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

Children’s Christmas Party – AGES 5-11

Join us for a Christmas Party - AGES 5-11 - at Girard Public Library! Sign up is limited to the first 30 children and is now open. Have fun with Christmas stories, a Christmas craft, and games! Kids will get to decorate their own cookie!

Grab & Go Christmas Crafts – December 2024

Stop by Girard Public Library to get a "Grab & Go" Christmas Craft to complete at home! A variety of projects will be available for multiple skill levels. Something for everyone!

Lego Night – Monday, December 16th

Join us for Lego Building fun at Girard Public Library! Activities will be offered by library staff as well as free build time!

Children’s Movie Afternoon – Wednesday, December 11th at 2:30 pm

Join us at Girard Public Library for a Children's Movie Afternoon! Enjoy a movie and some popcorn!

Paint Night – Monday, September 23rd – 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....

Story Time

Join us for our Summer Reading Programs and activities!

Annual Used Book Sale

Stop in to Girard Public Library to shop at our Annual Used Book Sale! Something for everyone! Adult Fiction and Nonfiction, Young Adult Fiction and Nonfiction, and Children's Fiction and Nonfiction! Support Girard Public Library and add more books to your home...

Printmaking Workshop – August 5th at 5:15 pm

Join us for our Summer Reading Programs and activities!

Happy Soil: The Community Living Beneath Our Feet

Girard Public Library has partnered with Crawford County Conservation District to offer a program titled "Happy Soil: The Community Living Beneath Our Feet." Guest Speaker, Brigham Joy, will be presenting an interactive program about soil and the living things in the...

Homeschool

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! Information for the upcoming school year will be added as details are...

Animal Adaptations – PSU Nature Reach

Join us for program presented by Pittsburg State University's Nature Reach! Live animals will be on site, including: snake, frog, turtle, salamander, and opossum.

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.

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