What’s Your LFPL Story?

My granddaughter (Quinn) and I read 6000 books (Yes! 6000!) before Kindergarten. The Library has played a large role in us achieving that lofty goal. We visit the library regularly…

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Work with us!

Community Engagement CoordinatorEmployee Type Full-TimeJob Description The Community Engagement Coordinator will work in partnership with the Executive Administrator and Library Foundation staff to prepare, plan, and implement a comprehensive and…

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Louisville Metro Budget Approved

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:…

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Community Conversation with Eric Klinenberg

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…

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Night at the Library

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…

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FERN CREEK GROUNDBREAKING

Join Mayor Greg Fischer, Members of the Metro Council, and The Library Foundation as we break ground on the new Fern Creek LibraryThursday, December 15, 10:30 a.m.9127 Fern Creek Road…

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LFPL News Release: Parkland Groundbreaking

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         Mayor Fischer and community leaders break ground on historic Parkland Library restoration project LOUISVILLE, Ky. (September 29, 2022) – After more than three decades without a library…

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LFPL News Release: Portland Groundbreaking

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         Mayor joins library and other community leaders to break ground on Portland Library renovation and expansion project LOUISVILLE, Ky. (September 6, 2022) – With shovels in hand,…

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