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Monoprinting

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Leave your mark! Learn monoprinting techniques and design your own custom stamps.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.

Simple Science: Scent-sational Slime

10:30am–12:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let’s get messy with simple science experiments! Drop in between 10:30 AM-12:30 PM to experiment with a variety of scented slime. 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.

Simple Science: Sensational Slime

4:30pm–6:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let’s get messy with simple science experiments! Drop in between 4:30 PM-6:30 PM to experiment with a variety of slime. 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.

Enviropods

10:00am–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Enviropods is a three-day program from the UK Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences that introduces 7th, 8th, and 9th graders to the techniques scientists use to study earth and climate-related hazards.

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.

Tween Art Bash

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Discover new and different ways to create art! This program is for kids entering grades 3-5 in the fall. 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.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Open
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 entering grades 6-12 in the Fall, join us for an afternoon of fun playing a one-shot adventure. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 7. 

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.

Enviropods

10:00am–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Enviropods is a three-day program from the UK Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences that introduces 7th, 8th, and 9th graders to the techniques scientists use to study earth and climate-related hazards.

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.

Happy Jack's Farm Day

10:30am–12:30pm
Family
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other Location
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Explore Happy Jack's Farm with us! 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.

Happy Jack's Farm Day

6:00pm–8:00pm
Family
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other Location
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Explore Happy Jack's Farm with us! 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.

Enviropods

10:00am–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Enviropods is a three-day program from the UK Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences that introduces 7th, 8th, and 9th graders to the techniques scientists use to study earth and climate-related hazards.

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.

Intro to Stage Fighting with Kentucky Shakespeare

6:30pm–7:30pm
School Age, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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.

Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky

11:00am–12:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Thorn Hill Education Center
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

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.

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.

Fizzy Painting

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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. 

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.

Sensory Seekers

10:30am–12:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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.

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.

Obstacle Course Day!

4:30pm–6:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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. 

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: Planter Painting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

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.

Havyn's Bubble Bliss

10:30am–1:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

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. 

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 and Teen DIY Slime Bar

1:30pm–2:30pm
School Age, Teens
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

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.

Puzzle Palooza

4:30pm–6:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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. 

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.

Art Exploration

10:30am–12:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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. 

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.

Ice Cream Social

11:00am–6:00pm
Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

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!

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.