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

DIRECTIONS:

This is one of the system’s most heavily used libraries which recently relocated to St. Matthews City Hall

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

DIRECTIONS:
The St. Matthews/Eline branch is located at 3940 Grandview Ave. in the east end of the St. Matthews City Hall Bldg. This is the block between Breckinridge and Browns Lanes, 2 traffic lights south of the Breckinridge Ln. / Shelbyville Rd. corner.

From the east:
Proceed down Shelbyville Rd. to Fairfax Ave. across from Trinity High School.   Kentucky Fried Chicken is near Fairfax Ave. Turn left and proceed 2 more blocks. The St. Matthews City Hall Bldg. is at the corner of Fairfax and Grandview; the library entrance faces Fairfax.

From the west:
From either Lexington Rd. or Frankfort Ave., head into St. Matthews on Shelbyville Rd. Turn right onto Breckinridge Ln. Continue in a southward direction to the 2nd traffic light which is Grandview Ave. Turn left. The St. Matthews City Hall bldg. is on the righthand side of the 2nd block; the library entrance is on the east side of the bldg. facing Fairfax Ave.

From the east into Louisville on I-64:
Stay on I-64 to the Cannon’s Ln. exit. Turn right at the end of the ramp and again turn right at the stoplight. Stay on Cannon’s Ln. heading north for about 1 1/2 miles and turn right at the corner of Grandview.

One of our most popular libraries, the Jeffersontown branch is situated on expansive grounds in a tranquil setting near a bustling industrial park.  Here it is easy to locate business information quickly or stay to read or study.

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

DIRECTIONS:
Jeffersontown Branch Library is located at 10635 Watterson Trail, at the corner of Bluebird Lane and Watterson Trail, 1/2 mile east on Watterson Trail from the Taylorsville Road and Watterson Trail intersection in downtown Jeffersontown.  There are primarily three ways to get to the Jeffersontown Branch:

From the Hurstbourne Parkway area:
Turn south on Taylorsville Road heading out of town (Louisville). Taylorsville Road is State Road 155. At the Taylorsville and Hurstbourne Parkway intersection are some fairly prominent landmarks: a car wash, Picadilly Cafeteria, and Shogun restaurant. Proceed south on Taylorsville Road for 2 miles and 5 stoplights. At the 5th stoplight, turn left (east) on Watterson Trail. Look for Quality Exhaust and King Southern Bank.  Go east on Watterson Trail for 1/2 mile.  Turn left (north) on Bluebird Lane.  Take the first driveway on right-hand side into library parking lot.

From I-64 take the Blankenbaker South exit.
Continue on Blankenbaker through 4 lights. Continue to a stop sign and turn right on Blankenbaker Access. Continue for a short distance and turn right on Ruckriegel Pkwy. Again go a short distance and turn left on Watterson Trail at the traffic light. Go up the hill past the library and turn right on Bluebird Lane. Turn right into the parking lot.

From Gene Snyder Parkway, take the Taylorsville Road exit and turn west on Taylorsville Road towards Louisville.  Proceed for approximately 4 miles.   At the Watterson Trail and Taylorsville Road intersection turn right (north) on Watterson Trail. At this intersection you may see the following businesses: King Southern Bank, and Quality Exhaust. After turning right onto Watterson Trail, go for approximately 1/2 mile and turn left (west) on Bluebird Lane.  Take 1st right into parking lot.

From the Middletown Library: Turn right on Shelbyville Rd. Turn left on Watterson Trail at Mark’s Feed Store. At the stoplight intersection with Blankenbaker turn left. Turn right onto Watterson Trail.  After Skyview Park, Watterson Trail turns right and goes uphill past the Library.  Turn right on Bluebird Lane and turn right into the first driveway.

HOURS:
MON, WED, THURS 12-8
TUES 10-8
FRI, SAT 10-5
SUNDAY Closed

DIRECTIONS:
From Snyder Freeway:
Take the New Cut exit and turn toward  Fairdale.  If you get to the Outer Loop, you have gone the wrong way. Go 1.4 miles and you will see the Jeff. County Charlie District Police station and Recycling Center on the right.  Turn between the two.   The Playtorium is the beige building on the left before you get to the elementary school.

From I-65:
You can take the Fairdale/Okolona exit and turn right toward Fairdale.  Go about 5 miles until you see Wendy’s on the right.  Turn left at that corner.  This is also New Cut Road.  Go 1.8 miles and turn between the police station and recycling center.  If you get to Dairy Queen you have gone too far.

Southwest is one of two regional libraries in the library system. Its 20,000 square feet and projected collection of more than 100,000 volumes makes this one of the largest library branches.

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

Criss Cross Available

DIRECTIONS:
Southwest Regional Library is approximately one mile north of the intersection of Gene Snyder Freeway and Dixie Hwy.  It is located on the east side of Dixie Hwy. in Dixie Valley Center (the one containing a 24 hour Wal-Mart & Kroger).   It is in the center of the “L” of the strip mall.