Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) staff are well-known for spearheading innovative programs that are modeled at libraries across the globe. Even so, severe funding deficits and budget cuts mean many…
SAVE THE DATE! A public input meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 22 (6-7:30 p.m.) at Fern Creek High School. At the meeting, architects and library leadership will unveil renderings for the new…
Things are getting exciting at the site of the Parkland Library! Contractors have been busy pouring the foundation for the addition and doing interior waterproofing work. Check out some of…
Job Title: Community and Civic Engagement Coordinator Job Summary The Community and Civic Engagement Coordinator will work in partnership with the Executive Administrator and Library Foundation staff to prepare, plan,…
It’s happening! The Portland Library closed its doors on September 30 so renovations can begin. The multi-million dollar project is projected to take 12-15 months. Check out the story from WHAS…
The Louisville Metro Council passed the Fiscal Year 24 budget on June 23.The Louisville Free Public Library received the following appropriation for FY24. OPERATINGFY24 Total: $24,508,800Last Year FY23: $23,221,100Change YOY:…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOUISVILLE (April 26, 2023) – Every year, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) partners with the American Library Association to honor the best in library architecture and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Library and Library Foundation welcome renowned sociologist Eric Klinenberg, Mayor Craig Greenberg, and UofL professor Nat Irvin for a community conversation about social infrastructure and the future…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOUISVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY BRINGING “FOREVER” BOOKS TO BOOK DESERTSSUPPORT FROM LIBRARY FOUNDATION AND $123,000 GRANT FROM PNC FOUNDATION TO HELP LFPL REACH UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND FAMILIESLOUISVILLE,…
April 14, 2023 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Join the Library Foundation for the premier of Night at the Library, a purposeful gathering of Louisville’s top influencers, philanthropists, thought leaders, and…