Newburg Library

On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at the new meeting time, 6:00PM when we meet with LMPD and 6:30PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.

Louisville Metro Police Department 6th Division Questions? Contact Us

Check your Voter Registration Information!

The last day to register to vote or to change your voting information is 4 PM on Monday, October 7.  If you will be 18 years old ON or before Nov. 5 (Election Day 2019), you must register now.

https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/govoteky

Jefferson County Clerk will send an acknowledgement card verifying your registration or informing you of a problem with your registration.  Contact the county clerk's office (502.574.6100) if you do not receive notification within 2-3 weeks or, if it is close to the registration deadline, to check the status of your registration.

Early In-House Absentee Voting starts Monday Sept. 23

Sept. 23 - Nov. 4     Monday-Friday  8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Oct. 19, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2          Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM:

Registered voters in Jefferson County who will be absent from Jefferson County on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 can vote their ballot early at Election Center, 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Room 301 (near 7th and Oak Streets).

Other people who can vote early include: a woman in her last trimester of pregnancy, a person or their spouse who is scheduled to have surgery on Election Day, and those people because of age, illness or disability are unable to go to the polls.

Having issues with high grass, illegal parking, street repairs, or other Code Enforcement concerns in the community?  Contact 311!

Metro311 Service Request Information

• Submit a Service Request in the new system.
• Only service requests for the past 30 days will be accessible in the new system.  If you need information on an older request, please call Metro 311 for status.
• Anything submitted in the old reporting system (prior to June 19, 2019) will not show in the new system.  It is still being processed however. Please call Metro311 for status.
• To receive email notifications of the status of your service request you must have an account and you must have included your email address when you created your account. You can create a new account and report a new issue with Metro 311 by following this link.
• Not all issues you put a service request in for require you to login. Some issues may be submitted anonymously, such as reporting a pothole and property maintenance cases, for instance. But having an account will allow you to track the progress and status of the request.
• The outlined or highlighted area on the map indicates the area which is serviced by Louisville Metro Government.
• If you do not see a category which corresponds to your issue, please call Metro 311 at 311. 

Report Street Light Outages to LG&E

If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.

LMPD reminder:  Please secure your property!

A reminder to lock your vehicle, and never leave valuables in plain sight. This includes any and all keys, key fobs and firearms. 

Police report that some drivers are making it easy for thieves by leaving their vehicle running. Please secure your property. 

LMPD suggests making a 9 p.m. routine, as seen below.

• Remove valuables from your vehicle.
• Lock your car.
• Secure your weapons.
• Close your garage.
• Lock your doors and windows. 

Remember to report any suspicious behavior to LMPD’s non-emergency line at 574-7111. To speak to a call taker, press 5.

Appointments can be scheduled for early LIHEAP registration for elderly or disabled individuals on a fixed income

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is offering pre-registration for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Subsidy Component. The pre-registration will begin on Wednesday, October 2, and end on Thursday, October 31.

Pre-registration is for Jefferson County residents who are elderly (60 years or older) or disabled and receive a fixed income (Social Security, SSI, pension or Black Lung benefits).

This pre-registration phase is for the LIHEAP Subsidy Program, meaning eligible residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. Applicants must provide the following documentation:

• Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 as well as the six LIHEAP locations listed below or by clicking here.
• Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
• Most current heating bill; or statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program. Please bring the account number and name on the account for all heating fuel sources and electric. 

Eligible residents who wish to apply during LHEAP Early Registration must schedule an appointment in advance. Starting Sept. 25, the toll-free automated appointment system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

The caller can follow the prompts to get the information needed and/or to schedule an appointment if available.  The system provides a confirmation number indicating that an appointment was successfully scheduled.

Scheduling an appointment by phone: Call 502-991-8391.

• Choose the desired location for your appointment (the six LIHEAP office locations are listed below.)
• Choose a date/time for your appointment
• Record your name – say and spell your first and last names slowly and clearly
• Enter a contact phone number
• Enter your 12-digit LGE account number (if applicable)
• Enter the last four digits of your Social Security number and date of birth
• Receive your appointment confirmation number (have pen/paper ready)
• Appointment details (location, date and time) will be repeated
• List of documents to bring to the appointment will be given

Scheduling an Appointment On-line: Appointments can also be made quickly and easily online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

LIHEAP applications will be completed at the time of the appointment at one of the six locations listed below. 

• Neighborhood Place Ujima/Duvalle Education Center, 3610 Bohne Ave., 40211
• Neighborhood Place/Bridges of Hope, 1411 Algonquin Pkwy., 40210
• Northwest Neighborhood Place/Academy at Shawnee, 4018 W Market St., 40212
• South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 40215
• Newburg Community Center/East, 4810 Exeter Ave, 40218
• Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location. 7219 Dixie Highway, 40258

Benefits provided by this program are paid directly to the applicant’s heating vendor.  Benefits for this program will not be applied until on or after Nov. 4, 2019.   

For more information about this process on how to apply for LIHEAP pre-registration, please contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro311, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website.

Income-eligible residents who do not meet the requirements for pre-registration (who are not elderly or disabled and on a fixed income) may still apply for LIHEAP benefits beginning Nov. 4.  Appointments will be taken in advance starting Nov. 1 utilizing the phone and on-line appointment system. Visit louisvilleky.gov and search for “LIHEAP” or call 502/574-1157 for periodic updates.

Individuals who are unable to apply for this program in person may send a representative on their behalf. Simply provide the representative with the documentation listed above as well as a hand-written note, dated and signed from the applicant, giving them permission to handle their application for services. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to send a representative may call 502/780-7937.

LIHEAP is made possible by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.  For more information about Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services -- visit our website at www.louisvilleky.gov/RCS  or call 574-1157 or Community Action Kentucky at 1-800-456-3452.

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:

•    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
•    Not available on rental property.
•    Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
•    May receive assistance once in a five year period.
•    Louisville-Jefferson County only.

Types of repairs:

• Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
• A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
• Electrical repairs/upgrades.
• Water line repairs/replacement.
• Sewer line repairs/replacement.
• Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).   
• Gas line leaks.

For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-Rudy@louisvilleky.gov.

Upcoming Education & Events  

• Domain: Social Participation, Respect & Inclusion:  Tuesday, October 8; 2:00pm - 4:00pm.  Location: South Central Regional Library (7300 Jefferson Blvd.    Louisville, KY 40219).
• Domain: Mobility & Access:  Tuesday, October 8; 2:00pm - 3:30pm.  Location: Edison Center, Edison Room, Room 219 (2nd Floor) (701 West Ormsby Avenue, Louisville, Ky 40203).
• Walk with Ease:  This is a FREE 7-week program for people with arthritis who have difficulty exercising due to pain and stiffness:  Tuesdays and Thursdays; October 1 – November 21; 11:15am-12:15pm.  Location:  Sports, Recreation and Fitness “SuRF Center" -- Bellarmine University Campus (1701 Knights Way).  Contact: Lu Ann Muench (502-272-8029 or email lmuench@bellarmine.edu).
• TRIAD Monthly Education Meeting; Hosted by: Passport Health Plan, featuring a special presentation on Weatherization & Utility Assistance Programs:  Tuesday, October 8; 11:30am - 1:00pm.  Location: MUSCL Senior Wellness Center (1016 E. Burnett Ave, Louisville, 40217).  Call OADC at 502-574-5092 for more information.
• National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging Webinar Series Hosts Home and Community-Based Mental Health Services: Meeting the Needs of Older Adults:  Thursday, October 10; 2:00pm - 3:00pm.  In recognition of World Mental Health Day, join us for a webinar exploring community-based programs to address the behavioral health needs of older adults. Three evidence-based programs will be highlighted including the Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives (PEARLS), Healthy IDEAS, and the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). Presenters will share their experience implementing the programs, including an effort to train professionals in Illinois to deliver PEARLS and Healthy IDEAS, lessons learned from partnering with the Chicago Housing Authority to implement WRAP, and one senior center’s experience in cultivating partnerships to support this initiative.  Register Here.

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AARP Kentucky Hosts Caring for the Caregiver Series; Join AARP and KIPDA during our Caring for the Caregiver series where you can connect with others in situations similar to yours, learn how to develop a caregiving plan, and learn about resources available in our community:  

• Wednesday. October 23:  Prepare to Care and Caregiver Stress Management (click HERE to register for this session).
• Wednesday, October 30:  Ins and Outs of Elder Law: Focusing on You and Those You Love  (click HERE to register for this session).
• Wednesday, November 6:  Kentucky Adult Guardianship (click HERE to register for this session).

Join us for one or all of these sessions. Each session will begin at 6:30 pm. Check-in begins at 6:00 pm. All sessions will be held at South Central Library located at 7300 Jefferson Blvd. 

Community resources and light refreshments will be provided each night.

Food Pantry open in District 2

Open every 2^nd Monday of the month -- 10am - 12pm

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• Serving households in the 40213, 40218 & 40219 Zip Codes Only
• First Come, First Served Basis
• Picture ID & proof of residency required!

Sponsored By: 

Peace Presbyterian Church

4210 East Indian Trail

Louisville, KY  40213

Would you like the Zero Hunger Mobile Market to visit your neighborhood? 

The new Dare to Care Zero Hunger Mobile Market, which Louisville Metro helped fund, is designed to bring fresh food to underserved areas and attracting national attention: 

Would you like the Mobile Market to come to your neighborhood? Let Dare to Care and Kroger know - they are looking for more locations for it to go.  More information on the Mobile Market is here. 

Upcoming Events at Newburg Library!

Grieving the Sudden Loss of a Loved one?

If you or someone you know is suffering the sudden and traumatic loss of a loved one, let us help. We offer free one-to-one grief mentoring in a confidential environment. When everyone else has gone back to their normal lives and you are left to process what happened, we can provide coping strategies for the weeks and months ahead.

Call (502) 791-9938 or fill out our Contact Us page: https://www.firsthourgrief.org/contact/

You don’t have to do this alone. Schedule an appointment today!

Weekends beginning October 3 - Louisville Zoo hosts "The World's Largest Halloween Party"

If scary is no fun for your little ones, then don’t miss the sweetest party in town. Enjoy your Zoo magically transformed into a living storybook with costumed characters and trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under.

The party is on October 3–6, 10–13, 17–20, and 24–27, beginning at 5 p.m. Enter until 8:30 p.m., and the route is open until 10 p.m. Special tickets required for all guests (age 3+). 

Meet some of the most royal princesses in the land, journey back in time and marvel at  prehistoric dinos, and dive into the fun as you explore under the sea. Visit with Mumpkin the talking pumpkin, wander up the yellow brick road to test your courage, brains and heart, and dance the night away in our out-of-this-world Astro Disco. Join the Zoo for a party that gets bigger and better around every turn!

Adults may wear costumes, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary please), and no adult masks that cover the face. To buy tickets and for more information, visit the Louisville Zoo website. 

Street closures for "The World's Largest Halloween Party" 

October 3 – 6 October 10 – 13 October 17 – 20 October 24 – 27

The following streets will be closed from 4 to 10 p.m.: 

• Illinois Avenue from Trevilian Way to Taylor Avenue
• Trevilian Way from Poplar Level Road to Newburg Road
• Poplar Level Road from Taylor Avenue to Trevilian Way
• Russell Avenue from Poplar Level Road to Illinois Avenue
• Grenade Avenue from Poplar Level Road to Illinois Avenue
• Marwood Place from Poplar Level Road to Illinois Avenue
• Westbound Trevilian Way traffic from Newburg Road will only have access to the Zoo
• No cross traffic at Trevilian Way and Illinois Avenue

TreesLouisville providing 1500 free trees to Jefferson County residents

TreesLouisville has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide 1500+ trees to Jefferson County residents since January. We are currently in our second round of the Community Canopy program which allows residents to enter their address, outline their house, and choose the right tree for their home to maximize the benefits of a healthy ecosystem such as lowering utility bills, managing stormwater runoff, and improving air quality. Your tree will either be shipped to you later this Fall or larger sizes will be available at Against the Grain Brewery on October 20 as part of our first annual Twigs and Swigs Celebration or Americana Community Center on November 9. 

Louisville loses around 820 acres of tree canopy on a yearly basis and this is one of the ways we try to restore tree canopy across the county. The program is available to all residents of Jefferson County but residents in the following zip codes will be able to reserve two trees because certain areas of the county have been affected more heavily and we want to improve our lowest canopy areas more quickly: 

40118 40202 40203 40208 40209 40210 40211 40212 40213 40214 40215 40216 40217 40218 40219 40220 40228 40229 40258 40272 40291

Thanks for your participation and happy planting!

LouieConnect

Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more.  Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.