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Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Special Collections 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 evening of fun continuing our adventure that will span several sessions. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Regi...

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 evening of fun continuing our adventure that will span several sessions. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Registration is required and begins Monday, December 9.

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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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Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series Pop-Up - Benefactors of Posterity: An Explicit Reckoning with the Filson Historical Society's Past

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Dr. Daniel Gifford as he discusses his latest book, Benefactors of Posterity: The Founding Era of the Filson Historical Society, 1884-1899. Founded in 1884, the Filson Cl...

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

Join Dr. Daniel Gifford as he discusses his latest book, Benefactors of Posterity: The Founding Era of the Filson Historical Society, 1884-1899.

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

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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. 

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.

Pinecone Animal Ornaments

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Is your tree looking a little bear?  Build a new animal ornament to fill in that empty space! This program is for tweens in grades 3-5. No registration required. 

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

Is your tree looking a little bear?  Build a new animal ornament to fill in that empty space! 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.

Book Babies

Wednesday, December 18, 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. 

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.

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Yoga for Beginners

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Certified yoga instructor Grace Rogers will lead participants in breathing exercises, simple physical postures with some flowing in between, and relaxation. Please wear comfortable...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Certified yoga instructor Grace Rogers will lead participants in breathing exercises, simple physical postures with some flowing in between, and relaxation. Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat if you have one.

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, December 18, 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!

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Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meeting! Earn service hours, connect with others, and make your voice heard.TAG provides teens grades 6-12 with the opportunity to...

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meeting! Earn service hours, connect with others, and make your voice heard.

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.

Family Storytime

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Meet us in the Program Room for a traditional storytime!! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required.  

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

Meet us in the Program Room for a traditional storytime!! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. 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.

Christmas - Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Paul Sawyier Public Library

The Library will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after Christmas.

Closing
Branches:
Paul Sawyier Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after Christmas.

Game On!

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Roll the dice, draw the cards, and let the games begin! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required. 

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

Roll the dice, draw the cards, and let the games begin! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. 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 Discussion Group

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a meeting of the Speculative Fiction Book Group, where we will discuss Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree. This book discussion group is for those who enjoy...

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 Speculative Fiction Book Group, where we will discuss Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree.

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.

Noon Year's Eve

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for a New Year’s Eve celebration with lots of games, crafts, and noisemakers! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required. 

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

Join us for a New Year’s Eve celebration with lots of games, crafts, and noisemakers! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. 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.

New Year's Day - Closed

All Day
Paul Sawyier Public Library

The Library will be closed New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Paul Sawyier Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed New Year's Day.

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

Friday, January 3, 2025 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 Sanctuary by William Faulkner.This book discussion group is for people who enjoy reading a variety o...

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 Sanctuary by William Faulkner.

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.

Board Game Day: Codenames

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 b...

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

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.

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, January 7, 2025 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. Get help with job searches, resumes, cover letters, interview tutoring, training options, soft skill improvement, and more!

Get to Know Kanopy

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that your library card is the key to unlocking a trove of free digital content? From binge-worthy movies and best-selling eBooks to creative tutorials and ancestral da...

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

Did you know that your library card is the key to unlocking a trove of free digital content? From binge-worthy movies and best-selling eBooks to creative tutorials and ancestral data, you can explore it all right from your mobile device.

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.

Person practicing yoga

Yoga for Beginners

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Certified yoga instructor Grace Rogers will lead participants in breathing exercises, simple physical postures with some flowing in between, and relaxation. Please wear comfortable...

Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Certified yoga instructor Grace Rogers will lead participants in breathing exercises, simple physical postures with some flowing in between, and relaxation. Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat if you have one.

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.

Nonfiction Discussion Group

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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 monthly discussion group where we read a variety of nonfiction selections. In January, we will discuss The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon.If you hav...

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

Join us for a monthly discussion group where we read a variety of nonfiction selections. In January, we will discuss The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon.

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, January 8, 2025 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!

Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series - Beyond the Founders: The Filson Historical Society and the Growth of the History Professions in Kentucky

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In his 2024 book Benefactors of Posterity, Daniel Gifford explored the motivations and activities of early history advocates and institution-builders who established the Filson His...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

In his 2024 book Benefactors of Posterity, Daniel Gifford explored the motivations and activities of early history advocates and institution-builders who established the Filson Historical Society in Louisville in 1884.

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 Make Candy Sushi

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Prefer Swedish Fish to raw fish? Then you will love making (and eating) candy sushi! This program is for tweens and teens in grades 3-12. No registration required. 

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

Prefer Swedish Fish to raw fish? Then you will love making (and eating) candy sushi! This program is for tweens and teens in grades 3-12. No registration required. 

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.

Parents and Tots

Monday, January 13, 2025 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. 

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.