Imagine kicking back and reading a best seller in one of these bad boys. | Photo by LOUtoday
A cool breeze, some vitamin D, and a good book. Does it get much better than that?
If you ask a resident of South Korea’s capital city, Seoul, the answer would probably be a resounding “no.” The city’s innovative Outdoor Library concept drew in a million visitors in the past three months, and has attracted 6 million since launching in 2022.
What is it?
“The Seoul Outdoor Library is designed as a vibrant space where people can freely read books and engage in cultural activities outside the traditional library setting,” according to the official city website. The space features chairs, rentable books, and multiple locations.
Where would one go in Louisville?
Our vote? Joe Creason Park. There’s plenty of tree cover to beat the Kentucky heat, open spaces for lounging, the Louisville Zoo right across the street, and the Louisville Nature Center if your book prompts the need for a reflective walk.
Bonus: LFPL doesn’t currently have a dedicated outdoor library, but you might be surprised what other services they do offer.
Asked
Asked
Where would you put an outdoor library in Louisville?
Tell us where you’d like to kick back and read a book, and we might feature your answer in a future newsletter.
Paws on the Patio | 4-7 p.m. | Moonsong Bar & Cafe | Free entry | Bring your pooch for a complimentary pup cup, plus a beer, wine, or mocktail for yourself — a portion of proceeds supports local animal shelters.
Wednesday, July 16
Volunteer Orientation | Wednesday, July 16, Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The PNC Achievement Center in Beckley Creek Park | Get set up to give back to the Parklands with tasks like invasive species removal or helping with summer camps.
Thursday, July 17
How to Extend your Summer Growing Season | 6-7:30 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | $25, $20 for members | Learn to keep your garden growing through the autumn months + extend your yield.
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NuLu Summer Fest is this Saturday, July 19. Beat the heat with a watermelon eating contest, a tiki bar, pickleball, and summer yard games. The festival is free to enter, and takes over the 700 + 800 blocks of East Market Street.
Number
10 gallons. That’s how much byproduct is produced in making one gallon of bourbon. A Lexington-based biotech company is building a new, $40-million facility to reprocess that byproduct into fertilizer, among other products. (Courier Journal)
Traffic
The ongoing project by the Louisville Water Company on River Road will impact the stretch east of Rockledge Drive, including the intersection with Glenview Drive.
Community
A mechanical issue caused a false alarm + evacuation at the Kentucky Expo Center this weekend. There were no injuries reported, and the Run 4 Roses continued yesterday and today. (WHAS11)
Sports
Will the offensive line be the unsung hero for Louisville’s high-powered offense this season? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Today Is
The MLB All-Star Game. Louisville may not have a team of our own, but according to this map, Derby City is a Cincinnati Reds town. Check out the full rosters, featuring the Reds’ Mason Neville, and tune in to FOX or ESPN 2 starting at 8 p.m. ET.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
In case you’ve missed it, the Louisville Zoo is working on a new expansion in the area past the snow leopards + tigers. Kentucky Trails will feature native wildlife like bobcats, bison, and black bears (oh my). There’s no timeline yet, but we’ll keep you posted.
This $40 million expansion is coming to the Louisville Zoo.
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