As we enter a season of gratitude, The Library Foundation is thankful for the support of donors like you. Our supporters show commitment to the programs and services the Foundation…
City officials say a program meant to prepare kids for kindergarten continues to be a success. The "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" challenge was launched in 2014 in Louisville. It's expected…
With the library right across the street from the grocery store in Owensboro, Jo Lynn Baker recalls a convenient situation for her family. “The A&P was just across the street…
The Louisville Free Public Library Foundation's strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is…
For 17 years, Sean Warwick has worked behind the scenes at the Louisville Free Public Library in the computer services department. But his passion for the library started much earlier…
It is with great sorrow we share news of Nick Simon’s passing on June 10, 2016. Simon served on the Foundation board beginning in 2000, including serving as our development…
UPDATE: On June 23, 2016, Louisville Metro Council approved the mayor's proposal for funding planning and design of Northeast Regional. Mayor Greg Fischer announced support for the Northeast Regional Library…
The public library as a concept is incredible. The idea itself could be seen as radical, if it wasn’t so familiar. It is an institution, free and open to every…
Edith Pitzer (left) recently stopped by the Main Library, where she and Chandra Gordon (right), Library Foundation executive director, tried out the library's new 3D printer. The printer was a…
“Libraries have touched so many lives, and those lives should give back.”” - Mary Louise Gorman, supporter of the Louisville Free Public Library ML grew up in a small town…