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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

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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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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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10 am		Reservation OPT-In Meeting Annex Room 10:00am - 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: Sower Board Room Purpose of Meeting The meeting is in the community conference room. this request is for attendees to have a spill over room as we have many types of individuals coming. Thanks, Dr. Matthew Caywood, Senior Advisor	Reservation Children's Alliance Networking Session on MCO Audits 10:30am - 12:30pm 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 Hosting a networking session on MCO audits with our members.		Reservation Book Group Meeting 10:00am - 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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Book discussion Reservation City of Frankfort/Franklin County Zoning/Development Code Rewrite 10:00am - 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 Meet with stakeholders re: City of Frankfort/Franklin County Zoning/Development Code Rewrite	This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" 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: Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for Family Storytime. We will be welcoming a special guest to the library, who will be sharing a story with us. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. 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.	Reservation Drama Llama 10:00am - 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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting of youth theater and improv group Reservation Kentucky Minuteman Relief Fund Workshop 10:00am - 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 Annual Board Meeting and Workshop
11 am		Reservation OPT-In Kentucky Advisory meeting 11:00am - 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 This meeting is of the Kentucky Advisory Committee for the OPT-In project. This project includes the Department of Community Based Services, Chapin Hall (university of Chicago), Harvard University (Government Performance Lab) and Foster America. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Book Babies 11:30am - 12:00pm Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" 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 Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes designed especially for our youngest patrons (ages 0-23 months) and their parents or caregivers. 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 "Family" group. LEGO® Build-a-thon 11:00am - 12:00pm Family 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: Family Program Type: Games Event Details: Junior Builders, what can we build together? Follow fun challenge prompts or use your own imagination to build a LEGO® creation! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. 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.
12 pm
1 pm	Reservation Daisy Scout Recruitment Event 1:30pm - 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 This will be an informational get to know you meeting for kindergarten and 1st graders to join the daisy troop. We plan to give out info do some crafts and games and have snack.						Reservation Canvas Party 1:00pm - 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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Mom’s getting time to relax.
2 pm	Reservation Frankfort Mom's Book Club 2:00pm - 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: Sower Board Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting of the Frankfort Mom's Book Club. More information/to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frankfortmomsbookclub
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4 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group. Fall String 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: Create a fall masterpiece using string art techniques. This program is for kids in grades K-2. 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.	Reservation Envision Franklin County 4:00pm - 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 Monthly Meeting This event is in the "Family" group. Beyond the Plate for Families 4:30pm - 5:30pm Family 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: Family Program Type: Health & Wellness, 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. This program is offered in partnership with UK 4-H Cooperative Extension. 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 "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: 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons for Teens 5:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Sower Board Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Expect the unexpected! Teens in grades 6-12, join us for an evening of fun playing a one-shot adventure. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Registration is required and begins Monday, September 16. 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. Reservation Franklin County Democratic Executive Committee 5:30pm - 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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Official Monthly Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group. Reading in Stride 5:45pm - 6:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Orlando Brown House Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Group Event Details: Join us for for PSPL's walking book discussion group, Reading in Stride! Participants will enjoy the benefits of active movement and a dose of sunshine paired with a good book and new friends. 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 Daisy Scout Meeting Troop 728 5:30pm - 7:15pm 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 Daisy scout troop meeting, crafts and games to earn patches.
6 pm		This event is in the "Family" group. No-Sew Scarecrows 6:30pm - 7:30pm Family 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: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Design a festive Fall scarecrow! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. 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 "Adults" group. Capital Pride Presents: Queer History Pre-Stonewall 6:00pm - 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: Other Event Details: Join PSPL and Capital Pride KY for Capital Pride Presents, a community discussion where everyone is invited to ask questions and discuss topics related to the LGBTQ+ community. 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. Pin It! 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 Event Details: Make your backpack more personal with DIY pins and attachable trinkets! This program is for teens in grades 6-12. 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Mystery Book Group 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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 us for a meeting of the Mystery Book Group, where we will discuss One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole. 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.
8 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual RPG @ PSPL: Masks of Nyarlathotep 8:00pm - 10:00pm 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 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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