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    4.0 (1 review)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Oldham County Public Library - Nice place to relax and read

    Oldham County Public Library

    5.0(7 reviews)
    11.3 mi

    If you enjoy watching movies and various TV shows on DVD this library has a huge selection of many…read moreof the latest available. You can check out most of them with a reasonable length of time to allow you to view them. There is also a program for kids almost every day either at the main or one of the branch locations. https://www.oldhampl.org/children.htm

    I forget about the library. I get all caught up in the tactile overload of Barnes & Nobles (pretty…read morestationary! coffee! flashy book covers!) and the book snob in me LOVES judging a book by it's cover - then bringing it home to keep forever and ever. And read once. Maybe lend out a time or two. Haul it around in a box from one stop in life to another. Then sell in a garage sale decades down the road for 50 cents. My budget and my brain don't always agree with one another. So when I don't have pocket money for flashy book covers and coffee I home brew my own and head over to the OC main public library. Where they've got not just books but CDs and magazines to rent. Where they'll hunt down a book and get it in within days if it's not sitting on the shelf (or, in a rare instance, even purchase a brand new book just for me). And it's all free, minus the late fees that I accrue like it's going out of style. But trust me, six months of racking up late fees MAYBE equals 2 fancy B&N coffees, so I think I'm still ahead. If you haven't been to your local library lately - go. Try it out. The more we patronize these services the better they'll be. Your wallet will give you a big thumbs up too, it's a win/win.

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    Louisville Free Public Library - Crescent Hill - June 2024: Pride month books featured. Love that.

    Louisville Free Public Library - Crescent Hill

    4.3(16 reviews)
    11.4 miThe Avenue, Crescent Hill

    A beautiful place, from the outside it looks like a library should, especially if you park on the…read morestreet. Stone steps lead up to the main entrance; there is one around the back as well with a wheelchair ramp. Book drops in the back and front- if you enter through the back, you get to see what events are going on in the various libraries (and grab a copy of the LEO and Audience, if you're into it) while the front treats you to the books of the month as well as what the Crescent Hill Book Club is reading. The librarians are very nice and quite helpful- they are always willing to take the time to explain how to properly use the copier and print things out, as well as hand over whatever knowledge is available about google, gmail, and various word processing programs. There is a reading room on the main floor in the periodicals section. Sometimes the odd person thinks it's OK to take a phone call in there, but it isn't. You get the stink-eye, you get spoken to, and you get unpopular, fast. It's also tempting to photograph articles in the current magazines for later reading/use. The librarians don't mind actually- but they do want you to read what you take. There is also a reading room downstairs amidst books on tape/CD, but they are quick to recommend Libby. The library seems to have a great collection of cookbooks, decent adult fiction selection, skimpy poetry, good history section. The children's area looks fun- there is a castle and a children's librarian that sits in there. One note- for a Louisville library, the horses/horse care area is a bit lacking.

    This is one of my favorite libraries in the Louisville Free Public Library system. It is a…read morebeautiful old building, it is well-staffed with helpful people, and is always full of people but remarkably quiet. Part of why I want to join the Crescent Hill Gang with Emily and Morgan is this being my home library.

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    Jeffersontown Library - Front entrance

    Jeffersontown Library

    4.6(5 reviews)
    14.0 mi

    I am an avid and enthusiastic library user and was in the area for a dogsitting gig when my checked…read moreout books were due. So I swung by to return them and stopped in to see if there were any easily findable books that caught my eye to check out. It is small, but it was lively. Folks setting up for a meeting in side room, people using the computers and using reading spots. I love to see it. I found a few books to check out and take with me. And I appreciate that this location also has self-checkout. I miss that at my temporary home library location, with the Main branch being closed for a year. A good sized parking lot, shared with a senior community center, and just off the J-Town main drag. Love it.

    As an adult, non-college student, I got my first library card when the pandemic first started. I…read morelearned about the app "Libby" where you can listen to audiobooks and read digital books for FREE. That's right, free.99! I was also looking forward to using LinkedIn Learning (Lynda) to take advantage of free digital courses to enhance various skills. I was fortunate enough to be able to sign up for a card online but recently it expired and I had to go in to renew my membership. This LFPL was very clean and the staff was extremely friendly. There was open computers available to use and it was quiet. Once the pandemic calms down, I would love to revisit again and bring my son. Just finished my first book for 2022 thanks to Libby!

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    Nice children's area.

    Jeffersonville Township Public Library - Maker space.

    Jeffersonville Township Public Library

    4.9(7 reviews)
    11.8 mi

    OK, I actually live across the river in Louisville so I don't check out books here. However, from…read moretime to time they have great book, DVD, etc. sales on weekends that are well worth a visit. The deals you get beats anything you get at a used bookstore or other place. Paperbacks for 50 cents and many hardback books for $1. Now I recently bought a Frank Lloyd Wright book for $5 that was in mint condition and an absolute steal.

    I am positively thrilled to share my wonderful experience at our new local library, which goes…read moreabove and beyond in fostering creativity and providing access to a world of knowledge. This gem of a local establishment is not just your typical library--it's a vibrant hub that offers a really cool makerspace and access to an impressive collection of audio and e-books. The well-equipped makerspace at this library is such an amazing added feature for those with a passion for creating and exploring. Set up with a wide range of tools, from a Glowforge to a recording studio to vinyl printers and cutters to sewing equipment, it's a paradise for makers of all kinds (and all ages when accompanied by an adult!) The makerspace staff is knowledgeable and supportive, ready to assist with projects and offer guidance. You're able to reserve times at the various spaces and the staff provides classes so that you can master your craft before trying a new skill for the first time. The space is a true testament to the library's commitment to nurturing creativity. In addition to their cozy spaces and large selection of print books, your library card will also give you access to Libby, an e-book and audiobook wonderland featuring so many titles that you can download directly to your kindle or e-reader (so cool!) The library also hosts a series of incredible free community events that I would highly recommend any local folks check out (tip: if you sign up for their email list, there is a link to the calendar where you can register for and save upcoming events.) Basically, I'm wondering why I haven't stepped foot in the library before now - with so many amazing resources, events, learning opportunities, and more, this is a must visit for locals.

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    Maker space.

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    Jeffersonville Township Public Library - Just a gift from me to you!

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    Just a gift from me to you!

    Middletown Library - Entrance

    Middletown Library

    3.8(10 reviews)
    11.3 mi

    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!

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