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.

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QWERTY Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Are you someone who is interested in elevating your typing skills? Look no further!

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

Are you someone who is interested in elevating your typing skills? Look no further!

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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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 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. 

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

Career Services Assistance

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

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!

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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!

Beyond the Plate for Families

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Family

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.  We will be making and tasting homemade soft pretzels. 

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Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Workshop, Other
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.  We will be making and tasting homemade soft pretzels. 

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.

Story by Story: Adam Booth

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
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.

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.

Fake Cakes

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

Fake it till you make it! Create a fake cake that will look good enough to eat. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

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

Fake it till you make it! Create a fake cake that will look good enough to eat. 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.

Brainteasers!

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age

Ever wondered how a Rubik’s Cube works? We’ll learn how to solve one, along with other brain-bending puzzles! This program is for tweens in grades 3-5. No registration required. 

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

Ever wondered how a Rubik’s Cube works? We’ll learn how to solve one, along with other brain-bending puzzles! 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.

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Yoga for Beginners

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

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.

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a monthly discussion group where we read a variety of nonfiction selections. In May, we will discuss What an Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman.

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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 May, we will discuss What an Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman.

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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Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Masks of Nyarlathotep

Wednesday, May 7, 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!

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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!

Homeschool Art Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Family

Families with students in grades K-12 will explore art history, techniques, and mediums in our homeschool art club. No registration required. 

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

Families with students in grades K-12 will explore art history, techniques, and mediums in our homeschool art club. 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.

Death Comes at First Light: An Evening with Author Jocelyne Waddle

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults

Do you believe in second chances, or are some wounds too deep to heal?

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

Do you believe in second chances, or are some wounds too deep to heal?

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

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

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

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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)

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.

Reading on the Hill

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Thorn Hill Education Center at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Join us in the garden at Thorn Hill Learning Center for a traditional storytime. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. 

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

Join us in the garden at Thorn Hill Learning Center for a traditional storytime. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Registration is not 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.

Spring Gifts

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Create a variety of gifts for someone special.  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. 

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

Create a variety of gifts for someone special.  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.

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Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series: The Lafayette Bicentennial

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Gilbert du Motier, better known worldwide as the Marquis de Lafayette, was a military hero of the American Revolution and a visionary architect of democracy, freedom, and human rights.

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

Gilbert du Motier, better known worldwide as the Marquis de Lafayette, was a military hero of the American Revolution and a visionary architect of democracy, freedom, and human rights.

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.

Spring Job Fair

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a job? Start here!

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Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Looking for a job? Start here!

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: Intro to Debate and Public Speaking

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Art, science, games, and more – connect with other homeschool teens here. In May, we will be learning the basics of public speaking and debate with District 1 Magistrate, Sherry Sebastian.

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

Art, science, games, and more – connect with other homeschool teens here. In May, we will be learning the basics of public speaking and debate with District 1 Magistrate, Sherry Sebastian.

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, May 13, 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, May 5.

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Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Special Collections
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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, May 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.

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
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Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room

Kentucky's Packhorse Librarians

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join author Nicki Jacobsmeyer as she reads from and discusses her new book, Kentucky's Packhorse Librarians. A book signing will follow, with copies available for purchase.

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

Join author Nicki Jacobsmeyer as she reads from and discusses her new book, Kentucky's Packhorse Librarians. A book signing will follow, with copies available for purchase.

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.

Get to Know Kanopy

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an informational session on how to sign-up and utilize the library’s digital collection, Kanopy. Participants will learn how to properly search, download, and interact with content available through Kanopy.

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

Join us for an informational session on how to sign-up and utilize the library’s digital collection, Kanopy. Participants will learn how to properly search, download, and interact with content available through Kanopy.

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.

Yoga for Beginners

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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.

Desert scene with investigators standing in front of pyramid

Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Masks of Nyarlathotep

Wednesday, May 14, 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!

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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!