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Homeschool Club: Kentucky Chautauqua® presents Mary Carson Breckinridge: Call the Midwife

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
PreK, School Age, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Homeschool families with children of all ages, join us for an hour of exploration. No registration required.   In May, celebrate the end of the school year with a spec...

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: PreK, School Age, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Homeschool families with children of all ages, join us for an hour of exploration. No registration required.  

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Map showing parts of book covers superimposed over map of Kentucky counties reading "Kentucky Book Group"

Kentucky Book Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a meeting of the Kentucky Book Group, where we will discuss Wrecked by Heather Henson. In celebration of our state’s rich literary tradition, this book group fo...

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Join us for a meeting of the Kentucky Book Group, where we will discuss Wrecked by Heather Henson.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

The Anne Frank House: A Virtual Reality Experience

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Computer Teaching Lab at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Embark on a transformative journey as we bring to life the inspiring narrative of Anne Frank in an unprecedented manner. Through the immersive power of virtual reality, patrons wil...

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Computer Teaching Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Embark on a transformative journey as we bring to life the inspiring narrative of Anne Frank in an unprecedented manner.

VR Demo Day: Among Us

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ever wanted to try virtual reality? Join us for a multiplayer VR experience with Meta Quest 3! In May, we will play Among Us VR. Immerse yourself in the game of teamwork and sub...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ever wanted to try virtual reality? Join us for a multiplayer VR experience with Meta Quest 3!

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Let's Talk About It

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Let's talk about it! Join Focus on Race Relations (FORR) and PSPL for a community discussion of race-related issues in Frankfort and beyond. In May, the topic will be white priv...

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Let's talk about it! Join Focus on Race Relations (FORR) and PSPL for a community discussion of race-related issues in Frankfort and beyond.

In May, the topic will be white privilege - real or not?

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

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Mystery Book Group

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a meeting of the Mystery Book Group, where we will discuss The Coworker by Freida McFadden. The Mystery Book Group meets on the fourth Monday of each month...

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Join us for a meeting of the Mystery Book Group, where we will discuss The Coworker by Freida McFadden.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Pair of sneakers

Reading in Stride

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Orlando Brown House at Off Site
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for for PSPL's walking book discussion group, Reading in Stride! Participants will enjoy the benefits of active movement and a dose of sunshine paired with a good book and ...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Orlando Brown House
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Join us for for PSPL's walking book discussion group, Reading in Stride! Participants will enjoy the benefits of active movement and a dose of sunshine paired with a good book and new friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Masks of Nyarlathotep

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It is the year 1925, and the stars are almost right! Hidden cults spread their malign influence across the globe. In the dark corners of the Earth, a god mad in shape and purpose w...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

It is the year 1925, and the stars are almost right! Hidden cults spread their malign influence across the globe. In the dark corners of the Earth, a god mad in shape and purpose waits to unmake the world!

The Anne Frank House: A Virtual Reality Experience

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Computer Teaching Lab at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Embark on a transformative journey as we bring to life the inspiring narrative of Anne Frank in an unprecedented manner. Through the immersive power of virtual reality, patrons wil...

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Computer Teaching Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Embark on a transformative journey as we bring to life the inspiring narrative of Anne Frank in an unprecedented manner.

Image of a hand holding up a book

Marketing Your Masterpiece: How to Maximize Exposure and Sales of Your Self-Published Book

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Kentucky authors Liz Carey and Bill Carman as they teach you how to maximize the exposure and sales of your self-published book through social media, print advertising, and in...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:

Join Kentucky authors Liz Carey and Bill Carman as they teach you how to maximize the exposure and sales of your self-published book through social media, print advertising, and in-person sales.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Pair of sneakers

Reading in Stride

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Orlando Brown House at Off Site
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for for PSPL's walking book discussion group, Reading in Stride! Participants will enjoy the benefits of active movement and a dose of sunshine paired with a good book and ...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Orlando Brown House
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Join us for for PSPL's walking book discussion group, Reading in Stride! Participants will enjoy the benefits of active movement and a dose of sunshine paired with a good book and new friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Masks of Nyarlathotep

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It is the year 1925, and the stars are almost right! Hidden cults spread their malign influence across the globe. In the dark corners of the Earth, a god mad in shape and purpose w...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

It is the year 1925, and the stars are almost right! Hidden cults spread their malign influence across the globe. In the dark corners of the Earth, a god mad in shape and purpose waits to unmake the world!

Back to the Basics: An Introduction to Basic Computer Operations

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In today’s world, having basic computer literacy is essential. It involves understanding the functions of a computer, the internet, software, and more. Back to the Basics is a digi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

In today’s world, having basic computer literacy is essential. It involves understanding the functions of a computer, the internet, software, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Graphic showing coffee cup balanced on a stack of books reading "Breakfast with a Book at the Paul Sawyier Public Library"

Breakfast with a Book

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a meeting of Breakfast with a Book, where we will discuss My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. This book discussion group is for people who enjoy reading a variety...

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Join us for a meeting of Breakfast with a Book, where we will discuss My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Meow Mixer

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
PreK, School Age, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

It's kitten season, and L.I.F.E. House for Animals will be on-hand with some adorable (and adoptable) felines! Drop in the River Room between 1:00pm and 3:00pm to visit with the ca...

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: PreK, School Age, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

It's kitten season, and L.I.F.E. House for Animals will be on-hand with some adorable (and adoptable) felines!

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Frankfort Civil War Round Table: Revisiting Civil War Memory and the Filson Club, 1884-1899

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drawing from his forthcoming book Benefactors of Posterity: The Founding Era of the Filson Historical Society, 1884-1899, Dr. Daniel Gifford revisits long-held assumptions about th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Drawing from his forthcoming book Benefactors of Posterity: The Founding Era of the Filson Historical Society, 1884-1899, Dr.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Career Services Assistance

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet with a representative from the Kentucky Career Center for free one-on-one employment and training assistance. Get help with job searches, resumes, cover letters, interview tut...

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Meet with a representative from the Kentucky Career Center for free one-on-one employment and training assistance.

Pair of sneakers

Reading in Stride

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Orlando Brown House at Off Site
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for for PSPL's walking book discussion group, Reading in Stride! Participants will enjoy the benefits of active movement and a dose of sunshine paired with a good book and ...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Orlando Brown House
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Join us for for PSPL's walking book discussion group, Reading in Stride! Participants will enjoy the benefits of active movement and a dose of sunshine paired with a good book and new friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

PRIDE at PSPL: DIY Rainbow Doormat

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a colorful statement piece for your front door!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Create a colorful statement piece for your front door!

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Tech Café: An Introduction to Hoopla

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you someone who wants to enhance your digital skills? Maybe you're interested in knowing more about the latest tech trends? Or, are you simply searching for answers on how to b...

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Are you someone who wants to enhance your digital skills? Maybe you're interested in knowing more about the latest tech trends? Or, are you simply searching for answers on how to block spam, secure passwords, and/or prevent from being hacked.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Photo of storyteller, Dovie Thomason

Story by Story: Dovie Thomason

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join PSPL for Story by Story, a monthly series for adults and teens, where storytellers from around the country share stories reflecting diverse cultures, beliefs, and experiences....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 72
Event Details:

Join PSPL for Story by Story, a monthly series for adults and teens, where storytellers from around the country share stories reflecting diverse cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Masks of Nyarlathotep

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It is the year 1925, and the stars are almost right! Hidden cults spread their malign influence across the globe. In the dark corners of the Earth, a god mad in shape and purpose w...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

It is the year 1925, and the stars are almost right! Hidden cults spread their malign influence across the globe. In the dark corners of the Earth, a god mad in shape and purpose waits to unmake the world!

Pretend the Ball is Named Jim Crow: An Evening with Poet Dorian Hairston

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join poet Dorian Hairston as he reads from and discusses Pretend the Ball is Named Jim Crow. In his first collection of poetry, Hairston explores the life and legacy of J...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join poet Dorian Hairston as he reads from and discusses Pretend the Ball is Named Jim Crow.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.

Summer Reading Kick-off Pool Party

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Juniper Hill Aquatic Center at Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Register for the 2024 Summer Reading Program beginning May 28 and receive a ticket to the pool party of your choice! Pool Parties will be held at Juniper Hill Aquatic Center from 7...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Juniper Hill Aquatic Center
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Register for the 2024 Summer Reading Program beginning May 28 and receive a ticket to the pool party of your choice!

Disclaimer(s)

Programs and events are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify library staff.