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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

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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

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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

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Seats Remaining: 72

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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 KRM VOCA 10:00am - 2:00pm 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 meet with the VOCA teams from KRM Lexington and KRM Louisville to review cases, complete reports, ect. This event is in the "Family" group. LexPhil MusicLab 10:30am - 11:30am 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: Special Event, Workshop Event Details: Explore music with the Lexington Philharmonic MusicLab! 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. Pajama Party! 10:30am - 12:30pm 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: Special Event Event Details: Wear your favorite pajamas to the library for a party! Drop in anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM to decorate a pillowcase, listen to stories and so much more. 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 "Family" group. Aaron Reynolds Book Party! 10:30am - 12:30pm 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, Special Event Event Details: Drop in anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM to celebrate the adventurous stories of Aaron Reynolds including Nerdy Birdy, Creepy Carrots, and more! Play games, make crafts and listen to stories. 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 Garden Club of Frankfort 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 Learn about floral design Reservation Mothers Against Drunk Driving 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: Sower Board Room Purpose of Meeting Finalize annual Walk Like Madd fundraiser and prepare items This event is in the "Family" group. Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky 10:30am - 11:30am Family This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Liberty Hall State Historic Site Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Meet the raptors! Learn the natural history, species statistics, and their individual stories of some of the birds of prey being cared by Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky! 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 Joint Task Force on Invasives 10:00am - 11:00am 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 go over website changes This event is in the "Family" group. Havyn's Bubble Bliss 10:30am - 1:30pm 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 Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Need something to do over fall break? Stop by anytime between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM and enjoy the incredible bubble tent! 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech Café: How to Use Libby 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Technology Event Details: Are you someone who wants to enhance your digital skills? Maybe you're interested in knowing more about the latest tech trends? Or, are you simply searching for answers on how to block spam, secure passwords, and/or prevent from being hacked. 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 WTS Lunch Meeting 11:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. This meeting will be displayed on the Library calendar Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: River Room Purpose of Meeting Lunch meeting and presentation for WTS, a non-profit professional organization supporting women in the transportation industry.		This event is in the "Family" group. Soaring High 11:00am - 12:00pm Family Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Other Location Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Explore the Capital City Airport with us! Tour the airport, experience flight simulators, and get an overview of aircraft controls! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required. 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.
12 pm	Reservation Charity Chix With Stix 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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 Work together to make hand made items for those in our community in need or in crisis		Reservation Bluegrass Community Action Partnership 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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 To provide parenting classes
1 pm			Reservation Video Production - FC Health Dept. 1:30pm - 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: River Room Purpose of Meeting Filming for an informational video for the Franklin County Health Department.			This event is in the "Adults" group. Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series - Eye of the Storm: Frankfort in the Civil War 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: Lecture Required Seats Remaining: 36 Event Details: Frankfort occupies a unique place in the annals of the Civil War. In 1862, it became the only loyal state capital to be occupied by Confederate forces during the war. 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.
2 pm	Reservation KRM VOCA part 2 2:15pm - 5:15pm 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 VOCA teams to do case reviews, work on reporting
3 pm	This event is in the "Family" group. The World of Candy 3:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Workshop Event Details: Drop in anytime between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM to make and decorate a variety of sweet candy concoctions and other candy inspired activities! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required. 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "School Age" group. Tween Renaissance 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: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Thou shalt have a blast! Tweens in grades 3-5, join us for a night of medieval fun. No registration required. 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 Bluegrass Writers Coalition Monthly Meetimg 4:45pm - 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: River Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting.
5 pm		This event is in the "Family" group. Pajama Party! 5:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Special Event Event Details: Wear your favorite pajamas to the library for a party! Drop in anytime between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to decorate a pillowcase, listen to stories and so much more. 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. PSPL Board of Trustees Meeting 5:30pm - 7:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Sower Board Room 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 Together Frankfort 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 monthly Coordinators Mtg	Reservation Crystalbrook Condominium Association (Non-profit Association) 5:00pm - 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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Crystal Brook Annual Meeting
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. The Empowered Caregiver & Supporting Independence 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: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: Join Dr. Peter Smith, Alzheimer's Association Community Educator, as he explores the role of caregiver in supporting the independence of someone living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Story by Story: Tim Ereneta 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Performance Required Seats Remaining: 43 Event Details: Join PSPL for Story by Story, a monthly series for adults and teens, where storytellers from around the country share stories reflecting diverse cultures, beliefs, and experiences. 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: 13 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. DIY Fall Candles 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: Let’s celebrate the start of fall by creating candles with your favorite autumn scents! This event 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.
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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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