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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

Open

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

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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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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Time	Sun (1/28)	Mon (1/29)	Tue (1/30)	Wed (1/31)	Thu (2/01)	Fri (2/02)	Sat (2/03)
10 am		Reservation The Garden Club of Frankfort's 100th Anniversary Committee Meeting 10:15am - 12:15pm 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 This meeting is to plan the celebration of The Garden Club of Frankfort's 100th anniversary. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Parents and Tots 10:30am - 11:00am 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: 15 Event Details: Young children (ages 2-3), accompanied by an adult, are introduced to simple stories, fingerplays, and activities. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, January 16. 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 KHDSP Task Force Annual Planning Meeting 10:00am - 6:00pm 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 Planning for the 2024 KHDSP Task Force meetings.			This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Baby & Toddler, PreK, Family This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. This event is in the "PreK" 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: Baby & Toddler, PreK, Family 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Breakfast with a Book 10:00am - 11:00am 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 us for a meeting of Breakfast with a Book, where we will discuss The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor. 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. Preschool Storytime 11:30am - 12:30pm PreK Closed Required This event is in the "PreK" 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 Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, crafts and other activities for preschoolers, ages 4-5. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 22. 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. Puzzle Swap 11:00am - 3:00pm 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: River Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Calling all puzzlers! Throughout the month of January, drop off your complete, gently-used jigsaw puzzles (300+ pieces) at the Check Out Desk and receive a ticket for each donated item. 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 KY Heritage Council Quarterly Board Meeting 12:30pm - 4:30pm 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 Quarterly Board Meeting			Reservation KFW Art Meets Activism Grant Workshop 12:00pm - 3:15pm 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 To introduce KFW and the Art Meets Activism grant to feminist artists working toward positive social change in Kentucky through artist-led community art making activities.
1 pm	Reservation Faith-Based Group Meeting 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Afternoon Bible study meeting, with several small groups combining for one larger group. Light refreshments will be served, anyone is welcome to attend.
2 pm
3 pm		Reservation College Contract Signing 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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 Student/family to meet with representatives of Wright Implement and Vincennes University to sign a contract for schooling and fellowship program				Reservation Frankfort Drama Club Read Through 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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 The Frankfort High School Drama Club would like to conduct a read through of their scripts for the show "And Then There Were None."
4 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group. Snowflake Art 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Kids in grades K-2, design a work for art inspired by the beauty of falling snow! 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.	This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Simple Science 4:30pm - 5:30pm PreK, School Age Closed Required This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "School Age" 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 Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Let’s get messy with simple science experiments that are fun for all ages. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 22. 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. Super Secret Comic Society 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: Come Join us for a BRAND NEW CLUB for tweens in grades 3-5 focusing on comics and manga! Learn everything from designing and writing characters, to how to create and publish your very own comic! 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 Capital Pride Kentucky Meeting 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 Executive Committee Meeting		Reservation Frankfort Rotary Youth Fund 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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Board meeting Reservation Douglas Avenue Neighborhood Reunion Meeting 5:30pm - 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 Few people trying to plan a neighborhood reunion for 2024.	This event is in the "Teens" group. STEAM for Teens 5:00pm - 7:00pm 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: STEAM Event Details: Teens, join us monthly to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). This program is offered in partnership with Kentucky Cooperative Extension at Kentucky State University and University of Kentucky. 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 "Family" group. Prancing Peacocks 6:30pm - 7:30pm Family Closed Required 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: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Puff up your plumage and shake your tail feathers for a fun-filled evening of crafts and activities all about these fabulous, feathered friends! Families with kids of all ages 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.	Reservation Envision Franklin County 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group. Vision Boards 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Dream big in 2024! Join us to create your own vision board, a visualization tool consisting of words and pictures that represent your goals. Build your personal collage by including anything that inspires and motivates you. 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. Kentucky Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: 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.
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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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