Paul Sawyier Public Library — Attraction in Frankfort

I needed to make copies off the internet. Was not familiar with their computer,. Receptionists behind the counter had to call someone from upstairs. The man next to me was frustrated, as well. A kid in jeans came and went through the process.. It copied what I needed with part on two pages ,O K where do copies come out? No immediate signs visible. He had to come down again. Then ;who gets the money for copies. He came down again. The library is way too mechanized. Even the front doors.open mechanically. Little eye contact. I was a librarian 30 years ago. .Glad I/m not one now. Actually this library could run itself without the people .Not...

They just opened a brand new children's department that has a large play area, including a Duplo block table, computer stations, bird nest-like reading nook, rocketship reading nook, play castle, and more stuff I can't remember off the top of my head. This is all intermixed with the kid's bookshelves, and (for the sticks-in-the-mud, or concerned parents), it's completely separate from the main library, where sound will not carry.

In addition to this awesome kid's area, the rest of the library is top-notch. They also recently remodeled the rest of the upstairs area into a older kids/teens department, plenty of reading nooks and...

I absolutely love this library! They have an amazing selection of books and a wonderful children's room on the second floor full of books, computers, and activities for young children. My children especially loved the castle and light up board when they were younger. We love to visit the bookstore as well. They have used books of all genres at great prices and the proceeds benefit the library. If you aren't a big reader but love movies the library is a great place for you as well. They have a huge assortment of old and new movies and have their own free version of the red box where you can rent newly released dvds as well as...