About the Okolona branch of the
Louisville Free Public Library
Okolona Branch
7709 Preston Highway
Louisville, Kentucky 40219
502-964-3515
A spectacular quilt made by the Okolona Women’s Club, on permanent display in the meeting room here, showcases the history and community pride of Okolona.
HOURS:
MON - THURS 10-9
FRI, SAT 10-5
SUNDAY closed
Friends of the Library Branch Chapter President - Marian Metcalfe
(Independent Chapter)
Suburban Directory Available
Typewriters available
DIRECTIONS:
Okolona is located at 7709 Preston Highway, about 1/2 block north of the Outer Loop.
From I-65:
Take exit #127 for the Outer Loop. Head east and go about one mile until you get to Preston Highway. Get in the left turn lane. Once on Preston Highway, go about 1/2 block. The library is on the right in a brick building that stands alone next to the BB&T and directly across the street from Arby’s.
From 265 — Snyder Freeway:
Take exit #10 for I-65 north. Go about one and a half miles to exit #127 for the Outer Loop. Head east and go about one mile until you get to Preston Highway. Get in the left turn lane. Once on Preston Highway, go about 1/2 block. The library is on the right in a brick building that stands alone between the BB&T and Ernesto’s, directly across the street from Arby’s.
From 264 — Watterson Expressway:
Take 264 to the I-65 South exit (#12) Go about 4 miles until you get to exit #127 for the Outer Loop. Go east approximately one mile until you get to Preston Highway. Get in the left turn lane. Once on Preston Highway, go about 1/2 block. The library is on the right in a brick building that stands alone between the BB&T and Ernesto’s, directly across the street from Arby’s.
From Outer Loop, east of Preston, Jefferson Mall area:
Head west on Outer Loop toward I-65. Take a right onto Preston Highway. Once on Preston Highway, go about 1/2 block. The library is on the right in a brick building that stands alone between the BB&T and Ernesto’s, directly across the street from Arby’s.
From Fern Valley Road:
Head south on Preston Highway. Go approximately 1 1/2 mile, and go ALMOST to the Outer Loop. Landmarks close to the library include Wendy’s and Taco Bell on the right side, Pizza Hut on the left, Okolona Elementary School on the right, Hooters on the left, then Ernesto’s on the left. The library is on the left just beyond Ernesto’s; Arby’s is directly across the street. The BB&T is to the right of the library.