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📚 Get lit(erate) in LOU
The Parkland Library recently re-opened after 40 years. | Photo by LOUtoday
Louisville is for readers, but does your kid know that? Here are 8 ways to get kids to read — the Louisville way.
We spoke to Kate Schiavi, a Youth Services Manager at the Louisville Free Public Library. She has a couple tips for adults trying to foster a love for reading in children:
Keep updated on library events. Keep the library’s event page handy. Everything at the library is free, from preschool parties to crafting programs. They even have a newsletter to keep you updated.
Book choice is important. Who wants to read something they find boring? Not kids. Schiavi recommends you “let kids loose in the library” so they can choose from a diverse selection of books.
If your youngster prefers their tablet... check out this digital library of eBooks, audiobooks, and eComics. Best part? It’s free with your library card.
Why is it called the Louisville Free Public Library?
A. Because the city’s first library wasn’t free
B. To celebrate the Declaration of Independence
C. “FREE” is an acronym
D. In honor of Frida “Free” Davenport
Baby Playdate | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Speed Art Museum | Price of admission | Enjoy a “baby-ified” gallery with floor mats, board books, toys, and soft music.
Thursday, March 6
“The Waiting Game” | 7 p.m. | Louisville Slugger Field | $10 | See this documentary about basketball history and stick around for a Q+A session with former ABA players.
Friday, March 7
The Millennium Tour | 8 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center | $73.75+ | Jam with R&B + hip-hop stars from the 2000s and today like Bow Wow, Boosie, Ying Yang Twins, and Rick Ross.
Saturday, March 8
HerStory Writing Workshop | 2-4 p.m. | Louisville Free Public Library | Free | Dive into the work of Alice Walker to inspire your own creative writing.
Sunday, March 9
Marbling Hats | 3-4 p.m. | Preston Arts Center | $75 | Make a colorful marbled hat — in fact, make four.
High winds are expected to continue through today. If you haven’t already, bring in anything that can blow away and report any downed wires. (The Courier Journal)
Coming Soon
The Highlands is getting a French bistro from the brains behind bar Vetti. M. Peppers is slated to open inside the Bellwether Hotel this spring, taking over the former Nostalgic space. We’re already eyeing the steak frites. (Louisville Business First)
Development
Work is progressing on the new land at Kentucky Kingdom, Discovery Meadow. Peep the progress on the construction. It is 66 days away from opening day, so snag your season passes soon.
Louisvillian
Denny Crum, former UofL men’s basketball coach, finally has a gravestone. The first gravestone was lost in the Red Sea, following an interception by Houthi pirates. See pictures of the new memorial at Cave Hill Cemetery. (Spectrum News 1 + The Courier Journal)
Watch
Toasty’s Tavern’s patio movie series is back. Every week night at dusk, enjoy a movie on the heated patio. Next up? “Gattaca” screens tonight.
Outdoors
ICYMI, TreeFest is right around the corner. Celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with food trucks, live music, and — of course — trees.
Gallery
We’ve been staring at these photos from Mardi Gras Live. If you missed out, don’t worry — your next chance to party at Fourth Street Live! is on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 for the St. Patrick’s Day Party.
Sports
Welcome back, Cards. The Cards are in the top-15 for the first time since 2020. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
The Buy
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A women’s tennis dress made from stretchy, soft fabric that’s perfect for workouts or casual wear on sunny days.
Schiavi also recommended tying kids’ real-life experiences to what they read on the page. So I recommend “L is for Louisville” by Gill Holland Jr. to teach them about this great city.
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