5-11 will be held at 2:30 pm on Wednesday afternoons. Join us for stories, crafts, and games.
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Movie Afternoons
Our Children’s Movie Afternoons will resume in September. Movie Afternoons are typically held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 2:30 pm. Library staff will have 2 movies available – those attending will vote for the movie they would like to watch. Snacks and drinks will be served to those who attend. Please, if your child plans on attending the movie, they do need to stay the entire time.
Upcoming Movie Afternoons: August 28th, September 25th, and October 23rd
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Community Game Night
Join us for Community Game Night on Monday, August 12th for a night of fun! We will have outdoor water games for everyone to enjoy!
Come one, come all- we would love to have you join us!
Snacks and drinks will be served to those who attend.
Upcoming Game Nights: August 12th (4:45 pm); September 9th (5:30 pm)
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Lego Nights
Girard Public Library hosts a monthly Lego Night on the last Monday of the month. Snacks and drinks are served to those who attend.
Join us for Lego Night on Monday, August 26th from 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm.
Upcoming Lego Nights: August 26th (4:45 pm); and September 30th
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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.
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Capstone Interactive
Visit our Online Card Catalog – through the tab near 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#_
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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.
