Library Closed through Monday, April 21

The Library will be closed through Monday, April 21, for flood repair. Digital services and collections (ebooks, eaudios, streaming movies, etc) are now available. 

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Paper Mosaic Art

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
:

Piece together a mosaic masterpiece! This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Please note: priority at this event will be given to families. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Piece together a mosaic masterpiece! This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Please note: priority at this event will be given to families. 

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.

Artist-at-Work: Annie LaForge

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Observe local fiber artist Annie LaForge as she demonstrates the art of weaving. No registration, just drop by!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Observe local fiber artist Annie LaForge as she demonstrates the art of weaving. No registration, just drop by!

Game dice rolled onto a table

RPG Demo Day: Trail of Cthulhu

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
:

Learn to play Trail of Cthulhu, the roleplaying game of investigative horror, occult mysteries, and terrors from beyond space and time! Join a party of hard-boiled jazz-age investigators on the trail of a gangland murderer.

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn to play Trail of Cthulhu, the roleplaying game of investigative horror, occult mysteries, and terrors from beyond space and time! Join a party of hard-boiled jazz-age investigators on the trail of a gangland murderer.

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.

Easter Closing

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Paul Sawyier Public Library

Closed for Easter

Closing
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Closed for Easter

Let's Talk About It

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.

April's topic is "Scarcity vs. Abundance".

No registration necessary. All are welcome!

Cancelled
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.

April's topic is "Scarcity vs. Abundance".

No registration necessary. All are welcome!

A Celebration of Poetry

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
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Join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month with readings by Kentucky poets David Cazden, Libby Falk Jones, and Samantha Ratcliffe. A signing will follow with books available for purchase.

Sponsored by Broadstone Books and PSPL.

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month with readings by Kentucky poets David Cazden, Libby Falk Jones, and Samantha Ratcliffe. A signing will follow with books available for purchase.

Sponsored by Broadstone Books and PSPL.

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.

Reduce, Reuse, and Read!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
:

Let’s put the art in earth and cultivate our creativity! This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Please note: priority at this event will be given to families. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let’s put the art in earth and cultivate our creativity! This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Please note: priority at this event will be given to families. 

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, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Thorn Hill Education Center at Off Site
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family
:

Catching them all just got a little easier. Come trade cards, play games, or just socialize with like-minded poké-maniacs!

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Thorn Hill Education Center
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!

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 person peeking above caution tape line reading "Mystery Book Group"

Mystery Book Group

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Capital City Museum at Off Site
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us for a meeting of the Mystery Book Group, where we will discuss Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier.

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Capital City Museum
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Join us for a meeting of the Mystery Book Group, where we will discuss Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier.

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.

Desert scene with investigators standing in front of pyramid

Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Masks of Nyarlathotep

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
:

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!

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: Basic Microsoft Excel (Part 1)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Kentucky Poets Laureate Reading

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History at Off Site
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
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Continue your celebration of Kentucky Writers' Day with PSPL as we host a reading by past Kentucky Poets Laureate Richard Taylor, Joe Survant, Sena Jeter Naslund, Maureen Morehead, Frank X Walker, George Ella Lyon, Jeff Worley, Crystal Wilkinson,

Open
Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 77
Event Details:

Continue your celebration of Kentucky Writers' Day with PSPL as we host a reading by past Kentucky Poets Laureate Richard Taylor, Joe Survant, Sena Jeter Naslund, Maureen Morehead, Frank X Walker, George Ella Lyon, Jeff Worley, Crystal Wilkinson,

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.

FAFSA Workshop with KHEAA

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Thorn Hill Education Center at Off Site
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
:

Are you attending college in the fall and looking for guidance regarding FAFSA? Look no further! KHEAA will be providing a presentation about how to fill out FAFSA as well as an opportunity to fill it out on site with their assistance.

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Thorn Hill Education Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Are you attending college in the fall and looking for guidance regarding FAFSA? Look no further! KHEAA will be providing a presentation about how to fill out FAFSA as well as an opportunity to fill it out on site with their assistance.

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.

Newspaper Flower Bouquets

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
:

Watch your imagination bloom by creating a gorgeous bouquet for someone special to you. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Watch your imagination bloom by creating a gorgeous bouquet for someone special to you. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. 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.

Speculative Fiction Book Group

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Capital City Museum at Off Site
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us for a meeting of the Speculative Fiction Book Group, where we will discuss Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Capital City Museum
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Join us for a meeting of the Speculative Fiction Book Group, where we will discuss Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.

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.

Grow Your Own Bean!

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Family
:

Plant a bean and watch it grow! Take it home, as well as a tree sapling from ReForest Frankfort.  This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Plant a bean and watch it grow! Take it home, as well as a tree sapling from ReForest Frankfort.  This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. 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.

Parents and Tots

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
:

Young children (ages 2-3), accompanied by an adult, are introduced to simple stories, fingerplays, and activities. 

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. 

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, April 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed especially for our youngest patrons (ages 0-23 months) and their parents or caregivers. 

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. 

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.

Nature Weaving

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age
:

Take the beauty of nature and weave a beautiful work 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:

Take the beauty of nature and weave a beautiful work 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.

Book Discussion: Circe

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us to discuss this year's One Book One Frankfort selection, Circe by Madeline Miller.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this year's One Book One Frankfort selection, Circe by Madeline Miller.

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.

Pool Noodle Horses

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
:

Race to the library to celebrate the Run for the Roses. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Please note: priority at this event will be given to families. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Race to the library to celebrate the Run for the Roses. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Please note: priority at this event will be given to families. 

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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
PreK
:

Join us for stories, songs, crafts and other activities for preschoolers, ages 4-5. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, crafts and other activities for preschoolers, ages 4-5. 

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.

Simple Science

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Family
:

Let’s get messy with simple science experiments that are fun for all ages.  We will be experimenting with water. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration requried. 

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Let’s get messy with simple science experiments that are fun for all ages.  We will be experimenting with water. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration requried. 

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 Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Special Collections at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
:

Expect the unexpected! Teens in grades 6-12, join us for an afternoon of fun playing a one-shot adventure. Beginners and experienced players welcome.  Registration is required and begins Monday, April 21. 

Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Special Collections
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Expect the unexpected! Teens in grades 6-12, join us for an afternoon of fun playing a one-shot adventure. Beginners and experienced players welcome.  Registration is required and begins Monday, April 21. 

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.