Aug 10 Local News Library Workers Continue Work to Dry Out Main Branch The work to clear out 50,000 water-damaged books from the Main Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library continues this week. Director Craig Buthod says library employees are working to keep track of each book that has to be thrown out. “Part of the challenge here is the inventory,” says Buthod. “All of the books […] By Stephanie Crosby Aug 10 Local News Library Workers Continue Work to Dry Out Main Branch Stephanie Crosby
Aug 7 Local News Main Library Moving Offices to Heyburn Building The Main Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library was among the hardest hit public structures in this week’s flood – but neighbors are pitching in to help get the library back on its feet. Library Director Craig Buthod says the managers of the neighboring Heyburn Building have donated space for the library to house […] By Stephanie Crosby Aug 7 Local News Main Library Moving Offices to Heyburn Building Stephanie Crosby
Aug 6 Local News Library Reopening Delayed Until After Labor Day Officials say the main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library will be closed at least through Labor Day. Tuesday’s floods left several feet of water in the library basement, damaging thousands of books, the building’s HVAC system, bookmobiles and office equipment. The damage is now estimated at about $5 million. (photo from www.louisvilleky.gov) By Rick Howlett Aug 6 Local News Library Reopening Delayed Until After Labor Day Rick Howlett
Aug 5 Local News Main Library To Remain Closed Through Week's End The main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library will remain closed through at least the end of the week. The library sustained flood damage estimated at more than $1 million. Floodwaters inundated the building’s basement Tuesday, damaging tens of thousands of books and the library’s HVAC system. New computers for the soon-to-be-opened Newburg branch […] By Rick Howlett Aug 5 Local News Main Library To Remain Closed Through Week's End Rick Howlett
Aug 4 Local News Library Damage At Least $1 Million The Louisville Free Public Library’s Main Branch is closed at least through Wednesday water swelled into the building’s lowest level during Tuesday’s storms. Library director Craig Buthod says that level houses a lot of books. “I’d have to say we probably lost books in the numbers of tens of thousands. There are three main book […] By Rick Howlett Aug 4 Local News Library Damage At Least $1 Million Rick Howlett
Aug 4 Local News Torrential Rains Cause Widespread Flooding In Louisville Cleanup and damage assessment continue across Louisville Metro where some six inches of rain fell in about one hour Tuesday morning and left much of the area swamped with floodwaters. Governor Steve Beshear viewed some of the damage and said the state stands ready to help with any needed assistance. “I’m sure soon the mayor’s […] By Rick Howlett Aug 4 Local News Torrential Rains Cause Widespread Flooding In Louisville Rick Howlett
Jul 11 Local News Library Offers Job Shop for Unemployed The Louisville Free Public Library has opened a Job Shop at its Main Branch. The Job Shop combines all the resources for job seekers previously offered at the library, including internet service, computers, and books, plus new additions, like video conferencing and a fax machine. Assistant Library Director Nancy Browning says they’ve also prepared some […] By Stephanie Crosby Jul 11 Local News Library Offers Job Shop for Unemployed Stephanie Crosby
Feb 23 Local News Former Ambassador To Speak In Louisville Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk is coming to Louisville this week. Indyk was twice appointed to the post by President Bill Clinton and also held the job during the first six months of the George W. Bush administration. He’ll speak this week at the Louisville Free Public Library about his diplomatic service, and […] By Rick Howlett Feb 23 Local News Former Ambassador To Speak In Louisville Rick Howlett
Dec 30 Local News Library Plan Unveiled A new master plan for the Louisville Free Public Library system will be presented to a Louisville Metro Council committee Tuesday afternoon. Library Director Craig Buthod says the $100 million plan proposes the construction of three regional libraries, additional neighborhood libraries and improvements to existing facilities over the next 12 years. Buthod says the plan had to be […] By Rick Howlett Dec 30 Local News Library Plan Unveiled Rick Howlett
Nov 1 Local News Faltering Economy Creates Risk in Library Master Plan Louisville Free Public Library officials are less than two months away from their deadline to complete a new master plan for the system. The faltering economy isn’t making the process easy. Library Director Craig Buthod has been charged with formulating a master plan and presenting it to the Metro Council by the end of the […] By Stephanie Crosby Nov 1 Local News Faltering Economy Creates Risk in Library Master Plan Stephanie Crosby