About the Shawnee branch

Louisville, Kentucky 40211
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.