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From Bollywood Dancing to Backyard Chickens: The How-To Festival

Erin Keane — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:14:37 +0000

Challenging the out-of-date idea that libraries are only quiet places for reading and research, the Louisville Free Public Library brings its How-To Festival back for a second year. The library will present experts on everything from Bollywood dancing to gardening Saturday at this popular community learning event.

Here's What the Southwest Regional Library Will Look Like

Gabe Bullard — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:30:00 +0000

The plans are out for the long-awaited Southwest Regional Library.

The SRL is a proposed 40,000 square-foot facility at Dixie Highway and Kendall Road. It's meant to serve some 100,000 residents from across the area. Other regional libraries are planned for northeast and south-central Louisville.

While unveiling the plans, city officials touted the new library's size and scope. In addition to 100,000 books, they say the library will feature modern technology, computer access and large meeting rooms. The plans also call for the SRL to meet LEED standards.

More Books: Craig Buthod on the Future of Libraries

Gabe Bullard — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:49:22 +0000

Louisville officials on Monday night will unveil the designs for a new Southwest Regional Library. The library will be in Valley Station and is meant to be a source of information and a meeting place for 100,000 nearby residents.

City Departments Hope Gun Owners Will Use Common Sense

Phillip M. Bailey — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:29:02 +0000

Louisville Metro Government departments are urging gun owners to use common sense now that firearms are allowed in city-owned buildings.

The General Assembly passed a state law forbidding cities from enacting stricter gun laws than the state in 2012, and the Metro Council changed its definition of deadly weapons last week as a result.

Under the new provisions taking effect this month, residents are allowed to openly carry a firearm in Metro facilities such as the mayor’s office and City Hall, as well as libraries, parks and the Louisville Zoo.

Library U Course Explores Changing Role of American Theater

Erin Keane — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

The Louisville Free Public Library’s Library U course for January is on the changing role of American theater. Actors Theatre of Louisville associate director Zan Sawyer-Dailey will offer an an insider’s look at the art of making theater at the Main Library.

Sawyer-Dailey’s course will cover the history of the regional theater movement and Actors Theatre, how the theater’s artistic decisions are made, and offer a look at the upcoming Humana Festival of New American Plays.

Researching? Bored? Library Offers Free Newspaper Archives Going Back to 1800s

Joseph Lord — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000

The Louisville Free Public Library has a new online resource for students working on term papers, history buffs and people suffering from debilitating holiday vacation boredom.

Archives from local, regional and national newspapers -- reaching as far back as the early 1800s -- are now available on the library's website.

Get Reading: Library Offers Free E-Magazines

Gabe Bullard — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:29:56 +0000

Looking for the latest edition of ESPN Magazine, Esquire or Elle? How about Knit Magazine or Bloomberg Business Week? Well, if you're a Louisville Free Public Library member, look no further.

"Music in the Black Church" To Be Studied In Library Course

Colleen Stewart — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:52:06 +0000

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Western Library Branch Re-Opens This Week

Patrick DeSpain — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:50:31 +0000

The Louisville Free Public Library will reopen its western branch this weekend following a $500,000 remodeling project.

The historic location was built in 1908 and was the first free public library in the nation to be fully staffed by African Americans. Included among the renovation projects is the creation of a new reading room for the African American archives, which the library houses.

"What's Next" Library Lecture Series to Address Climate Change

Patrick DeSpain — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:00:00 +0000

A new lecture series begins this week at the main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. The “What’s Next” series offers a forum for local researchers to discuss emerging developments in their areas of expertise.

“We’re talking with a lot of folks here in Louisville that are really doing some amazing things,” Library Head of Community Relations Paul Burns said. “That’s one of the things we wanted to tap into, is some of these great resources we have in the community and some exciting stuff that’s happening that people don’t even know about.”