Event List

Kentucky Shakespeare teaches the foundations of stage combat and safety, using swordplay or hand-to-hand combat, culminating in a staged fight at the end of the workshop. This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 3-12 in the fall.

Join us for a meeting of the Kentucky Book Group, where we will discuss The Act of Disappearing by Nathan Gower.

Meet the raptors! Learn the natural history, species statistics, and their individual stories of some of the birds of prey being cared by Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required.

Pop! Pop! Fizz! Fizz! Oh, what a beautiful piece of art it is. 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. 

Drop in between 10:30 AM-12:30 PM to unwind and engage with our sensory friendly self-guided activities, where kids can play and create at their own pace. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult.

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.

July's topic is reverse racism.

No registration necessary. All are welcome!

Join Eileen Yanoviak as she reads from and discusses her new book, The Tenacious Nurse Nichols: An Unsung African American Civil War Hero. A book signing will follow, with copies available for purchase from Capital City Museum.

Come and play at the Library! Drop in anytime between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM to check out our obstacle course and other fun activities! This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Join us for a meeting of the Mystery Book Group, where we will discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.

Untold riches, ultimate power, undying glory, and gruesome death await you in The Dark Tower! Cursed and forgotten beneath the desert sands centuries ago, a lost city remains torn between two warring gods!

The summer is the perfect time to adopt a new plant! Of course, every new plant needs a home. Let’s paint a plant pot for your very own new succulent. This program is for teens entering grades 6-12 in the fall.

Are you an introvert in search of a book club? Or maybe you just need a quiet spot for some reading and relaxation? Join us at Mortimer Bibb's Public House for a Silent Book Club!

Stop by anytime between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM and enjoy the incredible bubble tent! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required. 

Please note: latex balloons will be used during this program. 

Are you new to modern board games, but don’t know where to start? A seasoned board game fan looking for a group? Whether you’re new to the hobby or an old pro, join us as we play board games from the PSPL collection.

First we make the slime, then we decorate the slime. Learn how to make slime from scratch and then use color, glitter, and beads to theme your custom slime.  This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 3-12 in the fall.

Piece together some fun with puzzles for everyone. Drop in anytime between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM to explore a variety of puzzles. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

To honor the 250th anniversary of the establishment of Leestown in July 1775, this presentation and accompanying booklet will offer a brief look into Leestown, the first settlement of Franklin County, and shares the stories of the many people and

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

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

You bring your imagination and we’ll provide the supplies!  Drop in anytime between 10:30 AM-12:30 PM to create beautiful works of art. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Join PSPL and Capital Pride KY for Capital Pride Presents, a community discussion where everyone is invited to ask questions and discuss topics related to the LGBTQ+ community.

July's discussion topic is "Queerness and Disability".

Untold riches, ultimate power, undying glory, and gruesome death await you in The Dark Tower! Cursed and forgotten beneath the desert sands centuries ago, a lost city remains torn between two warring gods!

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with ice cream! Everyone is welcome to drop in between 11:00 AM-6:00 PM and enjoy an ice cream treat with us!