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Artist Block: Clay Coil Vessels

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Artist Block is a relaxed art hangout for teens in grades 6-12. Each month is a different theme; explore new mediums, express yourself, and above all else, have fun creating! In September, learn the basics of hand-building with clay and create a o...

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Reading by the River

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Ward Oates Amphitheatre
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Meet us at the amphitheater for a traditional storytime!! Families with kids of all ages are welcome; registration is not required.  This program will meet at Ward Oates Amphitheater, 520 West Main Street, Frankfort, KY (along the Kentucky Ri...

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Family Book Tasting

11:00am - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Families with kids of all ages, drop in anytime in from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and sample some of the finest new books in our collection specially selected to appeal to all ages from Tots to Tweens! Registration is not required.  ...

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Broadstone @ 20

12:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:
Join Frankfort's own Broadstone Books as they celebrate 20 years of nationwide publishing, with a marathon reading by Kentucky authors, book sales and signings, grab bag specials, and cake! No registration necessary. Just drop in! Click here fo...

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Sensory Lab

10:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
Drop in anytime between 10:30-12:30 to explore your five senses with water beads, glow-in-the-dark rice, floam, and much more. Families with kids of all ages are welcome; registration is not required.  ...

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Sensory Lab

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
Drop in anytime between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM to explore your five senses with water beads, glow-in-the-dark rice, floam, and much more. Families with kids of all ages are welcome; registration is not required.  ...

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Let's Talk About It: Unveiling the Past and Present Struggles of Indigenous Communities

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:
Join Focus on Race Relations (FORR) and PSPL for a discussion on Native American resilience and challenges. Let's talk about it! No registration necessary. ...

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Yoga for Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: PreK, School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Kids of all ages learn basic yoga poses with certified yoga instructor, Grace Rogers. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring yoga mat or towel. Registration is not required.  ...

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Reading in Stride

5:45pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Cove Spring Archery Park
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
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 Cove Rd.) for a walk and 45 minutes of book discussion at the park shelter. Group members ...

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Story by Story: Carrie Sue Ayvar

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: 69
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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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 Kids

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: PreK, School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Kids of all ages learn basic yoga poses with certified yoga instructor, Grace Rogers. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring yoga mat or towel. Registration is not required.  ...

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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.

Crafting Corner

10:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop in anytime between 10:30 am and 12:30 PM and discover your crafty side! Families with kids of all ages are welcome; registration is not required.  ...

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Crafting Corner

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop in anytime between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM and discover your crafty side! Families with kids of all ages are welcome; registration is not required.  ...

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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: 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 Paul Sawyier Public Library presents ...

Splat the Cat Day

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for a special day celebrating Rob Scotton’s Splat the Cat series. Listen to stories, make crafts, and visit with Splat the Cat himself! ...

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PokéClub

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Families with kids of all ages, play, battle, and create with us as we celebrate everything Pokémon! Feel free to bring your own cards and devices if you would like to trade or battle.  Registration is not required.    ...

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The Craft'n Kit

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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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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.

STEAM for Teens

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
Teens, join us monthly to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). Be curious, creative, and connect with others - and learn a thing or two along the way. In October, it’s all about slime! Customize with mix-ins, fluoresce...

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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.

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 We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver. This book discussion group is for people who enjoy reading a variety of good books in both fiction and nonfiction. The g...

Pumpkin Village

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other Location
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Meet us in the pumpkin village at Wilson Nurseries for stories and activities. Families with children of all ages are welcome; registration is not required.  This program will be held at Wilson Nurseries.  ...

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Parents and Tots

10:30am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Young children, accompanied by an adult, are introduced to simple stories, fingerplays, and activities. The Fall session of Parents and Tots begins Monday, October 9 and runs through Monday, November 13. Registration for this six-week session is requ...

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Book Babies

11:30am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed especially for our youngest patrons (ages 0-23 months) and their parents or caregivers. The Fall session of Book Babies will meet Monday mornings at 11:30 AM from October 9-November 13 OR Wedn...

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Stained Glass Pumpkin Art

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:
Kids in grades K-2, create a piece of Fall-inspired art. Registration is required and begins Monday, September 25. ...

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Flu Shot Clinic

10:15am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
We’re partnering with Walgreens to host a Flu Shot Clinic! Free flu shots will be available while supplies last for uninsured and underinsured Frankfort/Franklin County residents. If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card. Please note -...