Library Closed through Sunday, April 27

The Library will be closed to the public through Sunday, April 27, for flood repair.

We will begin offering curbside pick-up on Wednesday, April 23. This service will be available Wednesday-Friday (10:00am-6:00pm) and Saturday (10:00am-2:00pm). Curbside service will not be available on Sunday.

Patrons may place holds online through their account or by calling the Library at 352-2665 beginning Tuesday, April 22, at 10:00am. Library staff will contact patrons to schedule a pick-up date and time once their items are ready.

Library History

Front of library (cropped)

Library History Timeline

  • 1906: the Woman’s Club of Frankfort decided that Kentucky’s capital city was in need of a public library
  • 1908: Frankfort’s first public library opened on December 12
  • 1925: plans were made to secure a more permanent home for the public library and the Woman’s Club
  • 1955: bookmobile service begins
  • 1965: bookmobile and library combine as the Paul Sawyier Public Library
  • 1976: Fountain Place location opens
  • 2006: new state-of-the-art building on Wapping Street opens
  • 2018: building expansion

See our Library History Gallery for more information.

Where Did the Name "Paul Sawyier Public Library" Come From?

Curious about the name Paul Sawyier? Check out our history and gallery information for this local artist.

Paul Sawyier Originals Collection