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Paul Sawyier Public Library

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319 Wapping St.
Frankfort, KY 40601
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10 am		Reservation Democratic Caucus Meeting 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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Democratic Caucus Meeting 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.		Reservation First Families Of Kentucky Council Meeting 10:15am–12:30pm 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 Hold a First Families of Kentucky Council Meeting to plan future activities. This event is in the "Family" group Wednesdays at Juniper Hill: Giant Games 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: Games Event Details: We are going BIG with our games! 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 The Garden Club of Frankfort - Flower Show Judges Guild 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Garden Club of Frankfort's Judges Guild meets monthly to review NGC procedures for flower show judging and to practice flower design techniques. This event is in the "Family" group Foam Party! 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: Liberty Hall State Historic Site Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Foam here, foam there, foam everywhere! Play, dance, laugh, and get messy in fluffy, soapy foam. Participants should bring a towel and wear clothes that can get wet. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. 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 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.	Reservation Drama Llama 10:00am–12:00pm 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 of youth improv group
11 am		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 "Adults" group QWERTY Club 11:00am–12:00pm 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: 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. 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 Get to Know Libby 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: Technology Event Details: Join us for an informational session on how to sign-up and utilize the library’s digital collection, Libby. Participants will learn how to properly search, browse, and interact with content available through Libby. 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 Capital Pride Dungeons & Dragons Meet Up 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: 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!
12 pm		Reservation Kentucky Association of Manufacturers 12:00pm–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 Staff meeting	Reservation Charity Chix with Stix 12:00pm–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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Meet together to make hand made items for those in our community in need or in crisis.		Reservation Educational Program Meet 12:15pm–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 Doctoral programming		Reservation KY Native American Heritage Commission 12:30pm–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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Full Commission Meeting
1 pm	This event is in the "Family" group DIY Confetti Poppers 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate summer with colorful confetti! 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.		This event is in the "Family" group Tuesdays at Thorn Hill: Soccer Skills 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: Sharpen your soccer skills! This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Registration is not 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 KRM VOCA Reports 1:00pm–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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting complete the VOCA report		This event is in the "Family" group Community Service Day: Helping Hands 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 Age Group: Family Program Type: Other Event Details: Help create special kits that will be distributed in the community. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series - An American Story: The Redd Family Paintings 1:00pm–2:30pm 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: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: The lecture tells the story of the marriages, mentorship and geography that entwined the lives of two of Kentucky’s most important artists, Matthew Harris Jouett (1788-1827) and Oliver Frazer (1808-1864), and their descendants. This talk will 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.
2 pm	Reservation How Can Frankfort Faith Communities Help Immigrants? 2:00pm–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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Frankfort Interfaith Council invites community members to come join us in the Community Room 2 pm – 3:30 pm at the Paul Sawyier Library on April 13th. We will be joined by local advocates and immigrants.
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4 pm			This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween and Teen Renaissance Day 4:30pm–5:30pm School Age, Teens This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Thorn Hill Education Center Age Group: School Age, Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Calling all knights, bards, elves, and halflings! Come join us for an afternoon of games and crafts. This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 3-12 in the fall. Registration is not required. 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.	This event is in the "School Age" group Booksters: Sprout Houses 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: Workshop Event Details: Put on your gardening gloves and let your inner gardener grow as you design your own indoor garden. 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Family" group Flowers in a Jar 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Preserve the beauty of summer in this vibrant piece of floral décor. Drop in anytime between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. 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.	PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting 5:30pm–7:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Sower Board Room		Reservation William Joseph Crisis Nursery/ Church Conversation 5:00pm–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 To meet with local churches to discuss creating a coalition or organization for all of the churches to work together in our community. Reservation Bluegrass Writers Coalition 5:00pm–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 The monthly meeting of BWC, a nonprofit organization of Kentucky authors
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group DIY: Woven Bookmarks 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: Weave your own bookmark on a mini, handheld loom! This event is part of One Book One Frankfort. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Story by Story: Diane Edgecomb 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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: 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. 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 Yoga for Beginners 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: 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.	This event is in the "Family" group Foam Party! 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: Liberty Hall State Historic Site Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Foam here, foam there, foam everywhere! Play, dance, laugh, and get messy in fluffy, soapy foam. Participants should bring a towel and wear clothes that can get wet. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. 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 Community Town Hall Meeting - Franklin County Fiscal Court 6:30pm–8:30pm 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 Community Town Hall.
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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!