LOUISVILLE (July 12, 2019) – The Greater Midwest Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) has announced the Louisville Free Public Library as an award recipient of…
Join us for a Gonzo Birthday Bash to celebrate Louisville’s Hunter S. Thompson on what would have been his 82nd birthday. Friends, fans, and special guests will gather to toast…
Main Library, Saturday, July 20, noon - 8 PM - Gonzofest Louisville is a literary and music festival honoring the legacy of Louisville native and gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 15, 2019) – The Louisville Free Public Library’s newest, state-of-the-art regional library will open its doors to the public on Monday, June 24. The much-anticipated, 40,000 square-foot…
LOUISVILLE, KY (May 13, 2019) – GonzoFest Louisville has big plans for its ninth annual celebration of Louisvillian Hunter S. Thompson, the founder of gonzo journalism. Matt Taibbi, contributing writer…
We are excited to share with you the news that Mayor Greg Fischer announced Lee Burchfield’s promotion from Interim Director to Director of the Louisville Free Public Library. Read More
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 29, 2019) – One of the busiest branches in the Louisville Free Public Library system will re-open its doors after nearly nine months of renovations. Starting Thursday,…
South Central Regional Library receives prestigious national architecture award! LOUISVILLE (April 8, 2019) – Every year, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) partners with the American Library Association to honor…
Be the first to see "Our Library" at a free screening with Filmmaker Morgan Atkinson. The documentary will cover important questions like "What does a free and public library mean…
Mayor Greg Fischer announced that Jim Blanton is leaving his post as Director of Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) in early November for a similar post in Asheville, N.C., to…