The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day. |
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Free Concert with The Doubleclicks Tonight!
Celebrate the first day of summer with a concert by The Doubleclicks! Join us Friday, June 21 (tonight!), at 7pm. This folk-pop duo will perform their geeky, snarky, sweet, and uplifting songs on cello, ukulele, and meowing cat keyboard. The latest Doubleclicks album, The Book Was Better, includes songs about video games, gender identity, cats, and books!
The Doubleclicks have been played on NPR shows like All Things Acoustic, and featured on BoingBoing, io9 and Geek & Sundry, and the Huffington Post. They have also opened for nerd stars like Jonathan Coulton and Wil Wheaton. Check out their music here. Then come see them live and in-person tonight at the Library! |
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Bluegrass Bigfoot Speaker in Frankfort!
Are you a believer? A skeptic? Just curious? Join us on Tuesday, June 25, at 6:30pm for this family-friendly presentation. Charlie Raymond, founder of the Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization, shares his knowledge from over twenty years of research. Charlie has appeared on Animal Planet, The History Channel, and the BBC. Recently he published his first book, Bluegrass Bigfoot: Encounters with the Kentucky Wildman. Evidence presented will include photos, audio clips, and videos. Footprint and hand casts from Kentucky will be on display as well. This presentation is suitable for the entire family. Please register here. For more information, contact Diane Dehoney at 352-2665 x108 or diane@pspl.org. |
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Summer Reading is in Full Swing!
Attend free events for all ages, read books, and win prizes! There is something for everyone! Read the full Summer Reading newsletter (including all the events for June and July!), and sign up for the program if you haven't already. |
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| Walter curated a summer reading inspired playlist on Freegal Music! You can download (and keep!) 5 songs a week with your library card. |
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Hands-on Workshops for Tweens: Kentucky Shakespeare: Jedi Skills Training
Monday, June 24, at 4:30pm
Using Shakespeare and the Force, tweens in grades 3-5 can learn how to safely perform a choreographed fight with stage-combat basics and swordplay.
Booksters: Mission to Mars
Wednesday, June 26, at 4:30pm
What would you need to live on Mars? Kids in grades 1-2, discover what life is like on the Red Planet and create your own space colony.
Throwback Thursday: 1980s
Thursday, June 27, at 4:30pm
Tweens and teens in grades 3-12, play the games of the 1980s including Pac Man, Tetris, and a giant Rubik's Cube! |
Hands-on Workshops for Tweens: Rubber Band Planets
Monday, July 1, at 4:30pm
Tweens in grades 3-5, create your own colorful model of the solar system using paper and rubber bands.
Booksters: Galactic Science
Wednesday, July 3, at 4:30pm
Kids in grades 1-2, let's get messy with alien slime, moon rocks, fizzing Jupiter, exploding stars, and more! . |
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Madcap Puppets Present The Wizard of Oz
Thursday, June 27, at 10am AND 6:30pm
Follow the yellow brick road to this amazing puppet show! Families with kids of all ages are welcome and registration is not required. Location: Bridgeport Elementary School |
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Champions Forever
Monday, July 1, at 10am AND 6:30pm
As seen on America's Got Talent! Prepare to be amazed at this Spin-tacular Basketball Show! All ages are welcome and registration is not required. Location: Peaks Mill Elementary School |
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Ice Skate at the Library: An Out-of-This World Experience!
Saturday, June 22, at 10am-4pm
Glide on in to the Library for an out-of-this world experience! Skates will be provided. Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm to participate. All ages are welcome, and registration is not required.
Wednesdays at the Park: Solar-Powered S'mores
Wednesday, June 26, at 10:30am
Families with kids in preschool-5th grade, harness the energy of the sun to make the best snack ever! Registration is not required. |
Bricks for Kidz
Friday, June 28, at 10:30am
Saturday, June 29, at 11am
We learn, we build, we play...with LEGO Bricks and the experts from Bricks 4 Kidz! Families with children of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required.
Wednesdays at the Park: Cosmic Crafts
Wednesday, July 3, at 10:30am
Families with kids in preschool-5th grade, create out-of-this-world space crafts! Registration is not required. |
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The Bluegrass Bigfoot
Tuesday, June 25, at 6:30pm
Are you a believer? A skeptic? Join Charlie Raymond, founder of the Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization, as he shares his knowledge from over twenty years of research. Charlie has appeared on Animal Planet, The History Channel, and BBC. This presentation is suitable for the entire family. |
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Breakfast with a Book
Saturday, June 22, at 9:30am
We will discuss A Good Day to Die by Jim Harrison.
Mystery Book Group
Monday, June 24, at 7pm
We will discuss My Husband’s Lies by Caroline England.
Diversity Downtown
Saturday, June 29, at 1:30pm
We will discuss Carol directed by Todd Haynes.
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Ripped From the Headlines: A Civil Civic Conversation
Monday, July 1, at 6:30pm
Join us each month for a community conversation devoted to a topic of current national interest. Our goal is to encourage civil dialogue that fosters respect for differing viewpoints. All are welcome! July's discussion topic will be healthcare.
Crafternoon with Kristin
Wednesday, July 3, at 2pm
Create out-of-this-world string art featuring stars, planets, and other celestial bodies!
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Let's Explore Frankfort: Clean Team/TAG
Friday, June 28, at 4:30pm
Teens in grades 6-12, join the Teen Advisory Group as we clean up Frankfort with the Clean Team! Meet at the Fiscal Court Building. |
Let's Explore Frankfort: Archery
Tuesday, July 2, at 7pm
Draw your bow and take aim! Teens in grades 6-12, join us for an introduction to archery! Meet at the Cove Spring Archery Park. |
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|  | | Crafternoon | June 12 |
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 | | Company Q Presents | June 13 |
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 | | Stars at the Farm | June 14 |
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 | | Spin Like an Astronaut | June 15 |
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 | | Crafternoon | June 19 |
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