Week of Events
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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July 5, 2026 -Sunday Fundays
Sunday Fundays
Join the library for Sunday Funday! Programs are free and do not require registration. 6.14 Pop and Paint 6.21 Hydrangea Bubble Flowers 6.28 DIY Dinosaur Spotters 7.5 LEGO Build-a-thon 7.12 Live at the Library 7.19 Make your Own Dinosaur Poop 7.26 Design a Safari Hat
Monday, July 6, 2026
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July 6, 2026 -2026 Summer Clay Camp
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Featured July 6, 2026 -Featured Summer Riding Lessons
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July 6, 2026 -Maker Mondays
2026 Summer Clay Camp
Broadway Clay offers week-long clay camps in a professional studio environment. Through exploration, students become independent learners who aren’t afraid to freely create and make messy mistakes! Our qualified instructors teach skills that allow students to develop artwork worthy for a portfolio. Class descriptions and ages are below. If your child is age 13+, email us about volunteer opportunities during...
Summer Riding Lessons
Riders at Life Adventure Center will connect with horses, build resilience, and have lots of fun! Our classes are up to 4 students each with CHA- certified instructors. Your rider will learn to groom, tack, and care for their horse before and after each class. In addition to practicing traditional riding skills, students will also have the opportunity to try...
Maker Mondays
Join the library for free family programs- no registration required. 6.15 Sculpt It! 6.29 Paint It! 7.6 Collage It! 7.13 Print It!
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026 -Try-It Tuesdays
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July 7, 2026 -Kids Classes at Broadway Clay
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July 7, 2026 -For Tweens + Teens
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July 7, 2026 -Beginner Acro
Try-It Tuesdays
The library will provide everything for you to try something new! Please, no outside sports equipment or pets. 6.16 Family Yoga 6.23 Basketball 6.30 Dance 7.7 Volleyball 7.14 Soccer
Kids Classes at Broadway Clay
Ages 7-17 Each session includes 4 classes beginning on the first Tuesday of the month. Kids classes are a way to explore clay while expanding creativity, problem solving, and building artistic techniques. Students will handbuild, throw on the wheel, and glaze. As students continue to attend monthly classes they will build upon their skills to work independently. Our instructors will...
For Tweens + Teens
Created for grades 3-12. Free, no registration required. 6.16 Jurassic Escape Room 6.23 Roll a Dinosaur 6.30 Dino Jewelry 7.7 Figuring out Fossils 7.14 Salt Dough Fossils
Beginner Acro
Designed with the beginning acro student (ages 8-11) in mind, Beginning Acro introduces basic gymnastic concepts in conjunction with basic dance training. Pre-Professional Division students with experience in Youth Division Acro, or no former acro training, are encouraged to start in this Pre-Professional Division class.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026 -Wonder Wednesdays
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July 8, 2026 -YAYpop
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July 8, 2026 -Fit with Fido
Wonder Wednesdays
In case of inclement weather, check library Facebook page or website for updates. Please, no pets. 6.17 Garden Day 6.24 Messy Science day 7.1 Tie Dye Day 7.8 Giant Games Day 7.15 Water Day
YAYpop
A 3 hour immersive art experience with direct instruction in a focal area. June 17, Doodley Do! The Art of Doodles July 8, Trash to Treasure
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026 -Teen Service Project with PSPL
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July 9, 2026 -Infinity Kids Fitness Classes
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July 9, 2026 -Youth Paddle Club
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July 9, 2026 -Youth Paddling Club
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July 9, 2026 -Teen Programs with PSPL
Infinity Kids Fitness Classes
Ages 6-13, $50/ month Infinity Kids is a fun, high-energy workout program designed for children that focuses on developing strength, coordination, and fitness through age-appropriate exercises. The classes incorporate playful movements like jumping, running, climbing, and lifting, all while teaching kids the importance of teamwork, discipline, and having fun with fitness.
Youth Paddle Club
A paddle club provided by Canoe Kentucky for kids of any age! With a one time cost of $50.00, Yes Cards are accepted.
Youth Paddling Club
Youth Paddle Club is a program designed to engage young people in paddle sports, fostering both skill development and an appreciation for outdoor activities. Youth have the opportunity to connect with others who share their interests, build confidence on the water, and develop a lifelong love for paddling. We will paddle on either the Kentucky River or the Elkhorn Creek....
Teen Programs with PSPL
Programming created for graded 6-12. Free, no registration required. 6.11 Dinosaur Perler Bead Designs 6.18 Dragon Eye Paint-Along 6.25 Dino Nugget Plushies 7.2 Let's Build a Giant Beaded Lizard 7.9 Mystical Dragon Eggs 7.16 Teen Slime Night
Friday, July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026 -Reading in the Garden
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July 10, 2026 -Frankfort Fridays
Reading in the Garden
In case of inclement weather, check the Paul Sawyier Public Library website or Facebook page for updates.
Frankfort Fridays
Explore Frankfort with the library! 6.26 Meet at Capital City Museum 7.10 Meet at Liberty Hall Garden 7.17 Meet at KSU Research Farm
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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July 11, 2026 -Franklin County Farmers Market
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July 11, 2026 -Yoga in the Barn
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July 11, 2026 -Handbuilding Workshop: Koi Fish Bowls
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July 11, 2026 -Red Oaks Forest School Art Club
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Featured July 11, 2026 -Featured Coffee with Cats & Donuts with Dogs
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July 11, 2026 -2026 Teen Cooking Classes: Global Street Food
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July 11, 2026 -Infinity Kids Fitness Classes
Franklin County Farmers Market
Walk through our market and see fresh produce, eggs, breads, meats, jams and salsa, cheese, soap, plants, and more, all produced in Franklin and surrounding counties. Enjoy fresh food, support local farmers, and chat with friends. Kids Days at the Market are held every month on the second Saturday. More information coming soon!
Yoga in the Barn
Every Other Saturday, May 30-October 3, 9-10am Suggested donation $10/class | Please register Josephine Sculpture Park is partnering with The Ashventure to host a bi-weekly, all-levels yoga class in the event barn! Ashtin will guide you through a lovely all-levels class with views of blooming meadows, sculptures and woodlands from the comfort of the shaded, solid floor of the event...
Handbuilding Workshop: Koi Fish Bowls
Design your own Koi Pond for whatever use you dream of. Craft your own koi to swim among your waterlilies and pond accents. You will then glaze your creation. We will bisque fire your habitat, and then during the glaze firing we will add glass beads to create magic! Our handbuilding workshops are a great way to be introduced to...
Red Oaks Forest School Art Club
Every 2nd Saturday, 10 am-Noon May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, & December 12 FREE | Please register Josephine Sculpture Park partners up with Red Oaks Forest School to host a free, all-ages Art Club the second Saturday of each month! Art and nature are perfect partners. Creating art helps us explore...
Coffee with Cats & Donuts with Dogs
What better way to start off your weekend than getting some lovin' from our cats and dogs? On the 2nd Saturday of each month, make plans to visit the LIFE House For Animals anytime between 10 AM - 11 AM to enjoy "Coffee With Cats & Donuts With Dogs." You can... Relax in our lobby and meet adoptable cats. Each...
2026 Teen Cooking Classes: Global Street Food
Travel the world without leaving the kitchen in our Teen Global Street Food Cooking Class, where young chefs learn to create bold, authentic flavors from iconic street foods across the globe. From savory to sweet, this hands-on experience builds confidence, creativity, and a love for diverse cultures—one delicious bite at a time. Ages 11-17 welcome. We take Yes Cards!
Infinity Kids Fitness Classes
Ages 6-13, $50/ month Infinity Kids is a fun, high-energy workout program designed for children that focuses on developing strength, coordination, and fitness through age-appropriate exercises. The classes incorporate playful movements like jumping, running, climbing, and lifting, all while teaching kids the importance of teamwork, discipline, and having fun with fitness.