The main branch of the Louisville library located at 4th and York is in a beautiful building,…read morewhich, according to a plaque, was built between 1905 and 1908 and donated as a gift from Andrew Carnegie. While a gorgeous building, I can't properly rate it as I haven't used the library as a patron -- I haven't borrowed a book or spent time in there studying, so I don't really know how good a library it is. But as a tourist passing by, it was a good place to stop in for a look at the architecture and to use their washroom and fill up our water bottles, which was very much needed on such a hot day. [Yelp collections: Louisville/Indianapolis 2023; Louisville, KY 2023; Libraries and Bookstores; Pee for free!]

Super easy to land here and use the library as my second "office" of the day. Lots of spaces here…read moreand there for sitting quietly and a few tables available if you need to set out a laptop. Power outlets are a bit of a challenge but that's probably because this is a 110 year old building. Wifi worked well and is unfiltered. Lots of stacks of books including fiction, non-fiction, reference and periodicals. It's super quiet and super beautiful and a great place to do your thing as long as you're quiet. [Review 20187 overall - 228 in Kentucky - 1164 of 2023.]

A beautiful place, from the outside it looks like a library should, especially if you park on the…read morestreet. Stone steps lead up to the main entrance; there is one around the back as well with a wheelchair ramp. Book drops in the back and front- if you enter through the back, you get to see what events are going on in the various libraries (and grab a copy of the LEO and Audience, if you're into it) while the front treats you to the books of the month as well as what the Crescent Hill Book Club is reading. The librarians are very nice and quite helpful- they are always willing to take the time to explain how to properly use the copier and print things out, as well as hand over whatever knowledge is available about google, gmail, and various word processing programs. There is a reading room on the main floor in the periodicals section. Sometimes the odd person thinks it's OK to take a phone call in there, but it isn't. You get the stink-eye, you get spoken to, and you get unpopular, fast. It's also tempting to photograph articles in the current magazines for later reading/use. The librarians don't mind actually- but they do want you to read what you take. There is also a reading room downstairs amidst books on tape/CD, but they are quick to recommend Libby. The library seems to have a great collection of cookbooks, decent adult fiction selection, skimpy poetry, good history section. The children's area looks fun- there is a castle and a children's librarian that sits in there. One note- for a Louisville library, the horses/horse care area is a bit lacking.

This is one of my favorite libraries in the Louisville Free Public Library system. It is a…read morebeautiful old building, it is well-staffed with helpful people, and is always full of people but remarkably quiet. Part of why I want to join the Crescent Hill Gang with Emily and Morgan is this being my home library.

OK, I actually live across the river in Louisville so I don't check out books here. However, from…read moretime to time they have great book, DVD, etc. sales on weekends that are well worth a visit. The deals you get beats anything you get at a used bookstore or other place. Paperbacks for 50 cents and many hardback books for $1. Now I recently bought a Frank Lloyd Wright book for $5 that was in mint condition and an absolute steal.

I am positively thrilled to share my wonderful experience at our new local library, which goes…read moreabove and beyond in fostering creativity and providing access to a world of knowledge. This gem of a local establishment is not just your typical library--it's a vibrant hub that offers a really cool makerspace and access to an impressive collection of audio and e-books. The well-equipped makerspace at this library is such an amazing added feature for those with a passion for creating and exploring. Set up with a wide range of tools, from a Glowforge to a recording studio to vinyl printers and cutters to sewing equipment, it's a paradise for makers of all kinds (and all ages when accompanied by an adult!) The makerspace staff is knowledgeable and supportive, ready to assist with projects and offer guidance. You're able to reserve times at the various spaces and the staff provides classes so that you can master your craft before trying a new skill for the first time. The space is a true testament to the library's commitment to nurturing creativity. In addition to their cozy spaces and large selection of print books, your library card will also give you access to Libby, an e-book and audiobook wonderland featuring so many titles that you can download directly to your kindle or e-reader (so cool!) The library also hosts a series of incredible free community events that I would highly recommend any local folks check out (tip: if you sign up for their email list, there is a link to the calendar where you can register for and save upcoming events.) Basically, I'm wondering why I haven't stepped foot in the library before now - with so many amazing resources, events, learning opportunities, and more, this is a must visit for locals.

I have always been helped very quickly when visiting this library branch. All the employees are…read morevery helpful and able to answer my questions.

What a beautiful newer library! My kids and I visited on Saturday for the Penguin Party…read more And while the line was too long to see the actual penguins, we got to partake of crafts and other activities, all the while admiring this thoughtful space. The exterior is futuristic, definitely not giving the vibes of a stuffy library. And the kids space really impressed me. The shelves are shorter, easier for little hands to grab books and there are all sorts of kid-size reading nooks to climb into. That is one thing that really stood out -- smaller spaces carved into the large indoor area of this library. Even with a horde of children running around, I saw several adults able to find spots to quietly enjoy a book. Parking may be a bit of a challenge for big events; we had to park across the street at the Target. But on normal days I bet the lot is easy to access. What a jewel of a space!

Hidden gem Well maintained…read more I like that the facility is updated and incorporated environmentally friendly options in restroom and water fountains. Nice study areas

Cool library with open place to study. Very quiet and located by meijer. The glass window…read moreoverseeing the trees makes this a serene place to ready and do learning.

We attended the "Yes, Chef" program at the library this evening featuring Nina Greipel and her…read morefantastic cookbook for her family's restaurant, The Gasthaus. Library was easy to find and a very impressive facility. Demonstration kitchen with video display and audio were all great. Parking lot was fairly well lit, but did have a few burnt out roadway bulbs, which caused us to walk very gingerly off of the curb to our cars. Looking forward to future programming.

This is a happy place for me. I love the natural light, the library smell, and wandering around the…read morerows of books. There are a lot of great events, staff is friendly, and parking and check in / out is easy. However, I do acknowledge other reviewers' feedback that they do not have a tremendous amount of books for a library - especially of its size. Ordering from another library is free and easy, but you do need to wait. And there are not too many good places to work. The alcoves are almost always in use and there aren't many other options for working quietly (I realized after reading other reviews that I've never gone there to work). Still, it meets my needs and I'll happily go there often to browse.

This is an interesting library because it is inside of Mid City Mall. It doesn't have quite the…read moresame feel that you get with some of the larger branches but I love that this library exists here for accessibility. There is a book drop inside of the mall and one outside on the Bardstown Road side. Truthfully I usually order my books through the library's website and pick up when ready, but the few times I've browsed in this branch, there's still a decent selection of books. There are computers and printers for use and games and movies for borrowing as well. The library staff are really friendly and helpful when I come in!

I took my granddaughter to the toddler story time on Thursday of Spring Break '26 and was delighted…read moreby Mr Kevin's ability to engage children in listening and participation! The sounds, dance, bubbles, puppets and skeletal displays of insects was amazing! Thank you to Mr Kevin and Highlands for a delightful hour.

It is a privilege to enjoy time at the library and I'm often asking myself why I don't spend more…read moretime there. I had a two hour gap in my schedule so I took my laptop inside and grabbed a comfortable chair. One item that's lacking are available outlets. I'm sure there are a few places to plug in but I didn't find an obvious one near the chairs. The library has one side for younger visitors and readers, along with a small play area. The other side offers a teen area with comfy chairs and several computers. My teen games there periodically with friends after school. In between is a small selection of library books, both fiction and non, plus movie rentals. Workers sit at a couple of desks and I watched them help several visitors and callers. Bulletin boards share flyers for upcoming events. Great for work or reading; however, it's a smaller space so understand you're going to hear kids, conversations and more. If this activity would distract you, you might pick another library. Private parking lot. Very welcoming to nearby students - much appreciated when other businesses shut them out.

This neighborhood branch library is exactly how you'd expect it to be. It's on the smaller side,…read morehas a small book collection and has fewer activities compared to the other branches. But, I love it! It has plenty to offer. True, there are no aisles and aisles of children's books so you can browse through them and pick what you like. But, if you want a particular book, you can request it from any branch and pick it up here. True, they might not host the polar express pj party, but they have regular story times, they host sticker parties and many more. Sure, it don't boast of huge play/activity areas but they have a cute little nook with the cutest ladder that the littles love to climb. They have book sales pretty regularly. The checkout is easy. There are computers you can use. I believe it has a meeting room too. The biggest advantage of this library is its location. When they closed it for around a year, the nearest library to the east end was the new Northeast. That's a good half hour drive from where we live. So, I'm really glad we have one right here in Middletown!