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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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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. 

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.

Rotary History Group

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

monthly meeting

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

monthly meeting

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
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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. 

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
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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
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
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
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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.

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!

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!

The Garden Club of Frankfort - Flower Show Judges Guild

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is the monthly meeting of The Garden Club of Frankfort's KY Flower Show Judges Guild. We meet to teach and practice National Garden Clubs Inc. Flower Designs.

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

This is the monthly meeting of The Garden Club of Frankfort's KY Flower Show Judges Guild. We meet to teach and practice National Garden Clubs Inc. Flower Designs.

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. 

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.

Bluegrass Writers Coalition

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The monthly meeting of Bluegrass writers coalition, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to motivate writers and promote literacy and literature throughout Kentucky

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

The monthly meeting of Bluegrass writers coalition, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to motivate writers and promote literacy and literature throughout Kentucky

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?

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
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.

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. 

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.

Central KY Stitchers

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A gathering of cross stitchers and embroiderers who will spend the day stitching and sharing about their hobby.

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

A gathering of cross stitchers and embroiderers who will spend the day stitching and sharing about their hobby.

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. 

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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 66
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.

Friends of PSPL Regular Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Regular monthly meeting of the Friends of PSPL.

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

Regular monthly meeting of the Friends of PSPL.

Capital Pride KY Board Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Board Meeting

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

Monthly Board Meeting

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!

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.

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.

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, 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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
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.

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.

Together Frankfort

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Sower Board Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly coordinator’s meeting

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

Monthly coordinator’s meeting