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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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. 

Cancelled
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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.

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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. 

Cancelled
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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. 

Cancelled
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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. 

Cancelled
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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. 

Cancelled
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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.

Cancelled
Closed
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Registration Required
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
Thorn Hill Education Center at Off Site
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. 

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

Cancelled
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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. 

Cancelled
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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. 

Cancelled
Closed
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Registration Required
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, 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.

Parents and Tots

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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. 

Cancelled
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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 Discussion: Circe

Tuesday, April 29, 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.

Cancelled
Closed
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Registration Required
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.

Tween Photography Club: Photo Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Capital City Museum at Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age

Welcome back to Photo Club! We’ll be trying to find and recreate 10 photos from around the library. Try your best to get the angles and framing just right! This program is for tweens in grades 3-5. No registration required. 

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Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Capital City Museum
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Welcome back to Photo Club! We’ll be trying to find and recreate 10 photos from around the library. Try your best to get the angles and framing just right! 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, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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. 

Cancelled
View Details
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.

Capital Pride Presents

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Capital City Museum at Off Site
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

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.

April's discussion topic is "Queerness in Comics".

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

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.

April's discussion topic is "Queerness in Comics".

Desert scene with investigators standing in front of pyramid

Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Masks of Nyarlathotep

Wednesday, April 30, 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 Sewing Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Family

Homeschool families with children in grades K-12, stitch up some fun with basic sewing 101.  This month we will be making scented sachets. No registration required. 

Cancelled
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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:

Homeschool families with children in grades K-12, stitch up some fun with basic sewing 101.  This month we will be making scented sachets. 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.

Teen Craft: Painting Swap

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Thorn Hill Education Center at Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Bring a friend to this collaborative craft! You’ll start the painting and switch with a friend every 10 minutes to create a teamwork powered creation.

All interested teens are welcome to attend. No registration required. 

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

Bring a friend to this collaborative craft! You’ll start the painting and switch with a friend every 10 minutes to create a teamwork powered creation.

All interested teens are welcome to attend. 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.

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, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Capital City Museum at Off Site
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a meeting of Breakfast with a Book, where we will discuss The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy.

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

Join us for a meeting of Breakfast with a Book, where we will discuss The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy.

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.

Reading on the Hill

Friday, May 2, 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.

Cosmic Celebration

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Come to the party, you will! Celebrate everyone’s favorite space adventure movies with galactic snacks and cosmic crafts.   This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

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

Come to the party, you will! Celebrate everyone’s favorite space adventure movies with galactic snacks and cosmic crafts.   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.

Charity Chix with Stix

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Work together to make hand made items for those in our community in crisis or in need.

This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Work together to make hand made items for those in our community in crisis or in need.

Tie Dye Candy Creations

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

Take your candy making to the next level using tie dye. This program is for kids in grades K-2. No registration required. 

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

Take your candy making to the next level using tie dye. 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.