The Library will be closed Monday, September 2, for Labor Day. |
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How-To Festival: 30 Things in 3 Hours Mark your calendars! We're excited to host a How-To Festival on Saturday, September 21, from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning for all ages as local presenters teach 30 things in 3 hours, and it’s all free! Want to learn how to podcast? How to make marshmallows? How to boost your home's curb appeal? How to make balloon animals or slime? How to compost? Come and learn these skills and many more! Check the Facebook event for updates! |
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Find these eaudio titles (and more!) on RBdigital. No holds, no waiting. Download the RBdigital app or go to https://paulsawyierky.rbdigital.com. |
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Out of the Box Thursday, September 5, at 11:00 AM Preschoolers (ages 4-5), think out of the box! What can you make with a drinking straw? Junior Historians Club Thursday, September 5, at 6:30 PM Kids in grades 3-5, come join the club! The PSPL Junior Historians Club is a great way to get together and celebrate all things Kentucky history with some fun and exciting activities. Big & Small Babies Friday, September 6, at 4:30 PM Tuesday, September 10, at 11:00 AM Celebrate all things big and small in this storytime for our smallest patrons (ages 0-24 months) and their big grown-ups. Turtle Storytime Tuesday, September 10, at 5:30 PM Wednesday, September 11, at 10 AM Toddlers (ages 2-3), get to know turtles through stories, crafts, and activities. |
K-2 Science Club: Earthquakes, Volcanos, and Quicksand Wednesday, September 11, at 4:30 PM Kids in grades K-2, explore the science of mother nature through fun and amazing experiments. PokéClub Thursday, September 12, at 4:30 PM Play, battle, and create with us as we celebrate everything Pokémon! Feel free to bring your own cards and devices if you would like to trade or battle. Grades 3-12. Reader's Theater: Are You Scared, Darth Vader? Friday, September 13, at 4:30 PM Tweens and teens in grades 3-12, channel your inner actor and bring Adam Rex's Are You Scared, Darth Vader? to life. Rehearsals will be held Fridays, September 12-October 4, at 4:30 PM. The performance will be Monday, October 7, at 6:00 PM. |
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Marshmallow Mania Friday, August 30, at 11:00 AM Celebrate Toasted Marshmallow Day with stories, crafts, and lots and lots of marshmallows! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. Imagination Playground Saturday, August 31, at 11:00 AM Use your imagination to build and create with a variety of blocks. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. Story Thyme Tuesday, September 3, at 6:30 PM PSPL is partnering with the Franklin County Farmers Market to deliver a healthy storytime. Discover how to churn butter and grind corn. We will make butter and taste cornbread! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. |
Grandparents Day Celebration! Friday, September 6, at 11:00 AM Celebrate Grandparents Day by making crafts or playing games with a loved one. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. Storytime in the Park!: Create a Birdhouse Thursday, September 12, at 5:00 PM Families with kids of all ages, join us at Cove Spring Park for stories and an activity. Registration is not required. ***This program will be held at Cove Spring Park*** Apple A-Peel Friday, September 13, at 11:00 AM Explore all things apple with stories, games, and crafts! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. |
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Breakfast with a Book Saturday, August 31, at 9:30 AM We will discuss In Our Time by Ernest Hemingway. Ripped from the Headlines: A Civil Civic Conversation Monday, September 3, at 6:30 PM 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! September’s discussion topic will be reparations for African Americans. Sponsored by PSPL and The State Journal. Film Discussion Group Thursday, September 5, at 6:30 PM We will discuss East of Eden directed by Elia Kazan. Inside the Lines Coloring Club Saturday, September 7, at 1:00 PM Join us for an afternoon of coloring and relaxation. Adult coloring books offer a fun way to unwind and tap into your creativity. Studies have shown that coloring can reduce stress and improve focus and mindfulness. No registration. |
Diversity Downtown Saturday, September 7, at 1:30 PM We will discuss RBG directed by Julie Cohen and Betsy West. Camp Nelson Monday, September 9, at 6:30 PM Dr. Stephen McBride of Camp Nelson will discuss the site’s evolution from farmland to Civil War fortification to county park to its current status as a national monument. No registration. Sponsored by the Frankfort Civil War Roundtable, the Capital City Museum, and PSPL. PSPL at the Movies Tuesday, September 10, at 6:30 PM We will discuss Helter Skelter. Yoga for Beginners Wednesday, September 11, at 6:00 PM 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. |
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Scarf Weaving Monday, September 9, at 6:30 PM Teens in grades 6-12, using upcycled straws, make your own loom to weave the perfect scarf for fall. PokéClub Thursday, September 12, at 4:30 PM Play, battle, and create with us as we celebrate everything Pokémon! Feel free to bring your own cards and devices if you would like to trade or battle. Grades 3-12. |
Reader's Theater: Are You Scared, Darth Vader? Friday, September 13, at 4:30 PM Tweens and teens in grades 3-12, channel your inner actor and bring Adam Rex's Are You Scared, Darth Vader? to life. Rehearsals will be held Fridays, September 12-October 4, at 4:30 PM. The performance will be Monday, October 7, at 6:00 PM. |
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| Homeschool Art Hour | August 15 |
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| Gathering of Authors | August 17 |
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| Imagination Playground | August 9 |
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| Homeschool Art Hour | August 15 |
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| Gathering of Authors | August 17 |
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