Changes to lfpls book discussion kits lfpl readers corner. The louisville free public library is dedicated to supporting teachers and educators in the louisville metro area. It was the dream of its founders to build a museum inside the library that would rival the british museum of the united kingdom. David petraeus and the plot to change the american way of war. Many of the book discussions happening this september coincide with international month at the library. Events for the book smartall events are free unless noted otherwise. Get your lunch and get your read on at the main branch, this wednesday, december 12th at noon. This book discussion kit is based on the edition republished in 1999, which includes a foreword by julian bond. Public dollars from state and local governments cover only a portion of the librarys expenses. Each kit may be checked out for six weeks and includes ten copies of a title, as well as a binder containing information about the book, biographical information on the author, and questions for discussion. Book discussion kits can be reserved up to six months in advance by calling the adult services department, 3149943300 ext 2030. Up to five kits may be checked out for nine weeks and may be renewed for an additional two weeks upon availability. A neuroscientists survival guide to raising adolescents and young adults.
Beginning march 15, 2017, the louisville free public library will be using kitkeeper to manage the book discussion kit collection. The kits also come with discussion questions to help guide you. Please take a look at all the services we provide to teachers. While our building is offlimits for the community and staff, the business of the library moves along, with staff planning online events, curating digital collections, providing research assistance, and recommending reads. Patrons may access their lee county library system accounts online, 24 hours a day, with a library card number and passwordpin. See who you know at louisville free public library, leverage your professional network, and get hired. Learn about working at louisville free public library. Louisville free public library, jeffersontown branch, 10635 watterson. Now, i do admit, im a little partial to our libraries in louisville. The louisville free public library has many book discussion kits to choose from with a wide range of authors, genres, and topics. Book club kits winnipeg public library city of winnipeg. For more details and updates on our coronavirus action plan please visit. Nov 07, 20 the summer reading program, ed particularly for children, discount and including free books given to finishers have it today hit copies of popular books and dvds ebooks program support, from reading buddies to teen tech week.
Public libraries interested in sponsoring book discussion groups for all ages will find a variety of. The new jim crow on may 6, 2020 in louisville, ky at louisville free public library shawnee branch. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the louisville free public library digital collection. Events on march 3 9, 2017 university of louisville. The library consisted of thousands of volumes of books, an art gallery and a museum. Library service and free online resources during the facility closure. At the louisville free public library, there are several book discussion groups that repeat monthly and numerous branch libraries as well as the main library. Yangs narrative builds to an unforgettable and dazzling series of revelations as the three storylines surprisingly converge in a book that is eyeopening and provocative, pushing the boundaries of comfort for readers as it exposes racism from its most subtle to most overt. Youth book discussion kits kentucky department for libraries and. Book club to go kits book club kits contain multiple copies, discussion questions, and author information all packaged in. Join us for an online book discussion while were all staying home. The kits include multiple copies of the book and a discussion guide. Members of the public are welcome to use exterior areas around library buildings for free speech activity, subject to the time, place, and manner of use restrictions described in these guidelines. Book discussion kits are designed for book clubs and other groups to read and discuss the same book.
Lfpls book discussion kits have everything you need for a successful group reading experience. Well be discussing overdrives big library read selection funny, you dont look autistic by michael mccreary. The kentucky department of libraries and archives has partnered with the boone county public library to offer our customers access to digital book discussion kits. Book readings, book signings, book sales, poetry events, literary events and more. Book club kits should be returned to the circulation desk at the belmont public library, not to other libraries or placed in the book drops. The nickel boys on apr 21, 2020 in louisville, ky at louisville free public library shawnee branch. More events at louisville free public library south central branch.
The brandeis school of laws diversity committee and the louisville free public. Matthews eline branch is one of the busiest branches in the louisville free public library system. Youth book discussion kits are complete programs designed around high quality. If youre a book discussion group leader, you can reserve book sets in advance for pickup at your local branch. Youth book discussion kits are complete programs designed around high quality books for children and young adults. It was the first time that an african american had been placed on a program of the ala conference. Tired of having to track down multiple copies of a book for your next book group meeting. Find 22 listings related to louisville free public library in louisville on. Kitkeeper is a popular webbased application widely used by many libraries across the country. Book adventure a free reading motivation program for children in grades k8.
This library is affiliated with louisville free public library. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and ceo insights. Matthews library staff on july 8, 2019 from the louisville free public library administration. To request a kit, please go to the reference desk or call a reference librarian at 6179932870. Since 1980, the library foundation has supported the louisville free public library by raising private dollars to supplement public funding received by lfpl. University of louisville anne braden institute for.
Louisville free public library home log on account log on username or barcode create username. The boone county public library has created digital book discussion kits that may be downloaded to a computer and transferred to popular digital reading. Welcome to lfpls at the library series, an ongoing podcast featuring author talks, programs and events at the louisville free public library. Public libraries northeast ohio regional library system. Officially opened in 1905, the library s main branch is sited at fourth and york streets, south of broadway in downtown louisville. Governor polis issues additional public health orders what it means for you.
Kits are checked out for up to 8 weeks, and may not be renewed. These book discussion kits are collections of books from the kentucky bluegrass award program, designed to encourage diverse reading among students. Louisville free public library main louisville free. Mount prospect public library offers book discussion kits specifically designed for book groups. Search the catalog for book club kit and limit your search to the belmont public library. In order to reserve a book kit, you will need is a lfpl library card in good standing. Institute is located at the university of louisville ekstrom library on the 2nd floor in room 258. The kit is checked out to one group member who is responsible for all the materials. Each kit include 1220 copies of the book, an audiobook if available, and an indepth discussion guide.
Lesson plans from american born chinese created by american born chinese view on american born. Book club kits are a resource for book clubs wanting the convenience of a prepackaged kit in a bag. Titles are selected annually in collaboration by kentucky teachers and public. Patrons can download audio books onto cds from the library s web site. Discussion kit from louisville free public library created by louisville free public library view the pdf share. Home page of the louisville public library, louisville, colorado. Book discussion kits can be reserved up to six months in. Find upcoming book events and literature events in elizabethtown, ky. Home university of louisville libraries uofl libraries. If you know the kit that you would like to reserve. This book discussion kit is designed to help facilitate a larger conversation connecting racialized.
Materials published prior to 2000 shown in the catalog as available on ekstrom library s third floor may have been moved. Events on march 3 9, 2017, powered by the localist community event platform. The library serves a population of 765,352 residents. Adult book discussion kits kentucky department for. Ar bookfinder this tool will help parents, educators, and children search for books at the appropriate reading level to make reading more enjoyable and interesting. The collection of the library contains 1,448,386 volumes. Vintage books, 1996, available at uofls ekstrom library and the louisville free public library. Teen book discussion kits feature a range of genres and literary styles, exposing readings to a. Louisville free public library careers and employment. The louisville free public librarys book discussion kit has 869 titles. Book discussion kits can be reserved up to a year in advance.
Our library still has the welcoming feeling of a good book and the excitement of cutting edge technology all wrapped up into one. One book louisville a community reading program sponsored by the louisville urban league and louisville free public library has chosen the book the warmth of other suns by pulitzer prizewinning journalist isabel wilkerson. These kits have a longer check out time, so your group has plenty of time to read the book. Titles are selected annually in collaboration by kentucky teachers and public librarians, and voted on by kentucky children and students. The catalog and database collection of the library can be accessed via the internet at all books and materials can be returned by utilizing the book drop boxes located in the library parking lot. It was insinuated that this was particularly true in the south. Will the student power plus card still work after my child graduates from high school.
Aug 11, 2014 the middletown branch of the louisville free public library will reo. The meeting continued with several papers being presented and discussed, including a paper by thomas fountain blue from the negro department of the louisville free public library. Im the former childrens librarian at the jeffersontown branch and worked for the library system for over a decade. To request a kit, please fill out the application below. In this guest blog post, louisville free public library, okolona branch louisville, ky. The library now has convenient kits that you can check out for free.
Louisville free public library mission statement provide the people of louisville with the broadest possible access to knowledge, ideas, and information and to support them in their pursuit of learning. South central regional library project gets underway the mayor and community recently broke ground on the second of three regional libraries within the louisville free public library. Benefits friends of the louisville free public library. Middletown library hours of operation tuesday and wednesday. Louisville free public library crescent hill branch. Each kit consists of 10 books along with author information.
Events on march 2 8, 2017 university of louisville. There are more than 200 different titles in the book discussion collection, including some large print versions and audiobooks on cd. Upon completion of the cultural pass challenge, participants must return it to their local louisville free public library branch or metro parks community center no later than august 25, 2014 to be eligible for the prize drawing, which will take place on or about september 5, 2014. The louisville free public library offers you these services for free. We offer a wide variety of events and classes for all ages, from storytime for children to english and computer classes for adults. For this last point, we asked about a range of potential offerings. Student power plus card louisville free public library. Kaplan spoke at the louisville free public library in kentucky. Magic tree house book club party louisville free public.
These libraries provided maker activities exclusively found in the youth and family campsite kit and suggested book pairings for each of the six camp wonderopolis tracks online. The louisville free public library lfpl is the largest public library system in the u. Innovative library services in the wild pew research center. Dont miss the louisville free public librarys annual halloween celebration once upon a time. Giving opportunities louisville public library foundation. Changes to lfpls book discussion kits beginning march 15, 2017, the louisville free public library will be using kitkeeper to manage the book discussion kit collection. Adult book discussion kits kentucky department for libraries and. Anne braden institute seeks to advance public understanding of the u. To reserve any of our book discussion sets, call or visit your local branch. Find out what works well at louisville free public library from the people who know best. Here are illustrations of some of these more innovative services, to see what they look like on the ground.
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The public library of kentucky was opened to the public on april 27, 1872 inside the central market building in downtown louisville, kentucky, united states. After your child graduates, they can continue to use their student power plus card as a louisville free public library card, but it will no longer work as a tarc student id to receive a discounted fare. The awardwinning mcallen public library system is proud to serve a diverse and growing community. Adult book discussions cuyahoga county public library. Jan 29, 20 our new report takes a close look not only at how americans are using public libraries, but also what sort of services and programming they think libraries should offer and what they say they would use in the future. Friends of the south central library meeting at louisville free public library south central branch. Here is a list for the remaining dates, times, and locations in september. Buthod described louisville free public library s new audio book service. Major services branch services main branch information services. The lecture is free and open to the public, and it will take place in the speed art museum auditorium 2035 south 3rd street at 6 pm. Please inquire at the hcl headquarters reference desk. The south central regional library s artistinresidence program connects the public with art and the people who create it. The program is challenging louisvillians to read and discuss the selected book, which won the national book award for nonfiction, and join in the conversation.
Aravind adigas book, the white tiger takes center stage at this months meeting of the mayors book club at the louisville free public library. For automated access to a library card account, call 2394858585 login to your account. Louisville free public library main is a public library. Compare pay for popular roles and read about the teams worklife balance. Evansville courier press has put together the most popular concerts, theater, festivals, kids and family events in evansville. Youth book discussion kits kentucky department for. Louisville free public library, louisville, kentucky. Louisville free public library mission statement provide the people of louisville with the broadest possible access to knowledge, ideas, and information and support them in their pursuit of learning. Each book kit includes multiple copies of the book and a reading discussion guide. The 11th annual kentucky womens book festival features local authors from diverse genres such as young adult fiction, poetry, cookbooks and novels.
The oldham county public library has a variety of book club kits available for checkout. Library works virtual princeton public library is open. Book discussion kit louisville free public library. The city of mesa and the mesa public library system library respect, value, and support the constitutional right of free speech. Anne braden institute is located at the university of louisville ekstrom library on the 2nd floor. Featured event events and things to do in louisville, ky. Book discussion kits louisville free public library. The louisville free public library has all of that and so much more. Kits can be checked out for 6 weeks with one renewal. Discover free short courses and fast classes taught by experts in their field. We provide free internet and work space for individuals and groups.