Special Announcement! One Book One Frankfort is a community reading project held each April that encourages everyone in the Frankfort and Franklin County area to read and discuss the same book. Drumroll please... The 2019 One Book One Frankfort selection is The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan! Check back in the coming weeks for more details on what is sure to be a month full of great events! |
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| Films directed by women, and films about women. Watch Ladybird, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Daughters of the Dust, and so many more on Kanopy, an online streaming service from the Library! |
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Tween Book Group: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Thursday, March 7, at 6:30pm Tweens in grades 3-5, join us for snacks and a discussion of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo Discovering Paper's Past Wednesday, March 13, at 4:30pm Paper is all around us. But where did it come from? Kids in grades K-2, join us and explore the history of papermaking through stories and by creating your own handmade paper. |
PokéClub Thursday, March 14, at 4:30pm 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. STEAM Club: Gizmos, Gadgets, and Thingamajigs Thursday, March 14, at 6:30pm From parachutes to traffic lights, Kentuckians have had some great ideas. Tweens in grades 3-5, celebrate the accomplishments of Kentucky inventors by crafting your own inventions and testing them out. |
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Story Thyme Friday, March 8, at 11am PSPL is partnering with the Franklin County Farmers Market to deliver a healthy storytime. Families with kids of all ages are welcome, and registration is not required. Biscuits, Butter, and Blackberry Jam Saturday, March 9, at 11am Discover a tasty Kentucky tradition by making biscuits and butter from scratch! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. |
Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day Friday, March 15, at 11am Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with stories, games, and crafts. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. |
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Film Discussion Group Thursday, March 7, at 6:30pm Join us to discuss The Vanishing directed by Kristoffer Nyholm. Breakfast with a Book Saturday, March 9, at 9:30am We will discuss The White Album: Essays by Joan Didion. Container Gardening Monday, March 11, at 6pm Join Rose Berry, Capital Area Extension Master Gardener, as she discusses how to start and care for a container garden! Learn what containers you can use, what can be planted, and how to keep everything thriving. Sponsored by PSPL and Franklin County Cooperative Extension. Milestones & Meltdowns Wednesday, March 13, at 11am Wednesday, March 20, at 11am A parenting group for anyone with a child from birth to age 3. |
Searching for Family History Wednesday, March 13, at 6pm Search for your ancestors in millions of historical records using FamilySearch.org. Learn how to preserve your genealogy online, see what others have contributed, and share your family story. Stump the Gardener Monday, March 18, at 6pm Ever wonder how your neighbor has such a wonderful yard? Now’s your chance to ask them! The Capital Area Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand for this panel discussion, sharing their gardening secrets and answering questions from the audience. Sponsored by PSPL and Franklin County Cooperative Extension. |
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New Discussion Group! Diversity Downtown Saturday, March 16, at 1:30pm Diversity Downtown is a quarterly discussion group with content focused around underrepresented, marginalized, or minority groups. For our first meeting, we will discuss You Can’t Touch My Hair by Phoebe Robinson. |
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Karaoke & Coloring Friday, March 8, at 4:30pm Teens in grades 6-12, take the stage and sing to your favorite songs. There will be snacks and coloring pages for audience members. |
Amazing Arthropods Monday, March 18, at 6:30pm Teens in grades 6-12, see and touch some creepy, crawly creatures while learning about them. |
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Edible Book Creations Monday, March 11, at 6:30pm Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to participate by concocting their own culinary interpretation of a book, character, literary pun, or plot. Bring your creation to the program. Come view these tasty creations and vote for a favorite! There will be prizes. |
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| | Teen Advisory Group | Feb 22 |
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| Have Fun & Celebrate Chinese Culture | Feb 23 |
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| Valentine's Day STEAM | Feb 14 |
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| Have Fun & Celebrate Chinese Culture | Feb 23 |
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