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
Story Time – Building Strong Readers
Story Time programs - "Building Strong Readers" - will resume in January! Join us for stories and crafts!
Community Cookie Night – February 2026
Join us for Community Cookie Night! All Ages welcome! Girard Public Library will be having Community Cookie Night on Monday, February 9th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm! Library staff will have cookies and frosting ready for you to decorate and then enjoy! Let us know if you...
Children’s Movie Afternoon – Wednesday, January 28th at 2:30 pm
Join us at Girard Public Library for a Children's Movie Afternoon on Wednesday, January 28th at 2:30 pm! Enjoy a movie and some popcorn! Those that attend will get to vote for the movie they would like to watch. Choose from "Bad Guys 2" or "Smurfs" this month!
Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Girard Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20th at 9:30 am.
Monthly Game Night – Monday, January 26th
Join us for Monthly Game Night at Girard Public Library on Monday, January 26th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm! We are excited to offer a monthly game night at the library! ~ A variety of board games and card games will be available. ~ You are welcome to bring your own games...
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.
Girard Public Library
128 W. Prairie Ave.
Girard, Kansas 66743
► Library Hours
Mondays - 9:30am - 7pm (Sept - May)
Mondays - 9:30am - 6pm (June - August)
Tuesdays - Thursdays - 9:30am - 6pm
Fridays - 9:30am - 5pm
Saturdays - 9:00am - 2:30pm








