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Play Day at the Library

10:00am - 7:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Escape to the library for a day of free play! Drop in anytime between 10:00 AM 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.

Beach Party!

10:30am - 11:30am
Family
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Thorn Hill Education Center
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Wishing you were at the beach? We’re bringing it to you! 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.

Paintbrush Gnomes

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

From bristles to buddies, turn paintbrushes into pint sized pals! 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.

Animal Footprints

10:30am - 12:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what a beaver tail, or macaw feathers or the inside of a turtle shell feels like? Or how does your handprint compare to other animal footprints? Come explore and ask local zookeeper and former Fish and Wildlife educator Ms.

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.

Cruising Through the Library with Miss September and Friends

10:30am - 11:30am
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Children and families are invited to join Miss September, along with her delightful puppet friends, as they embark on a magical journey that celebrates the joy of reading, imagination, and creativity! 

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.

Homeschool Sewing Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
School Age, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Homeschool families with children in grades K-12, stitch up some fun with basic sewing 101.  This month we will making button flowers. 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.

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 Learning 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.

Fabric Art

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

Combine scraps of fabric to craft a colorful creation. 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.

Beyond the Plate for Families

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of cooking using the Library’s mobile kitchen! Learn kitchen skills, how to follow a recipe, and more during this hands-on workshop.  We will be making and tasting homemade cinnamon rolls.

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.

Elementary Homeschool Club: Cake Decorating 101

2:30pm - 3:30pm
School Age, Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Homeschool families with children in grades K-5, frost up some fun with cake decorating 101. 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.

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 Learning 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.

Paper Mosaic Art

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Piece together a mosaic masterpiece! 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.

Reduce, Reuse, and Read!

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

Let’s put the art in earth and cultivate our creativity! 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.

PokéClub

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age, Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Catching them all just got a little easier. Come trade cards, play games, or just socialize with like-minded poké-maniacs!

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.

Newspaper Flower Bouquets

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Watch your imagination bloom by creating a gorgeous bouquet for someone special to you. 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.

Grow Your Own Bean!

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Plant a bean and watch it grow! Take it home, as well as a tree sapling from ReForest Frankfort.  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.

Pool Noodle Horses

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

Race to the library to celebrate the Run for the Roses. 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.

Simple Science

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Let’s get messy with simple science experiments that are fun for all ages.  We will be experimenting with water. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. No registration requried. 

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.

Homeschool Sewing Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
School Age, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Homeschool families with children in grades K-12, stitch up some fun with basic sewing 101.  This month we will be making scented sachets. 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.

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 Learning 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.

Cosmic Celebration

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the party, you will! Celebrate everyone’s favorite space adventure movies with galactic snacks and cosmic crafts.   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.

Beyond the Plate for Families

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of cooking using the Library’s mobile kitchen! Learn kitchen skills, how to follow a recipe, and more during this hands-on workshop.  We will be making and tasting homemade soft pretzels. 

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.

Fake Cakes

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

Fake it till you make it! Create a fake cake that will look good enough to eat. 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.

Homeschool Art Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
School Age, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Families with students in grades K-12 will explore art history, techniques, and mediums in our homeschool art club. 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.