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Paul Sawyier Public Library

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319 Wapping St.
Frankfort, KY 40601
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10 am		This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Parents and Tots 10:30am–11:00am Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 event is in the "Family" group Wednesdays at Juniper Hill: Music Makers 10:30am–11:30am Family This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Juniper Hill Park Age Group: Family Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Explore creative musical instruments! 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. Reservation Kentucky WIC Program Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Supervisor Meeting 10:30am–4:00pm 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 Meeting with Statewide WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Supervisors.	This event is in the "Family" group Colorful Science 10:30am–11:30am Family This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Hearn Elementary School Age Group: Family Program Type: Performance Event Details: Engineer a blast of color with America’s “Mr. Science” this summer as kids help create a colorful twister, rainbow streamers, and explosion of colorful confetti, and more. All ages are welcome. 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.	Reservation State Historic Preservation Review Board 10:15am–4:00pm 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 Consider Kentucky properties for listing on the National Register of Historic Places This event is in the "Family" group Reading on the Hill 10:30am–11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am		Reservation OPT-In Kentucky Advisory meeting 11:00am–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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting This is the quarterly meeting we have held since last year at the Paul Sawyer Library. This meeting brings Lived Experts, State Agencies and Community Providers together to discuss improvements to the child welfare system. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Book Babies 11:30am–12:00pm Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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 "PreK" group Preschool Storytime 11:30am–12:30pm PreK This event is in the "PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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, and those entering Kindergarten in the fall. 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 Speculative Fiction Book Group 11:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Speculative Fiction Book Group, where we will discuss The Affair of the Mysterious Letter by Alexis Hall.
12 pm							Reservation Bible Bowl Team Meeting 12:30pm–3:15pm 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 Bible Bowl Team meeting and study session
1 pm	This event is in the "Family" group A Day with the Center for Mollusk Conservation 1:30pm–2:30pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Get out of your shell and come learn about mollusks! The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation’s Center for Mollusk Conservation will be at the library to teach you all about how important these creatures are to the environment. 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 "Family" group Tuesdays at Thorn Hill: Playground Games 1:30pm–2:30pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Thorn Hill Education Center Age Group: Family Program Type: Games Event Details: Play your favorite games from recess and maybe learn how to play something new. 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.		Reservation River Room Training 1:00pm–1:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: River Room Purpose of Meeting Sound system training This event is in the "Adults" group Back to the Basics: An Introduction to Basic Computer Operations 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Reservation Novel Friends Book Club 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 Book discussion	This event is in the "Family" group Community Service Day: Franklin County Humane Society 1:30pm–2:30pm Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Other Location Age Group: Family Program Type: Other Event Details: Meet us at the Franklin County Humane Society to help take care of some of their animals. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes that you can move around in. Help us make a shelter animal’s day! All ages are welcome. 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 Floriography: The Victorian Language of Flowers 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: River Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Jocelyne Waddle and the Garden Club of Frankfort for a workshop on floriography, the Victorian language of flowers. Learn about the origins and evolution of floriography as well as its modern resurgence and contemporary usage. 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. Reservation Bluegrass DSA June 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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Bluegrass Democratic Socialists of America June meeting.
2 pm	Reservation Frankfort Mom's June Book Club 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 Join us for the June Meeting of the Frankfort Mom's Book Club! More info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frankfortmomsbookclub	Reservation OPT-In Planning 2:30pm–5:30pm 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 To discuss next steps on the OPT-In efforts in Kentucky.
3 pm	Reservation Coffee and Conversation 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 Discussion of community concerns			Reservation Video Interview 3:00pm–3:30pm 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 I am conducting a short video interview. The video is part of a volunteer recruitment video for a local non-profit Reservation Board Room Training 3:45pm–4:45pm 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 Training	Reservation Novel Friends 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 Book Discussion
4 pm			This event is in the "School Age" group Zines for Tweens! 4:30pm–5:30pm School Age This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make your own zine! Learn how to craft a booklet from a sheet of paper, then fill it with whatever your heart desires. Make it about music, art, or you! This program is for kids entering grades 3-5 in the fall. 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 "School Age" group Booksters: Coloring Sheet Suncatchers 4:30pm–5:30pm School Age This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Turn your artwork into a beautiful new suncatcher. This program is for kids entering grades 1-2 in the fall. 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.	Reservation Youth Team Meeting 4:30pm–7:00pm 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 YPD Youth Team Meeting
5 pm		This event is in the "Family" group Family Scavenger Hunt 5:00pm–7:00pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Other Event Details: Stop by the program, pick up scavenger hunt guide, and then hit the road to explore downtown Frankfort. Drop in anytime between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. 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.			Reservation Frankfort Chapter DAR Board Meeting 5:15pm–7:30pm 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 Frankfort DAR Chapter Board Meeting
6 pm		Reservation Backyard Composting Class 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 This class is for my backyard composting program: participants will receive a free compost tumbler after the class--they will take it home from the library. This event is in the "Adults" group Warp & Weft: An Introduction to Weaving 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: River Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join local fiber artist Annie LaForge as she discusses the history and basics of weaving. 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 Because: A CIA Coverup & a Son's Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: River Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Registration Required Event Details: Join author James B. Wells, in conversation with Dr. Richard Taylor, as he discusses his new book, Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew. 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. Reservation FARA Discussion: “The Message”: Frankfort Anti-Racism Advocates 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 “The Message” by Ta-Nehisi Coates (2024). This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Parents and Tots 6:30pm–7:00pm Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Book Babies 6:00pm–6:30pm Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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 Capital Pride Presents 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. June's discussion topic is "Queerness in Comedy".	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Yoga for Beginners 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Certified yoga instructor Grace Rogers will lead participants in a special teen yoga session including breathing exercises, simple physical postures with some flowing in between, and relaxation. 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 Silent Book Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Family" group Colorful Science 6:30pm–7:30pm Family This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Hearn Elementary School Age Group: Family Program Type: Performance Event Details: Engineer a blast of color with America’s “Mr. Science” this summer as kids help create a colorful twister, rainbow streamers, and explosion of colorful confetti, and more. All ages are welcome. 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group RESCHEDULED Summer Reading Kick-off Pool Party 7:00pm–9:00pm Teens, Adults, Family This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Juniper Hill Aquatic Center Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family Program Type: Special Event Event Details: This is a RESCHEDULED PARTY for the cancelled Friday party! 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 Mystery Book Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll. 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.
8 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Dark Tower 8:00pm–10:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!