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The Tenacious Nurse Nichols: An Unsung African American Civil War Hero

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Eileen Yanoviak as she reads from and discusses her new book, The Tenacious Nurse Nichols: An Unsung African American Civil War Hero. A book signing will follow, with copies available for purchase from Capital City Museum.

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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.

Mystery Book Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Join us for a meeting of the Mystery Book Group, where we will discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.

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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: Dark Tower

8:00pm–10:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Untold riches, ultimate power, undying glory, and gruesome death await you in The Dark Tower! Cursed and forgotten beneath the desert sands centuries ago, a lost city remains torn between two warring gods!

Silent Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Mortimer Bibb's Public House
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Are you an introvert in search of a book club? Or maybe you just need a quiet spot for some reading and relaxation? Join us at Mortimer Bibb's Public House for a Silent Book Club!

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.

Board Game Day: Dominion

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Are you new to modern board games, but don’t know where to start? A seasoned board game fan looking for a group? Whether you’re new to the hobby or an old pro, join us as we play board games from the PSPL collection.

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.

Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series Pop-Up - Leestown: Where the Buffalo Crossed the River

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

To honor the 250th anniversary of the establishment of Leestown in July 1775, this presentation and accompanying booklet will offer a brief look into Leestown, the first settlement of Franklin County, and shares the stories of the many people and

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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.

Book Discussion: Circe

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
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.

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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.

Book Discussion: Circe

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
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.

Capital Pride Presents

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
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.

July's discussion topic is "Queerness and Disability".

Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Dark Tower

8:00pm–10:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Untold riches, ultimate power, undying glory, and gruesome death await you in The Dark Tower! Cursed and forgotten beneath the desert sands centuries ago, a lost city remains torn between two warring gods!

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.

Back to the Basics: An Introduction to Basic Web Browsing

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

In today’s world, having basic computer literacy is essential. It involves understanding the functions of a computer, the internet, software, and more.

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.

Every Body Climbing: Exhibit Closing Reception

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the closing of our summer exhibit, Every Body Climbing: Documenting the Adaptive Climbers Festival in the Red River Gorge.

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.

Breakfast with a Book

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
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 Bear and His Daughter by Robert Stone.

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.

Board Game Day: Photosynthesis

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Are you new to modern board games, but don’t know where to start? A seasoned board game fan looking for a group? Whether you’re new to the hobby or an old pro, join us as we play board games from the PSPL collection.

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.

Doodling for Relaxation

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Zig zags, waves, and bubbles... oh my! Simple, repetitive mark making can be a great way to relax. Join us for a mark making demonstration and practice making your own decorative doodles.

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.

QWERTY Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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!

Doodling for Relaxation

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Zig zags, waves, and bubbles... oh my! Simple, repetitive mark making can be a great way to relax. Join us for a mark making demonstration and practice making your own decorative doodles.

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

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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 August, we will discuss A Taste for Poison: Eleven Deadly Molecules and the Killers Who Used Them by Neil Bradbury.

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.

Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Dark Tower

8:00pm–10:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Untold riches, ultimate power, undying glory, and gruesome death await you in The Dark Tower! Cursed and forgotten beneath the desert sands centuries ago, a lost city remains torn between two warring gods!

Story by Story: Sheila Arnold

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
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.

Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series - George Graham Vest: The Life and Times of Dog's Best Friend

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Although the saying "Dog is man's best friend," is well known, the man who originally coined the phrase is less celebrated in modern times.

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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.