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Nature-Based Storytelling through Dance

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:
Spring is in the air as the natural world prepares with days growing longer, animals emerging from a winter’s rest, and trees beginning to bud and blossom. Do you feel the energy around us? Join Julia Gerwe of the Kentucky Environmental Education ...

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Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Masks of Nyarlathotep

8:00pm - 10:00pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
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 Paul Sawyier Public Library presents ...

Traces: Author Patricia Hudson in Conversation with Silas House

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:
Join author Patricia Hudson in conversation with Silas House as they discuss her new release, Traces. An early American adage proclaimed, "The frontier was heaven for men and dogs—hell for women and mules." Since the 1700s, when his name first appear...

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Let's Talk About It: How Far We've Come (and How Far We Have to Go)

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:
Join Kristie Powe, President of Focus on Race Relations (FORR) for a community discussion focusing on the journey of Frankfort from 1964 to present as it relates to race relations. What has changed since the Civil Rights Act was signed into law in Ke...

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Reading in Stride

5:45pm - 6:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Cove Spring Park
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Join us for for PSPL's newest book discussion group, Reading in Stride! Participants will enjoy the benefits of active movement and a dose of sunshine paired with a good book and new friends. Reading in Stride meets at Cove Spring Park for a walk ...

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Story by Story: Donna Washington

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 62
Event Details:
Join PSPL for Story by Story, a monthly storytelling series featuring diverse tellers from around the country. Enjoy one of the oldest performing arts while hearing about a variety of cultures and beliefs. Performances run 45-60 minutes, followed by ...

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A Celebration of Poetry

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:
Kick off National Poetry Month with PSPL! A Celebration of Poetry will feature readings by Kentucky poets Victor Depta, Carrie Green, and Greg Pape. A signing will follow with books available for purchase. Dr. Victor M. Depta is the publisher of B...

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Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Masks of Nyarlathotep

8:00pm - 10:00pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
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 Paul Sawyier Public Library presents ...

The Craft'n Kit

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Are you a crafter? Or just want to be? Then join the Craft’n Kit, a bi-monthly crafting group that gathers like-minded individuals to sit down, craft, chat, and have a nice, chill time. The library will provide a specific crafting project and materia...

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DIY: The Queen's Topiaries

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Create your own tabletop topiary inspired by the Queen of Hearts’ croquet-ground. This event is part of One Book One Frankfort. ...

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Reading in Stride

5:45pm - 6:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Cove Spring Park
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join us for for PSPL's newest book discussion group, Reading in Stride! Participants will enjoy the benefits of active movement and a dose of sunshine paired with a good book and new friends. Reading in Stride meets at Cove Spring Park (100 Cedar ...

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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.

DIY: The Queen's Topiaries

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Create your own tabletop topiary inspired by the Queen of Hearts’ croquet-ground. This event is part of One Book One Frankfort. ...

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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.

Tech Café: Password Management

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:
Are you someone who wants to enhance your digital skills? Maybe you're interested in knowing more about the latest tech trends? Or, are you simply searching for answers on how to block spam, secure passwords, and/or prevent from being hacked. Then we...

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Yoga for Beginners

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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. ...

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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.

Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Masks of Nyarlathotep

8:00pm - 10:00pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
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 Paul Sawyier Public Library presents ...

Snicker-Snack: An Introduction to Lewis Carroll

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:
Join us for an introduction to the life and works of Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. An accomplished poet, novelist, and mathematician, Carroll still intrigues us through his words 125...

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A Mad Tea Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
It's always tea-time in Wonderland! Enjoy an afternoon tea at The Evergreen: Southern Kitchen and Gathering Place in celebration of One Book One Frankfort. After registering, please stop by the Check Out Desk to pick up your event ticket. Please n...

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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.

Reading in Stride

5:45pm - 6:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Cove Spring Park
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join us for for PSPL's newest book discussion group, Reading in Stride! Participants will enjoy the benefits of active movement and a dose of sunshine paired with a good book and new friends. Reading in Stride meets at Cove Spring Park (100 Cedar ...

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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.

DIY: Floating Teacup Centerpieces

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Create a springtime centerpiece worthy of the March Hare's table. This event is part of One Book One Frankfort. ...

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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.

Portalism: An Event with Author Jeffrey Laird

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:
Join local author Jeffrey Laird as he discusses his book, Portalism: An Externalist Theory of Consciousness. A book signing will follow with copies available for purchase from Poor Richard's Books. The mind is not the brain. The locus of cons...

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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.

Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Masks of Nyarlathotep

8:00pm - 10:00pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
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 Paul Sawyier Public Library presents ...

Kentucky Book Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:
Join us for a meeting of the Kentucky Book Group, where we will discuss Bright Dead Things by Ada Limón. In celebration of our state’s rich literary tradition, this book group focuses solely on Kentucky authors and/or themes. The group meets ...

Breakfast with a Book

10:00am - 11:00am
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 Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner. This book discussion group is for people who enjoy reading a variety of good books in both fiction and nonfiction. The group meets every...

Jazz Festival

12:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
We are very excited to welcome you to our jazz festival! There will be food trucks, an instrument petting zoo with the Lexington Philharmonic, a jazz concert series, and a special event with Frank X Walker!   Schedule of Events:  1...

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