Garrard County

Garrard County Resources

Here are some amazing websites you can visit! Check them out and see what wonderful things they have to offer! Check out the Calendar below for some events you may want to attend.

“The Garrard County Public Library has a long history of dedicated service to the citizens of Garrard County. Today’s library is located on the site of the original Lancaster Library company, which was founded on March 5, 1814 with fifty-nine shareholders.”

https://garrardlibrary.org/index.asp

National Head Start Association

“Head Start is the national commitment to give every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed.”

nhsa.org

Together Counts

“The free resource center for healthy active living brought to you by Healthy LifeStars, a non-profit organization that is launching a generation of healthy kids through its innovative program, The LifeStar Challenge™”

Home

Peep and the Big Wide World

“The animated series Peep and the Big Wide World gives wings to the innovative idea of teaching science and math to preschoolers.”

http://peepandthebigwideworld.com/en/

My Big Little Adventure

“This website can quickly become your go-to place for ways to explore and learn together in your home, your neighborhood and in our city. Because this is a community initiative, other families will be part of this adventure network too.”

https://mybiglittleadventure.org/

united way of the Bluegrass

“When you aren’t sure where to turn for help, United Way of the Bluegrass is here. United Way helps individuals and families through crisis, and along their journeys to emerge stronger and more secure for the future.”

https://www.uwbg.org/

Vroom

“Vroom believes all parents want what’s best for their children. So we joined with scientists, researchers, and parents to take the science out of the lab and put it in the hands of caregivers.”

https://www.vroom.org/

National Geographic

https://www.uwbg.org/

Sesame Street

“Our hub is filled with Videos, playful learning activities, and way to help families stay physically and mentally  healthy”

https://www.sesamestreet.org/

PBS and KET

“We believe that the greatest teachers ignite a love of learning and a sense of possibility that motivates students to reach their full potential.” https://ket.pbslearningmedia.org/

“Garrard County is a county located in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.”

https://garrardcounty.us/

“Welcome to Garrard County Cooperative Extension. We’re part of the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University off-campus information network. Let us connect you to UKKSU and the world. We deliver information, education, and solutions. And we grow ideas into better communities, stronger local economies, and healthier lives. Contact us today and see how we can make a difference in your life.”

https://garrard.ca.uky.edu/

“The agency has dedicated resources to enable low income, disadvantaged and disabled families and individuals of all ages and ethnic backgrounds to attain skills, knowledge and motivation to become fully self-sufficient.”

http://www.bluegrasscommunityaction.org/

“Lots of simple and fun play based learning activities, resources and printable for teachers, parents and educators.”

https://www.learning4kids.net/