1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

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Children who are read to regularly have a better chance at finding success in kindergarten and we want to help! Register your child to participate in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative, read together regularly, log your reading and earn special prizes. Register your child online or at the Youth Services Desk.

All children from birth to preschool-age can participate!

Register Online

Upcoming Events

Reading by the River

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Ward Oates Amphitheatre
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Meet us at the amphitheater for a traditional storytime!! Families with kids of all ages are welcome; registration is not required.  This program will meet at Ward Oates Amphitheater, 520 West Main Street, Frankfort, KY (along the Kentucky Ri...

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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.

Family Book Tasting

11:00am - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Families with kids of all ages, drop in anytime in from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and sample some of the finest new books in our collection specially selected to appeal to all ages from Tots to Tweens! 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.

Sensory Lab

10:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
Drop in anytime between 10:30-12:30 to explore your five senses with water beads, glow-in-the-dark rice, floam, and much more. Families with kids of all ages are welcome; 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.

Sensory Lab

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age, Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
Drop in anytime between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM to explore your five senses with water beads, glow-in-the-dark rice, floam, and much more. Families with kids of all ages are welcome; 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.