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Paul Sawyier Public Library

10:00am-4:00pm

319 Wapping St.
Frankfort, KY 40601
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 10:00am-8:00pm

Tue: Closed

Wed: Closed

Thu: Closed

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm

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Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series - Beyond the Founders: The Filson Historical Society and the Growth of the History Professions in Kentucky

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library

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Room: River Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

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Seats Remaining: 74

Event Details:

In his 2024 book Benefactors of Posterity, Daniel Gifford explored the motivations and activities of early history advocates and institution-builders who established the Filson Historical Society in Louisville in 1884.

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Empowered, Brilliant & Brave: Great Women of Black History

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library

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Room: River Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month early and meet some of history’s most inspiring women during this special performance by Bright Star Touring Theatre. Crunch some hidden figures with Dorothy Vaughan.

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Pineville Trace book cover between photos of author Wes Blake and Jay McCoy

Pineville Trace: Author Wes Blake in Conversation with Jay McCoy

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library

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Room: River Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Event

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Seats Remaining: 46

Event Details:

Join Kentucky author Wes Blake, in conversation with poet Jay McCoy, as he discusses his debut book, Pineville Trace. A signing will follow, with copies available for purchase from Poor Richard's Books.

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Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series Pop-Up: Understanding Slavery in Kentucky

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

River Room at Paul Sawyier Public Library

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Room: River Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

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Seats Remaining: 67

Event Details:

Kentucky was the site of one of the most important slave markets in the Upper South. Enslaved Kentuckians played an important role in developing the Commonwealth. Join Dr.

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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.

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

AARP Tax Aide 2024

10:00am - 5:00pm

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

Free tax assistance for seniors.

Friends of PSPL Regular Meeting

5:00pm - 6:30pm

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

Regular monthly meeting of the Friends of PSPL.

Friends of PSPL Regular Meeting

5:00pm - 6:30pm

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

Regular monthly meeting of the Friends of PSPL.

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

Friends of PSPL Regular Meeting

5:00pm - 6:30pm

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

Regular monthly meeting of the Friends of PSPL.

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

Friends of PSPL Regular Meeting

5:00pm - 6:30pm

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

Regular monthly meeting of the Friends of PSPL.

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

Christmas - Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/26

Closing

Branches:

Paul Sawyier Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after Christmas.

New Year's Day - Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Paul Sawyier Public Library

Description:

The Library will be closed New Year's Day.

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room

PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: Sower Board Room