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The Library will be closed Tuesday, December 24; Wednesday, December 25; and Thursday, December 26. Have a wonderful holiday!

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Name: Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series - Beyond the Founders: The Filson Historical Society and the Growth of the History Professions in Kentucky
Start: 2025-01-11T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-11T14:30:00-05:00
Location: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Featured Events

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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Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: River Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

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Seats Remaining: 75

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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Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: River Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family

Program Type: Performance

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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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Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

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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Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library

Room: River Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

Required

Seats Remaining: 72

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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All Day	Closing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Closed All Day Branches: Paul Sawyier Public Library Description: The Library will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. day.
10 am				Reservation Nature Kids Homeschool Co-op 10:00am - 1:00pm 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 Homeschool meetup	This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Cancelled Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Baby & Toddler, PreK, School Age This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Cancelled 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, PreK, School Age Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Families with kids of all ages, meet us in the Youth Services Program Room for a traditional storytime. 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.
11 am						This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Rocking Penguin Craft 11:00am - 12:00pm PreK, School Age, Family Closed Required This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Closed 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, School Age, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Celebrate National Penguin Day with a rockin' cool craft! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 8. Please register one adult member of your family for this event. 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 ZAZ Chapter Meeting 11:00am - 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 Monthly Chapter Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group. RPG Demo Day: Call of Cthulhu 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults Closed 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: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Learn to play the classic horror RPG of lurking fears and spreading madness! 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.
12 pm						Reservation Drama Llama Improv Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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 Improv Class
1 pm
2 pm			Reservation Job Interview 2:00pm - 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 Interview
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "School Age" group. Black Light Game Night 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: Games Event Details: Tweens in grades 3-5, come play classic family games with us in a COOL atmosphere! As leading scientists have known for some time, games are somehow even MORE fun when they GLOW-IN-THE-DARK! 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 "School Age" group. This event is in the "Family" group. PokéClub 4:30pm - 5:30pm School Age, Family This event is in the "School Age" group. 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: School Age, Family Program Type: Games Event Details: Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join us in the new year for our newly revamped PokéClub! Learn to play the card game, trade cards, battle with friends, and celebrate all things Pokémon! 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		Reservation Bourbon on the Banks Festival Strategic Planning 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: Sower Board Room Purpose of Meeting This is a strategic planning meeting for Bourbon on the Banks festival This event is in the "Adults" group. Let's Talk About It: Racism and the Church 5:30pm - 7:00pm 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: Discussion Group Event Details: Join Focus on Race Relations (FORR) and PSPL for a community discussion. Does the church have a responsibility to address racism, and if so, what role should it play? Let's talk about it! No registration necessary. All are welcome! 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Book Babies 6:00pm - 6:30pm Baby & Toddler Closed Required This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Closed 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 Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed especially for our youngest patrons (ages 0-23 months) and their parents or caregivers. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 8. 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 "Teens" group. Anime and Manga Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" 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: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Group Event Details: Fans of anime and manga, gather here! Teens in grades 6-12, explore Japanese culture, discuss your latest watch or read, and enjoy snacks, games, and crafts themed around your favorite series! 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 "Adults" group. Cancelled Kentucky Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled 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: Discussion Group Event Details: Join us for a meeting of the Kentucky Book Group, where we will discuss Echo Her Lovely Bones by Sherry Robinson. 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.
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8 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Masks of Nyarlathotep 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: It is the year 1925, and the stars are almost right! Hidden cults spread their malign influence across the globe. In the dark corners of the Earth, a god mad in shape and purpose waits to unmake the world!

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