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Kentucky Book 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 meeting of the Kentucky Book Group, where we will discuss Pretend the Ball is Named Jim Crow by Dorian Hairston.

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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.

This event is in the "Family" group

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. 

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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.

ASUTRS Branch Meeting

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

The ASUTRS Branch In-Person meeting and collaboration with Miriam Silman.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gathering of Authors

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Special Event
Event Details:

The Gathering of Authors is a celebration of Kentucky’s rich literary tradition! PSPL is proud to welcome authors from across the Bluegrass as they sell and sign their books and talk with you, the reader!

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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.

This event is in the "Family" group

Make It & Take It

11:00am–2:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

You bring the imagination and we’ll provide the supplies! Design and create one-of-a-kind masterpieces to take home. Drop in any time between 11:00 and 2:00. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult.

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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.

This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but never had the chance? Come join us for an exciting dungeon crawl hosted by Frankfort's local LGBTQIA+ Pride group! All levels of experience welcome! Come spectate or join in the adventure!

This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Join us for the August meeting of the Frankfort Mom's Book Club! More info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frankfortmomsbookclub

This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Community discussion

This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Planning activities for the upcoming year.

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group

Parents and Tots

10:30am–11:00am
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. 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.

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group

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.

This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Bubble Painting

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

Families with kids of all ages, join us to create a beautiful and bubbly masterpiece. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration 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.

Depositions

10:00am–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Requesting reservation to hold multiple depositions in conference room between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on August 26, 2025.

This event is in the "PreK" group

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.

Depositions

2:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Requesting reservation of conference room to hold depositions between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on August 26, 2025.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Upcoming
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 in grades 6-12, join us for an afternoon of fun continuing our adventure that will span several sessions. Beginners and experienced players welcome.  Registration is required and begins Monday, August 18.

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.

This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

We will be discussing the book “King: A Life” by Jonathan Eig (2023), the first major biography in decades of the civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. Vividly written and exhaustively researched.

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group

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.

This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Planning for upcoming year,

This event is in the "School Age" group

Tween Photography Club: All About Me!

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

Welcome back to the first Tween Photography Club of the new school year! We’ll kick it off by taking some photos that describe YOU! Bring your own camera, or use one of ours. Open to all skill levels.

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.

This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Sower Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Join us at our volunteer outreach event at Whitley County Library, on Thursday, August 28th from 6:00PM to 7:00PM. Learn more about the free resources and programs Red Cross offers in your community.

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.