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Book Babies

11:30am–12:00pm
Baby & Toddler
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed especially for our youngest patrons (ages 0-23 months) and their parents or caregivers. 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.

Fabric Art

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Combine scraps of fabric to craft a colorful creation. 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.

Frankfort Civil War Round Table: Opposing Lincoln

6:30pm–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:

Join author and historian Thomas C. Mackey as he discusses his book, Opposing Lincoln: Clement L. Vallandigham, Presidential Power, and the Legal Battle over Dissent in Wartime.

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
Room: Sower Board Room
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.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am–12:30pm
PreK
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, crafts and other activities for preschoolers, ages 4-5. 

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.

Teen Homeschool Club: Self Defense

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Art, science, games, and more – connect with other homeschool teens here. In September, we will be learning ways to stay safe during our self-defense lesson.

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

5:30pm–7:00pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room

Parents and Tots

6:30pm–7:00pm
Baby & Toddler
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Young children (ages 2-3), accompanied by an adult, are introduced to simple stories, fingerplays, and activities. 

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

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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.

Futures in STEAM: Balloon Car Drag Race

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

It’s a drag race to the finish! Build your own car and race each other with air power. First one to the finish line wins! 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.

Book Babies

6:00pm–6:30pm
Baby & Toddler
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed especially for our youngest patrons (ages 0-23 months) and their parents or caregivers. 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.

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.

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!

Elementary Homeschool Club: Money Matters

3:00pm–4:00pm
School Age
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Homeschool students in grades K-5, join us this for our monthly Elementary Homeschool Club! In September, Andrea Giusti from Expree Credit Union will teach us about money and how banks work. 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 Advisory Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
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.

Story by Story: Johnny Moses

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.

Reading on the Hill

10:30am–11:00am
Family
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 Education 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.

Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series: Thomas Jefferson and the Kentucky Constitution

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:

For the first time, Denis Fleming's book demonstrates the influence of Thomas Jefferson on Kentucky's Constitution from direct references to Jefferson in the rarely if ever used papers of George Nicholas at the University of

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.

Family Geology Experience

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Let’s ROCK! Come learn about rocks and minerals with professional geologist Morgan Black.

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.

Painted Paper Plate Vase

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

Piece together a work of art perfect for any room in your home. This program is for kids in grades K-2. 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.

Let's Talk About It

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Let's talk about it! Join Focus on Race Relations (FORR) and PSPL for a community discussion of race-related issues in Frankfort and beyond.

September's topic: "Is Our Country Based on Religion?"

Simple Science

4:30pm–5:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Let’s get messy with simple science experiments that are fun for all ages.  We will be experimenting with water. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration requried. 

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.

Kentucky Deceased: Live Podcast Recording

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 Dr. Eleanor Hasken-Wagner for a live recording of the award-winning Kentucky Deceased podcast! This episode will let audience members ask questions and will feature new and unexplored areas of our community's weird history!

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.

Mini Musicians

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Let’s make music! Discover different instruments and make music themed crafts. 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.