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Louisville Free Public Library’s Summer Reading Program starts today at all library locations!

Kickoff event and Cultural Pass Day this Saturday, June 4, at the Main Library

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 1, 2022) – Today marks the official start of the 2022 Cultural Pass and the Louisville Free Public Library’s Summer Reading Program and that means our city is ready to engage, educate, and entertain children and teens across the community with a multitude of free experiences this summer. In celebration, LFPL’s Main Library (301 York Street) will host the annual Summer Reading Kickoff and Cultural Pass Day this Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature booths and activities throughout the day from Cultural Pass venues like Waterfront Botanical Gardens, Drama by George, American Printing House for the Blind, and more. Other activities include magic, face painting, and live performances from the Louisville Leopards, Flamenco Dance, and Redline Performing Arts. For more information, and to sign up for Summer Reading and the Cultural Pass, visit LFPL.org/SummerReading.

Cultural Pass

The 2022 Cultural Pass is presented by the Fund for the Arts, in partnership with Metro Government, the Arts and Culture Alliance (ACA), and the Louisville Free Public Library. This free program supports and encourages summer learning by providing access to 57 of Kentuckiana’s arts and cultural institutions for children and young adults up to age 21 in Jefferson and Bullitt counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana. The Cultural Pass is valid from June 1 to September 4 and provides pass-holders exclusive access to activities both in-person and virtually. To learn more, visit CulturalPass.org.

Summer Reading

Presented by the Library Foundation, the Library’s annual Summer Reading Program is a free 10-week program that encourages kids and teens to read for fun over the summer by offering prizes and incentives. Every child—from infant through 12^th grade—who completes the program will receive an LFPL adventure pack or journal. In addition, completers will receive passes to local attractions and sporting events like the Kentucky Science Center, Squire Boone Caverns, Louisville Bats, Racing Louisville FC, and select UofL sports, as well as sweet treats from Fazoli’s, Ehrler’s, Raising Cane’s, and Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Co. To complete the program, school-aged children simply read ten books, teens read six books, and preschool-aged children and younger need to read, or have read to them, 20 books. For more information, or to register for Summer Reading, visit LFPL.org/SummerReading, call (502) 574-1611, or stop by any library location.

Cat of the Week:

Who's a purrty kitty? Florence is! This gorgeous girl is a happy girl who loves receiving affection. If you're looking for a kind-hearted soul to join your family, you've got to meet Florence. The sweet and super playful cat is also super quiet. Florence has a small, low meow you might miss if you don't listen closely! Florence spent time in a foster home; she was an excellent houseguest who always used the litter box. Adopt Florence for free with an approved application, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program The one-year-old weighs 6lbs. Florence is already spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. For more info about Florence, call 502-473-PETS. To meet or adopt Florence, visit Animal House Adoption Center located at 3516 Newburg Road, from 12 pm to 6 pm daily. No appointment required. To see more adoptable cats at LMAS, click here. (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services)

Dog of the Week:

Oodles of Noodles is in the market for a second chance forever home. This timid, laidback soul would do great with a laidback family in a quiet, calm home. Oodles loves going for walks and then, plopping down in an air-conditioned room to cool down. This nine years young bachelor still enjoys wrestling session but prefers hanging out with his favorite people, once he’s had time to warm up to them. After that, Oodles of Noodles will be falling over himself, asking his new friends for kisses. Oodles of Noodle's adoption fee is waived thanks to the Pay It Forward Program, and a free dog crate is included. Oodles of Noodles weighs 50lbs. He's already neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. To meet or adopt Noodles, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road) from 12 pm to 6 pm daily. Walk-ins are welcome! To view more adoptable dogs at LMAS, click here. (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services)

Major Shannon Lauder

Major Shannon Lauder joined the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2008. She served as a patrol officer in the 4^th Division, primarily in the Old Louisville neighborhood. She also spent 6 years as a hostage negotiator and team leader for LMPD’s Hostage Negotiation Team. She was a detective in the Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU) investigating physical, sexual and internet crimes against children across Louisville Metro.

She was then promoted to sergeant in 2015, where she served in the 6^th Division before becoming a Professional Standards Unit investigator. She was promoted to lieutenant in 2018 and served as a patrol lieutenant in the 4^th Division. Most recently she was assigned as the Commander of the Special Victims Unit. The SVU consists of the Sex Crimes Unit, the Domestic Violence Unit and the Crimes Against Seniors Unit. In 2020 Major Lauder was promoted to the rank of Major and serves as the Commander of the 4^th Division.

Major Lauder holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science from the University of Kentucky and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville. She is a graduate of the 143rd Session of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville.