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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

Required

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

Required

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

Open

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	This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Parents and Tots 10:30am - 11:00am Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Young children (ages 2-3), accompanied by an adult, are introduced to simple stories, fingerplays, and activities. 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 CHFS IMPACT Leadership Academy 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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting IMPACT Leadership Academy has employee participants learning more about leadership roles	Reservation AARP Foundation Tax-Aide 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 Volunteer Tax Preparer Training	Reservation AARP Foundation Tax-Aide 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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Annual Training for Tax Prep Volunteers Reservation KY Flood Resilience Coalition 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 Workshop to discuss flood resilience policies and strategies in KY. This event is in the "Family" group. Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Family This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Meet us in the Program Room for a traditional storytime!! 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 improv Reservation KY Flood Resilience Coalition 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 Workshop to discuss flood resilience policies and strategies in KY.
11 am	This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Book Babies 11:30am - 12:00pm Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. 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. 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. Preschool Storytime 11:30am - 12:30pm PreK This event is in the "PreK" group. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: PreK Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, crafts and other activities for preschoolers, ages 4-5. 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 First Five Franklin County Early Childhood Council 1:00pm - 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 Bimonthy member meeting to plan events and support for birth-five families					This event is in the "Adults" group. RPG Demo Day: Marvel Super Heroes 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Learn to play the classic game of four-color comic book adventure in the mighty Marvel manner! Play one of Earth’s mightiest heroes and face off against the deadliest villains in the universe. 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		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Homeschool Club: Intro to Debate and Public Speaking 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Art, science, games, and more – connect with other homeschool teens here. In January, we will be learning the basics of public speaking and debate with District 1 Magistrate, Sherry Sebastian. 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. Elementary Homeschool Club: Basic Sewing 2:30pm - 3:30pm School Age, Family This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Homeschool families with children in grades K-5, stitch up some fun with basic sewing 10. 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.
3 pm
4 pm	This event is in the "School Age" group. Cardboard Lacing Snowflakes 4:30pm - 5:30pm School Age This event is in the "School Age" group. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Lace up a piece of winter art that will melt your heart. 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.		This event is in the "School Age" group. Build the Strongest Tower 4:30pm - 5:30pm School Age This event is in the "School Age" group. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Show off your engineering prowess! Using toothpicks and marshmallows, build the strongest, tallest tower you can. This program is for tweens in grades 3-5. 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.
5 pm	Reservation 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		Reservation BWC Fiction Critique Group 5:00pm - 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 Monthly Meeting of the Bluegrass Coalition of Writers Fiction Critique Group.
6 pm	This event is in the "Family" group. Mason Jar Mixes 6:30pm - 7:30pm Family This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Mix up a sweet and savory treat that is hard to beat. 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.	Reservation Twisted Stitchers of Frankfort 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: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Social group of community members to meet and craft together This event is in the "Adults" group. Vision Boards 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: River Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: Dream big in 2025! 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 "Baby & Toddler" group. Parents and Tots 6:30pm - 7:30pm Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Young children (ages 2-3), accompanied by an adult, are introduced to simple stories, fingerplays, and activities. 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 "Baby & Toddler" group. Book Babies 6:00pm - 6:30pm Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. 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. 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 Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: River Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 27 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 "Adults" group. Kentucky Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. 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. Teen Advisory Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Paul Sawyier Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meeting! Earn service hours, connect with others, and make your voice heard. 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. 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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