I am an avid and passionate library patron and have been exploring more than my home branch, as my…read morepreferred library location is under ongoing construction (finish any time now, plzandthankyouuuu). The St. Matthews branch is close to a couple of my dogsitting clients and in the area of where my choir usually rehearses every week. Things I appreciate: The ample parking lot. The seating and reading spots and places. It is bright and modern. Things I don't love: Why doesn't my data on my phone work when I am inside this building? Why don't apps work or load well on my phone when I am on the library wifi in the building? Why won't my computer connect to the internet when I have connected to the library wifi? If I am here to just pick up some holds or to sit and read, its a-ok. If I am here to work on things...I can't understand why the wifi kills my devices' ability to function OR why I can't seem to get my data and hotspot to work inside this building, even sitting next to an entire wall of windows, not even deep in the building. That has been frustrating on several visits. Still...READ A BOOK y'all.

This library is close to my workplace, I came to collect the passport for 2025-2026 Books and Brew…read more The building is a pretty good size being hidden away in the neighborhood, it looks old on the outside but, newer on the inside. I go in and I don't see the Passports for Books and Brews, one of the librarians actually had to go get it for me, I also asked kindly for stamp and received one. It accidentally bleed through (the stamp) she was kind enough to offer another one but, I told her it was ok no need. I do like this library but, I may go here just because it's close to work.

Excellent library. Everything you could want and apparently overcoming our government's war on…read moreeducation.

The main branch of the Louisville library located at 4th and York is in a beautiful building,…read morewhich, according to a plaque, was built between 1905 and 1908 and donated as a gift from Andrew Carnegie. While a gorgeous building, I can't properly rate it as I haven't used the library as a patron -- I haven't borrowed a book or spent time in there studying, so I don't really know how good a library it is. But as a tourist passing by, it was a good place to stop in for a look at the architecture and to use their washroom and fill up our water bottles, which was very much needed on such a hot day. [Yelp collections: Louisville/Indianapolis 2023; Louisville, KY 2023; Libraries and Bookstores; Pee for free!]

In the words of my 4-year-old daughter: "Oh my doodness!" I can't believe I haven't reviewed my…read morelocal Crescent Hill branch of the library yet! I love this little library! The kids section is such a fun, cozy spot. My kids love to grab some books and play in the little castle in the back corner. It was also a nice place to bring the kids when they were younger and maybe weren't quiet enough for the rest of the library. The small tables near the front windows also have some coloring pages. The kids section especially has a great collection, and I also appreciate how the hold shelves are right by the front doors. I usually reserve my books ahead of time, and then come here to pick them up. The whole visit takes less than five minutes. This branch has some community rooms in the basement. We've gone to storytime a few times down there. And it's just a beautiful little spot! Parking is easily accessible, and the staff are always helpful and delightful. This branch is such a gem!

Since the two library branches that are closest to me (literally walking distance!) are either…read moreclosed forever (RIP Highlands/Shelby Park) or closed for a real long time and under construction (Main/Downtown, please open again POSTHASTE), I have been exploring other branches here and there. It was time to try out the Crescent Hill Branch! It is inviting looking...like it LOOKS like an older library. Charming as heck. Inside feels a little cramped, like there aren't a lot of stacks. But I don't actually do a lot of browsing at libraries, I mostly pick up holds and do work or read. I did enjoy the reading room on the first floor here. It was a bit loud. Like I know a library isn't totally silent, but it was surprisingly noisy during my time there. I did get there as school was letting out and there is a school on the same block, but I don't think it was that. I think the building allows things to echo and amplify. I really like that they have a parking lot. A big boon to patrons! I will absolutely be back to this branch at some point, at least until the main branch reopens. But it is well-situated and welcoming.

This is my local library!…read more The library, why the library? It's my inner nerd. Being new to the community, the library can provide you with some useful information and insights on your town. The library offers a variety of books. The selection here is quite large . It has various features for the youth who the area too. If you need access to a computer or printing facilities they offer you access. In fact you get to print for free up to a dollar a week. They have an online library and you can reserve the books and other resources for you and pick it up. In fact you can have curb side pick up at the library. If you need a nice quiet spot for work they have special rooms for your needs. As humans we need free air to breathe, in the lobby the plant area offers fresh clean oxygen for the humans to take in. The staff here is excellent! Do you need books to read and take home they have a great selection. A few times a month they have a book sale. Come and spend time together with your inner self and get lost for a few hours.

Ended up at this library one day because I needed a few documents notarized. They did it swiftly…read moreand helped me print other documents as well. The librarians were all so kind and helpful! The library itself was clean and well kept. I will definitely be back!

I have visited this library branch twice now. Once for the wrap up book sale at the end of the…read more'25-'26 Books and Brews adult winter reading program, and more recently for an author event with Kevin Wilson. There is a decent sized parking lot but for that Books and Brews sale it was not nearly adequate. But for daily use, and for the author event, it was plenty ample to handle the patrons. It is clean and modern looking, bright and large and spacious inside. The back room that hosted the book sale and the author event is big enough for special events and has a wall of windows that give a pleasing view of greenery and plants outside. Makes you feel like you are in the middle of the forest. Staff at every LFPL branch are kind and welcoming. I can only assume I will be back here again soon enough, and you should pay them a visit too.

What a beautiful newer library! My kids and I visited on Saturday for the Penguin Party…read more And while the line was too long to see the actual penguins, we got to partake of crafts and other activities, all the while admiring this thoughtful space. The exterior is futuristic, definitely not giving the vibes of a stuffy library. And the kids space really impressed me. The shelves are shorter, easier for little hands to grab books and there are all sorts of kid-size reading nooks to climb into. That is one thing that really stood out -- smaller spaces carved into the large indoor area of this library. Even with a horde of children running around, I saw several adults able to find spots to quietly enjoy a book. Parking may be a bit of a challenge for big events; we had to park across the street at the Target. But on normal days I bet the lot is easy to access. What a jewel of a space!

Hidden gem Well maintained…read more I like that the facility is updated and incorporated environmentally friendly options in restroom and water fountains. Nice study areas

Cool library with open place to study. Very quiet and located by meijer. The glass window…read moreoverseeing the trees makes this a serene place to ready and do learning.

I love coming to this location they have exceptional customer service. They always have phenomenal…read moreresources and array of crafting and cooking courses accessible. I would recommend others to tap into the free resources offered at the library.

We attended the "Yes, Chef" program at the library this evening featuring Nina Greipel and her…read morefantastic cookbook for her family's restaurant, The Gasthaus. Library was easy to find and a very impressive facility. Demonstration kitchen with video display and audio were all great. Parking lot was fairly well lit, but did have a few burnt out roadway bulbs, which caused us to walk very gingerly off of the curb to our cars. Looking forward to future programming.

RIP. I love you and I'll miss you, mall library. It wasn't…read moremy preferred/favorite branch, but it became my go-to when the main branch downtown closed for renovations (which....are they done yet? Soon? Please?). Convenient to my home, as well as other life things like a grocery store, restaurants, and coffee shops. The slow death and ultimate loss of the MidCity Mall as a whole is a turtle-speed tragedy, and I am currently most bummed about the closing of a library branch in one of the most walkable parts of town. The staff, like all the branches I have been to, were kind and helpful and I always enjoyed perusing the stacks.

This is an interesting library because it is inside of Mid City Mall. It doesn't have quite the…read moresame feel that you get with some of the larger branches but I love that this library exists here for accessibility. There is a book drop inside of the mall and one outside on the Bardstown Road side. Truthfully I usually order my books through the library's website and pick up when ready, but the few times I've browsed in this branch, there's still a decent selection of books. There are computers and printers for use and games and movies for borrowing as well. The library staff are really friendly and helpful when I come in!

It is a privilege to enjoy time at the library and I'm often asking myself why I don't spend more…read moretime there. I had a two hour gap in my schedule so I took my laptop inside and grabbed a comfortable chair. One item that's lacking are available outlets. I'm sure there are a few places to plug in but I didn't find an obvious one near the chairs. The library has one side for younger visitors and readers, along with a small play area. The other side offers a teen area with comfy chairs and several computers. My teen games there periodically with friends after school. In between is a small selection of library books, both fiction and non, plus movie rentals. Workers sit at a couple of desks and I watched them help several visitors and callers. Bulletin boards share flyers for upcoming events. Great for work or reading; however, it's a smaller space so understand you're going to hear kids, conversations and more. If this activity would distract you, you might pick another library. Private parking lot. Very welcoming to nearby students - much appreciated when other businesses shut them out.

This neighborhood branch library is exactly how you'd expect it to be. It's on the smaller side,…read morehas a small book collection and has fewer activities compared to the other branches. But, I love it! It has plenty to offer. True, there are no aisles and aisles of children's books so you can browse through them and pick what you like. But, if you want a particular book, you can request it from any branch and pick it up here. True, they might not host the polar express pj party, but they have regular story times, they host sticker parties and many more. Sure, it don't boast of huge play/activity areas but they have a cute little nook with the cutest ladder that the littles love to climb. They have book sales pretty regularly. The checkout is easy. There are computers you can use. I believe it has a meeting room too. The biggest advantage of this library is its location. When they closed it for around a year, the nearest library to the east end was the new Northeast. That's a good half hour drive from where we live. So, I'm really glad we have one right here in Middletown!

This is my home library and has been for almost 40 years. My husband used to take our daughter…read morethere 30+ years ago and encouraged her love of reading that she still has to this day. She actually volunteered there in middle school when she needed service hours and stayed on as a volunteer long after she had her required hours. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Since covid they have been so accommodating by bringing books to your car (that I order on line, they call to say they are available and pick up time scheduled). There are multiple programs available at the library, book clubs, kids programming, computer programming, etc). This is a great resources for our community. Love the summer reading program for children. Street parking.

This library had a DVD I was hoping to watch, so I came here to get it. The process was easy as the…read moreDVDs were in alphabetical order and when I noticed it wasn't where the Zs were, a librarian told me she was pretty sure it was very recently returned. She showed me the DVDs that were recently returned but not quite put back and, sure enough, it was there. She also recommended a few other DVDs in a similar genre as the DVD i was checking out. I also picked up a couple of free paper books for kids that this library had available- my nieces loved them!