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Louisville libraries are getting a $1.5 million boost
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Construction on the new Fern Creek library branch is expected to be complete in 2025. | Image courtesy Louisville Free Public Library
The Louisville Free Public Library is about to turn the page on several important projects, thanks to a new grant.

The James Graham Brown Foundation has given a $1.5 million matching grant to the LFPL Foundation, to support projects at the Portland, Parkland, Fern Creek, and Main library branches.

A rendering shows a yellowed brick building, with a newly proposed renovation.

The Portland Library will eventually feature an expanded collection of books and materials, more computers, separate children’s and teen areas, new comfortable seating, and a public meeting space.

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Image via Louisville Free Public Library

Let’s check out what that money will help build:
  • The Portland Library (3305 Northwestern Pkwy.) project is renovating the existing 6,000-sqft Carnegie library building — which dates to 1913 — and building a new 4,500-sqft addition.
  • The Parkland Library (2743 Virginia Ave.), which has been closed since 1986, is being re-opened. The project includes renovations to the original space — which opened in 1908 — and a new 3,152-sqft addition.
  • A new, 18,000-sqft library building is under construction on Fern Creek Road (next to Fern Creek High School), replacing the branch that closed in 2019.
  • The Main Library branch (301 York St.) will see exterior improvements + landscaping to a portion of the building that was built in 1969, plus re-open a section of the original 1906 structure that had been closed for many decades + the third floor, which closed in 2019.
Previously, these projects were being funded by local, state, and federal authorities — but the Library Foundation needed more funds to complete them. Officials said that Library Foundation supporters have contributed over $5 million, with the foundation committed to raising an additional $3 million — this grant gets them halfway there.

Want to chip in? You can donate at the Library Foundation website.

Bonus: There’s another Carnegie library building that’s currently out of service. The Shelby Park library moved from its historic home at 600 E. Oak St. in 1994. Now, neighborhood residents are petitioning to re-open it.
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Events
Tuesday, June 25
  • Karhu Sun Run | Tuesday, June 25 | 6:30-8 a.m. | Big Four Bridge, 1101 River Rd., Louisville | Free | A new shoe model from the Finnish brand will be available for you to test out + you can enter to win a free pair.
Wednesday, June 26
  • Script Table Reads | Wednesday, June 26 | 7-10 p.m. | Gravely Brewing Co., 514 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Cost of purchase | Bring your script to network with other local screenwriters, playwrights, actors, and film + TV industry folks over beers.
Thursday, June 27
  • The Cat’s Meow | Thursday, June 27 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Ice House, 226 E. Washington St., Louisville | $25 | Take home a mini-portrait of your pet, enter to win raffle items, and enjoy food + drink at this fundraiser for Alley Cat Advocates.
Friday, June 28
  • Matt Butler’s “Reckless Son” | Friday, June 28 | 8 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $29.25 | See this hour-long solo show featuring the singer-songwriter performing music, monologues, personal history, and lessons learned from performing inside correctional facilities.
Saturday, June 29
  • Kentucky Craft Bash | Saturday, June 29 | 12-5 p.m. | Waterfront Park: Festival Plaza, 231 Witherspoon Ave., Louisville | $55 | Sample over 100 beers, ciders, sake, and seltzers from Kentucky breweries at the 7th annual festival.
  • LRS Fest 2024 | Saturday, June 29 | 12-11 p.m. | Waterfront Park, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | $20-$25 | This rock festival from the legendary local radio station is headlined by Goodbye June, a rock power trio from Nashville.
Sunday, June 30
  • Downtown Pickleball Street Fest | Sunday, June 30 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | 415 West Jefferson St., Louisville | $35 | Multiple downtown Louisville streets will be converted to 12 pickleball courts, featuring competition for experienced players + beginners.
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Transit
  • TARC will implement reductions to 22 of its 30 fixed-route public bus lines at the end of the month. On Sunday, June 30, three routes will be fully discontinued, while 19 routes move to reduced service.
Outdoors
  • What’s in a name? A lot, according to some Louisvillians. Recently, South Central Park was renamed to Taylor Berry Park (2400 Colorado Ave.), but now, officials are considering reverting back to the old name. Neighborhood residents can fill out this survey by August 15 to have their voices heard.
Giveaway
  • If you’ve never been to a Racing Louisville game, now’s your chance. The National Women’s Soccer League team is giving away tickets to newbies for this Saturday’s 4 p.m. game against Bay FC. Fill out this form by Friday at 12 p.m. for one complimentary ticket.
Community
  • Ever wondered what it’s like to be inside an ambulance, but don’t want to learn the hard way? Next month, tour one + meet with an EMS team to learn about emergencies at the Shawnee, Jeffersontown, and Iroquois branches of the Louisville Free Public Library. See the full schedule.
Arts
  • Louisville art aficionados know the work of Hannah Drake, but her talents aren’t limited to physical installments. “Broken Wings Still Fly” is a theatrical exhibition, co-written by Drake + Brandi Lashay. Catch a live performance on Saturday, June 29 at Alberta O. Jones Park starting at 5:30 p.m.
Sports
  • Looking ahead to 2025, guard Kaden Magwood could be a top priority recruit for Louisville men’s hoops. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Announced
  • Congrats to Morgan E. on winning our Coffee On Us Giveaway in partnership with Heine Brothers Coffee. Now, it’s time to get caffeinated. *
Health
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History

An historic honor

These Louisvillians will be honored for their work in history + preservation
A gray, historic, victorian mansion overlooks well manacured gardens.
The Peterson-Dumesnil House was built from 1869 to 1870 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. | Image via Wikimedia Commons
Here’s the scoop: On Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m., the Louisville Historical League will host its free annual Ice Cream Social and Awards Presentation.

Here’s a preview of the honorees:
  • The Samuel W. Thomas Book Award will be presented to “The Souful Sounds of Derbytown,” which detailed Louisville’s rich heritage of African American music and entertainment.
  • Preservationist Joanne Weeter will be presented the Branden Klayko Civic Advocacy Award for her advocacy of preservation and history.
  • Andy Blieden is being honored for his impact on developments in Butchertown with the Martha Elson Neighborhood Advocacy Award.
  • History Awards will be given to: the Clark County History Museum (725 Michigan Ave., Jeffersonville, IN), Dr. Galen Weiss for the Gaffney House Restoration, Common Bond Hotel Collection for The Myriad Hotel renovation, and Charlie Marsh for advocacy of Hogan’s Fountain restoration.
  • Founders Award will be announced at the event — it’s a surprise — to an individual for history education in Louisville.
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The Wrap
 
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We all have to go to the grocery store from time to time, but if you live in Fairdale the grocery will soon be coming to you.

The Kroger Mobile Market will set up shop at the Fairdale Library (10620 W. Manslick Rd.) on Tuesday, June 25 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., offering produce + other grocery needs.
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