One Book One Frankfort

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One Book One Frankfort is a community reading project that encourages adults in the Frankfort and Franklin County area to read and discuss the same book. The 2023 selection is Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll. Stop by the Library to pick up a free copy of the book (while supplies last)!

Adults, please register for all events. Events are free to the public and will take place at the Paul Sawyier Public Library (except for A Mad Tea Party). For more information, please contact Diane Dehoney at 502-352-2665x108 or diane@pspl.org.

Events

A bush in the shape of a heart with text DIY The Queen's Topiary

DIY: The Queen’s Topiaries

Monday, April 10, at 6:00pm
River Room

Create your own tabletop topiary inspired by the Queen of Hearts’ croquet-ground.

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A bush in the shape of a heart with text DIY The Queen's Topiary

DIY: The Queen’s Topiaries

Tuesday, April 11, at 6:00pm
River Room

Create your own tabletop topiary inspired by the Queen of Hearts’ croquet-ground.

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Banner with text Snicker Snack: An Introduction to Lewis Carroll and a photo of Carroll

Snicker-Snack: An Introduction to Lewis Carroll

Thursday, April 13, at 6:30pm
River Room

Join us for an introduction to the life and works of Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. An accomplished poet, novelist, and mathematician, Carroll still intrigues us through his words 125 years after his death.

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Swinging teacup with text A Mad Tea Party

A Mad Tea Party

Saturday, April 15, at 4:00pm
The Evergreen: Southern Kitchen and Gathering Place (400 Evergreen Rd.)

It’s always tea-time in Wonderland! Enjoy an afternoon tea in celebration of One Book One Frankfort.

After registering, please pick up your tea ticket at the Check Out Desk.

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Banner with Text DIY Floating Tea Cups and a Stack of red and black tea cups

DIY: Floating Teacup Centerpieces

Tuesday, April 18, at 6:00pm
River Room

Create a springtime centerpiece worthy of the March Hare’s table.

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Banner with Text Book Discussion with Book Cover of Alice in Wonderland

Book Discussion: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass

Tuesday, April 25, at 6:30pm
Board Room

Join us to discuss this year’s One Book One Frankfort selection.

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Banner with Text Book Discussion with Book Cover of Alice in Wonderland

Book Discussion: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass

Thursday, April 27, at 6:30pm
Board Room

Join us to discuss this year’s One Book One Frankfort selection.

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Activities

Alice's Looking-Glass Escape Room

Alice’s Looking-Glass Escape Game

Alice needs your help! She is unable to return from the Looking-Glass World due to an unidentifiable enchantment brought on by the Red Queen. Alice needs your help to travel through this fantasy world, using your Wonderland knowledge to solve puzzles and unlock clues that may lead to her rescue. Do you have what it takes to bring Alice back safely through the looking-glass?

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Wonderland Scavenger Hunt

Wonderland Scavenger Hunt

Wonderland characters are lost in the Library! Join us on a unique in-house scavenger hunt (combined with augmented reality) to find eight of Lewis Carroll’s most whimsical figures from this year’s One Book One Frankfort selection.

 

To participate, stop by the Check Out Desk during the month of April and pick up a scavenger hunt card. Using your smartphone, provided QR codes, and some of John Tenniel’s famous illustrations, watch as hidden Wonderland treasures appear before your eyes! Return your completed scavenger hunt card to the Check Out Desk by Monday, May 8, and receive a prize.