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Book Babies

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed especially for our youngest patrons (ages 0-23 months) and their parents or caregivers. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed especially for our youngest patrons (ages 0-23 months) and their parents or caregivers. 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.

Galloping to Derby

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Celebrate the Run for the Roses by creating your own fun and festive jockey silk. This program is for kids in grades K-2. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate the Run for the Roses by creating your own fun and festive jockey silk. This program is for kids in grades K-2. 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.

About Time

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

It’s about time you made time for a fun craft at the library. Get those creative cogs turning with your own classic collage clock! This program is for tweens in grades 3-5. No regi

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
It’s about time you made time for a fun craft at the library. Get those creative cogs turning with your own classic collage clock! This program is for tweens in grades 3-5. 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.

pink and blue steam icons in circle with the words steam for teens

STEAM for Teens

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens, join us monthly to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). This program is offered in partnership with Kentucky Cooperative Extension at Kentucky S

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
Teens, join us monthly to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). This program is offered in partnership with Kentucky Cooperative Extension at Kentucky State University and University of Kentucky. All teens in grades 6-12 a...

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.

Illustration of a river flowing through trees

Reading by the River

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ward Oates Amphitheatre at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Family
Event Details:

Meet us at the amphitheater for a traditional storytime!! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required.  This program will meet at Ward Oates Amphit

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Ward Oates Amphitheatre
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Meet us at the amphitheater for a traditional storytime!! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required.  This program will meet at Ward Oates Amphitheater, 520 West Main Street, Frankfort, KY (along the Kentucky River,...

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.

Parents and Tots

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
Event Details:

Young children (ages 2-3), accompanied by an adult, are introduced to simple stories, fingerplays, and activities. No registration required.   

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Young children (ages 2-3), accompanied by an adult, are introduced to simple stories, fingerplays, and activities. 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.

Book Babies

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed especially for our youngest patrons (ages 0-23 months) and their parents or caregivers. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed especially for our youngest patrons (ages 0-23 months) and their parents or caregivers. 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.

Button Bouquet

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Watch your imagination bloom by creating a gorgeous bouquet for someone special to you. This program is for kids in grades K-2. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Watch your imagination bloom by creating a gorgeous bouquet for someone special to you. This program is for kids in grades K-2. 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.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Open Table

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Expect the unexpected! Teens in grades 6-12, join us for an afternoon of fun playing a one-shot adventure. This session is intended for students who have played D&D casually, o

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Expect the unexpected! Teens in grades 6-12, join us for an afternoon of fun playing a one-shot adventure. This session is intended for students who have played D&D casually, or are brand new! Join this session to have a relaxed and fun afternoon...

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Preschool Storytime: Countdown to Kindergarten

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

Countdown to Kindergarten includes activities specially designed to help parents and kids (ages 4-5) get ready for Kindergarten. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Countdown to Kindergarten includes activities specially designed to help parents and kids (ages 4-5) get ready for Kindergarten. 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.

science beakers with colorful liquid on a blue background with science icons

Simple Science

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
PreK, School Age
Event Details:

Let’s get messy with simple science experiments that are fun for all ages. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: PreK, School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
Let’s get messy with simple science experiments that are fun for all ages. 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.

PokéClub

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Catching them all just got a little easier. Come trade cards, play games, or just socialize with like-minded poké-maniacs! Participants are welcome to bring gaming devices and c

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Catching them all just got a little easier. Come trade cards, play games, or just socialize with like-minded poké-maniacs! Participants are welcome to bring gaming devices and cards to trade and battle, but it is not required. The Library will hav...

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.

Book Babies

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed especially for our youngest patrons (ages 0-23 months) and their parents or caregivers. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed especially for our youngest patrons (ages 0-23 months) and their parents or caregivers. 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.

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Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly TAG meeting! Earn service hours, connect with others, and make your voice heard. All teens in grades 6-12 are welcome; registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion Group, Other
Event Details:
Join us for our monthly TAG meeting! Earn service hours, connect with others, and make your voice heard. All teens in grades 6-12 are welcome; registration is not required.  TAG provides teens (grades 6-12) with the opportunity to make a posi...

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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, Anne Shimojima

Story by Story: Anne Shimojima

Thursday, May 9, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 55
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. Performances run 45-60 minutes, followed by an up-to 30 minute discus...

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.

Beyond the Plate for Teens

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of cooking using the Library’s mobile kitchen! Learn kitchen skills, how to follow a recipe, and more during this hands-on workshop.  This program is o

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:
Join us for a fun night of cooking using the Library’s mobile kitchen! Learn kitchen skills, how to follow a recipe, and more during this hands-on workshop.  This program is offered in partnership with UK 4-H Cooperative Extension. This sessi...

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

Illustration of a river flowing through trees

Reading by the River

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ward Oates Amphitheatre at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Family
Event Details:

Meet us at the amphitheater for a traditional storytime!! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required.  This program will meet at Ward Oates Amphit

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Ward Oates Amphitheatre
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Meet us at the amphitheater for a traditional storytime!! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required.  This program will meet at Ward Oates Amphitheater, 520 West Main Street, Frankfort, KY (along the Kentucky River,...

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.

Scratch Art

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Make your mark on a colorful piece of art. This program is for kids in grades K-2. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Make your mark on a colorful piece of art. This program is for kids in grades K-2. 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.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Adventurer's League

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Expect the unexpected! Teens in grades 6-12, join us for an afternoon of fun playing a one-shot adventure. This session is intended for students who are experienced in D&D. If

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Expect the unexpected! Teens in grades 6-12, join us for an afternoon of fun playing a one-shot adventure. This session is intended for students who are experienced in D&D. If you have completed several major milestone campaigns like Dragons of S...

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.

Teen Homeschool Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us monthly for an hour of exploration. Art, science, games, and more – connect with other homeschool teens here. All homeschool teens in grades 6-12 are welcome; registra

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:
Join us monthly for an hour of exploration. Art, science, games, and more – connect with other homeschool teens here. All homeschool teens in grades 6-12 are welcome; registration is not required.  In May, say hello to Summer with DIY fr...

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

Super Secret Comic Society 3: Less Secret, More Super

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Come Join us for our third official meeting for fans of Comics and Manga! In our third "Secret Meeting" we will be focusing on the continuing adventures of our community comic page

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come Join us for our third official meeting for fans of Comics and Manga! In our third "Secret Meeting" we will be focusing on the continuing adventures of our community comic pages. No art skills are required to join Super Secret Comic Society....

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.

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.   In May, celebrate the end of the school year with a special Kentucky Humanities Kentucky Chautauqua© performance featuring Mar...

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.

Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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. Performances run 45-60 minutes, followed by an up-to 30 minute discus...

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.