Home of the African-American Archives, this location is one of the system’s oldest libraries.  It was recently renovated and made accessible to individuals with disabilities.

HOURS:
MON, TUES, THURS  12-8
WEDS  10-8
FRI, SAT  10-5
SUNDAY     closed

City Directory Available
Typewriters available

DIRECTIONS:

From I-65, take the Broadway exit west to 11th St. Turn right until you reach Chestnut (Central High School is on the left.) Turn right onto Chestnut to 10th St.   The Library is at the corner of 10th and Chestnut.

From I-64, take the Ninth Street Exit also known as Roy Wilkins Avenue. Go to Broadway; turn right and continue to 11th street. Turn right onto 11th.  Once you reach Chestnut, turn right. The library is on the corner of 10th and Chestnut.

This joint venture of the Jefferson County Board of Education and LFPL allows the expanded library of the Westport Middle School to serve as a public library branch. During school hours, the Board of Education runs the library at 8100 Westport Road, and The Library operates it during all other times.

HOURS:
MON-THURS  3-9
SAT  10-5
FRI & SUNDAY  closed

DIRECTIONS:

From the Watterson:
Get off at Shelbyville Road East and take the Lyndon exit.  Turn left on Lyndon Lane.   When Lyndon Lane runs into Westport Rd, turn right.  The library is located one mile down on the right in the Westport Middle School.

From Indiana:
From I-65 south, take I-64 east and I-71 north toward Cincinnati. Continue on I-71 north when it splits from I-64.  From I-71, follow the signs toward I-264 and Brownsboro Road.  Take the Brownsboro Road exit; turn left on Brownsboro.  Take a right onto Herr Ln.  When Herr Lane crosses Westport Rd, turn left. The library approximately one mile down on the right.

Via Gene Snyder Freeway:
Get off at the Westport Road exit; turn right (west).  The library is approximately 2-3 miles down on the left.

From downtown:
Follow I-64 east until you see signs for I-71 north toward Cincinnati. Take I-71 north until it meets with I-264.  Take I-264 to the Brownsboro Rd. exit.  Take a left onto Brownsboro.  Turn right onto Herr Lane.  When Herr Lane crosses Westport Road, turn left.  The library is approximately one mile down on the right.

The Shawnee Library’s African Cultural Center features one of the region’s most extensive collections of African books and a changing display of African artifacts.

HOURS:
MON- THURS  10-9
FRI, SAT  10-5
SUNDAY     1-5

City Directory Available
Typewriters available

DIRECTIONS:

From Downtown:
Take Broadway west to 39th street.  The library is located in the block between 39th and 40th, on the south side of the road.  Parking is in the back.

From 264 East:
From I64 at Sherman Minton, take 264 East and proceed to the second exit (Muhammad Ali and River Park Drive exit).  Turn right onto Muhammad Ali.  Make a left at the first light.  (This is 34th street.)  Stay on 34th street until you come to Broadway.  Turn right on Broadway.  Follow the directions from downtown.

From 264 West:
Take Dumesnil/Virginia Avenue exit.  Turn right onto Dumesnil.  Make a left at the first light (34th street.)  Make another left at Broadway, and follow the directions from downtown.

Conveniently located near several popular new shopping centers, this facility is heavily used by East End residents.

HOURS:

MON - THURS  10-9
FRI, SAT  10-9
SUNDAY  closed

DIRECTIONS:

From downtown take either I-71 or I-64:

One of the newest additions to The Library system, the Fern Creek branch was established in response to requests from area residents.  Children and other students find plenty here to help them with their studies and add enjoyment to their lives.

HOURS:

MON, WED, THURS  12-5
TUES  10-8
FRI, SAT  10-5
SUNDAY     closed

Suburban Directory Available

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