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The Library will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Read Daily. Win Prizes!

Discover the Louisville Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge, a dynamic program designed to engage readers of all ages! Earn prizes by reading daily, participate in programs that spark creativity, and support your community with our annual Local Business Scavenger Hunt.

Register yourself and/or your family online and sign-up to participate in reading challenges and track your daily reading to be entered to win great prizes. A mobile app is also available to make registration and tracking simple and easy!

Thank You, Sponsors!

A huge thank you to the Louisville Public Library Foundation and these Platinum and Gold sponsors: Colorado Rapids, Gateway Park Fun Center, The Goddard School of Louisville, Krak Boba Superior, Mountain Kids Louisville, My Nature Lab, Pica's Taqueria Louisville, Rabbit Hole Recreation Services & Escape Rooms, Red Fox Gym, Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden, GreenPoint Roofing, and The Spot Climbing Gym Louisville.

Celebrate Summer Carnival

Library Program for Families/All Ages
Wednesday, 6/11 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Steinbaugh Pavilion (824 Front Street)

Join us for an outdoor summer party! We'll have music, bounce houses, carnival games, cotton candy, and more! The whole family can play games, win prizes, and enjoy celebrating summer. No registration is required!

June First Friday

First Fridays are back in downtown Louisville every first Friday of the month. Stroll the charming streets of downtown and enjoy a wonderful evening of curated shopping, lovely music, beautiful art, drinks and refreshments.

Stop by the Library for live music, family crafts and activities, and tour the Library to take a look at refreshed carpet and paint after our April closure!

Pride Month Reads

Honor Pride Month with our vibrant collection celebrating LGBTQ+ voices and experiences. From groundbreaking memoirs and historic accounts of activism to heartwarming romances and young adult coming-of-age stories, these books showcase the diversity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community.

Celebrate Juneteenth

Discover the power of freedom through our curated Juneteenth book collection. From historical accounts of emancipation to contemporary voices celebrating Black joy and resilience, these titles illuminate the ongoing journey toward equality and justice.

Read with Libby

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more for free from your local library with Libby, the library reading app.

There are thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, hand-selected by library staff, available for reading. Explore the collection through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists. It's a delight to discover new books through Libby.

Upcoming Events

First Friday: Louisville Soda Parlor

Date: 06/06/2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Louisville Historical Museum 1001 Main Street
Back by popular demand, June's theme is "Louisville Soda Parlors." Cast your vote for the "right" name—soda, pop, or cola—and make ice cream in a bag! Set to the tune of the live musical stylings of a local barbershop quartet, this night will be full of fun facts about Louisville's soda parlors, as well as samples of historic soda floats!

Fire Station Block Party

Date: 06/08/2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Fire Station #1 1240 Main St.
Louisville's Fire Station Block Party is back for its 4th year! This is a free event that celebrates Louisville's first responders and all they do for our community. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun! This year's block party will be jam-packed with fun activities! We will have live music by The Guardians, an arcade bus, carnival games, and caricaturists. Grab a tasty treat from one of our local food trucks, play some games, and boogie to some classic tunes! We can't wait to see you there! This event is free and open to the public, no registration required.

Smock Trial: Smocking Workshop

Date: 06/07/2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Library Meeting Room 951 Spruce Street
Learn the art of “smocking,” a traditional hand-sewing technique that is decorative and functional. Smocking originated in the 15th century as a practical way to create fitted clothes that could stretch. Designs became more elaborate as smocking was used to decorate clothes and home goods into the 21st century. No sewing experience is necessary. Registration is required.

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10:00 AM Quiet Writing Group

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1:00 PM Ask Eric, The Tech Guru
4:00 PM Read to Rover

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10:15 AM Loco Motion: The Science & Circus Arts Show

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10:15 AM Stories in the Park: Community Park, Louisville
5:00 PM First Friday at the Library

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10:15 AM The Art of Travel Photography

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10:00 AM Quiet Writing Group

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1:00 PM Ask Eric, The Tech Guru
2:00 PM Create a Time Capsule Journal for Teens
4:00 PM Read to Rover

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10:00 AM Celebrate Summer Carnival

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4:30 PM Teen Anime Club: Shojo Summer

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10:15 AM Music & Movement
1:00 PM Friday Afternoon Club: Building Tour and Social Hour

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10:00 AM Quiet Writing Group

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10:00 AM Big Bubble Circus
11:15 AM Big Bubble Circus
1:00 PM Ask Eric, The Tech Guru
2:00 PM Soda Taste Test for Teens
4:00 PM Read to Rover

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2:00 PM Celebrate Juneteenth: The Art of Elizabeth Catlett

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LIBRARY CLOSED

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10:15 AM Stories in the Park: Wildflower Park, Superior

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10:00 AM Quiet Writing Group
10:15 AM Raptor Tools
5:30 PM Art of Applique Clothing for Teens & Adults

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10:15 AM The Buzzing Butterfly Puppet Show
1:00 PM Silversmithing for Teens with Local Jeweler Chapin Dimond
1:00 PM Ask Eric, The Tech Guru
4:00 PM Read to Rover

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2:00 PM Rainbow Fun: Collage Animals

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2:00 PM Paper Mache Marine Animals for Teens

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10:15 AM Music & Movement

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3:00 PM BackStory Youth Theatre presents Fairytale Theatre Troupe and The Princess and the Pea

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10:00 AM Quiet Writing Group

Fuel Your Creativity: Free with your Library Card

Learn a new craft with CreativeBug, get inspired for your next project with Hobbies & Crafts Source, or find the perfect book with NoveList.