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
Community Bingo Night – November 2025
Join us for Community Bingo Night! Girard Public Library will be having Community Bingo Night on Monday, November 10th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm! Have some Bingo fun and win prizes! Books, movies, and more! All attendees will receive 1 bingo card. Additional cards will...
Children’s Movie Afternoon – Wednesday, November 19th at 2:30 pm
Join us at Girard Public Library for a Children's Movie Afternoon! Enjoy a movie and some popcorn!
Pumpkin Book Craft Night
Stop by the library to make your own pumpkin or jack o' lantern from a recycled book! Come and go - you can still come even if you can't get here by 5:00 pm! Step by step directions and supplies to decorate your creation will be available. Lots of folding - 3 folds...
Monthly Game Night – Monday, October 27th
Join us for Lego Building fun at Girard Public Library! Activities will be offered by library staff as well as free build time!
Annual Used Book Sale – NEW DATES
Mark your calendars - the 2025 Annual Used Book Sale will be held OCTOBER 1ST - OCTOBER 11TH! 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...
Story Time – Building Strong Readers
Join us for our Summer Reading Programs and activities!
Ag Day 2025 Presenters and Contests
10th Ag Day at Girard Public Library Make plans to join us for Ag Day 2025! We will have a variety of Ag stations for attendees to enjoy! Information will be updated as we get confirmation from our presenters who generously donate their time to make this event...
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.
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
► Phone
► Fax
Our Location
Quick Links
