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
Paint Night – Monday, July 29th – 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!
Printmaking Workshop – August 5th at 5:15 pm
Join us for our Summer Reading Programs and activities!
Community Craft Night – Monday, August 12th
Join us for Community Craft Night on Monday, August 12th from 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm! Get creative with us! We will be making book page flowers. Supplies provided.
Children’s Movie Afternoon – Wednesday, August 28th 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.
Lego Night – Monday, July 22nd
Join us for Lego Building fun at Girard Public Library! Activities will be offered by library staff as well as free build time!
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