It's been a while since I visited the library. I was looking for some specific DVD's to watch so we…read morewent there today. I walked in and was amazed at how much things have improved. They have a separate and special place for teens to come and enjoy the resources and quiet. There is also an area that is a work shop where they teach classes on computers and/or offer extracurricular activities. There are separate areas where you can curl up and just enjoy a book or rest in quiet. The place is so clean you could almost eat off the floor. A resident can be proud of what the county offers here.

I forget about the library. I get all caught up in the tactile overload of Barnes & Nobles (pretty…read morestationary! coffee! flashy book covers!) and the book snob in me LOVES judging a book by it's cover - then bringing it home to keep forever and ever. And read once. Maybe lend out a time or two. Haul it around in a box from one stop in life to another. Then sell in a garage sale decades down the road for 50 cents. My budget and my brain don't always agree with one another. So when I don't have pocket money for flashy book covers and coffee I home brew my own and head over to the OC main public library. Where they've got not just books but CDs and magazines to rent. Where they'll hunt down a book and get it in within days if it's not sitting on the shelf (or, in a rare instance, even purchase a brand new book just for me). And it's all free, minus the late fees that I accrue like it's going out of style. But trust me, six months of racking up late fees MAYBE equals 2 fancy B&N coffees, so I think I'm still ahead. If you haven't been to your local library lately - go. Try it out. The more we patronize these services the better they'll be. Your wallet will give you a big thumbs up too, it's a win/win.

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.

Very nice library in Frankfort. Your fingerprint is your library card…read more They always have the titles I'm looking for on the shelf. Either they have a great inventory or nobody reads books anymore. Or they don't read what I do.

This library isn't big, but it is quite pleasant, and represents a good climate-controlled space…read morewith public restrooms. The wifi just pops on without needing a password or anything; what a thought! There is a garage underneath the place. As libraries go, this is rather retro in the sense that it still has a lot of physical books and some, but not a ton of spaces for people to sit or do meetings. I imagine the library of the future being a ton of little rooms for zoom meetings. That being said, this tiny town doesn't seem to place too much demand on the space, and it's a nice place to be.

This is a really nice branch of the Oldham County Library system. The have a very nice selection of…read moreeverything. If there is a book, film or something you need that they do not have they will order it for you from another branch. The staff is most helpful.

This library is close to my workplace, I came to collect the passport for 2025-2026 Books and Brew…read more The building is a pretty good size being hidden away in the neighborhood, it looks old on the outside but, newer on the inside. I go in and I don't see the Passports for Books and Brews, one of the librarians actually had to go get it for me, I also asked kindly for stamp and received one. It accidentally bleed through (the stamp) she was kind enough to offer another one but, I told her it was ok no need. I do like this library but, I may go here just because it's close to work.

This has a great setup for Storytime. We came for an older teen book though. Lovely quiet area.read more

It isn't a big library but if they don't have what you are looking for they can request for it from…read morethe main library. Great staff - very helpful! I love this place! It is so relaxing and FREE BOOKS to read! :)

11/20/25 On Thankful Thursday I feel compelled to write a review for my local library, Shelby…read moreCounty Public Library. So many reviewers have commented on the historic building and it's beauty that has lasted through the years for one of the first Carnegie Libraries. The Library serves over 30,000 library users, and has over 70,000 books.. Your library card opens up a world of information. According to the library website " your library cards gives you access to computers, hot spots, printers, data bases, ebooks, and much more." As for research there is the Kentucky Room that offers historical information about both Shelby County and Kentucky. In my review I want to exclaim about all the Programs and Events this library sponsors for adults, teens, and children. As lsted on the library website there is; Slow Burn Book Clib, Yoga, Brown Bag Book Club, Preschool Story Time, Chair Yoga, The Writer's Group, Baby Storytime, Cardio Drummer's, and Tai Chi. I have also read with interest in our local newspaper that there is a librarian that specializes in helping people with tracing their roots and completing searches on family trees. In addition to all the regular programs this prize of a library sponsors all sorts of continual seasonal events. You have already had the chance to read about the iceless ice skating but thats not enough. Events listed on the library website include Merry Mug Makers for teens, LaBuBu Holiday Ornament workshop for teens, Merry Clarkin Christmas Party, Festive Movie Night playing " National Lampoons Christmas Vacation" and more. Libraries have changed through the years but I am thankful to have such a complete and active library. The only drawback to this library experience was not their fault when the local Reformation Church had members check out books "as an act of civil disobedience to remove books that did not agree with their beliefs and refuse to return them" Fear not the list of books was printed in the local newspaper and once again I'm thankful that the Shelbyville Community answered the call tenfold to replace the books and provide money for the future to expand topics of interest to ALL PEOPLE.

I love this historical building. It was built in 1905, on property that used to belong to a church…read morethat burnt down in 1890s. The architecture is lovely, and even the old church graveyard is out back near the parking lot. The library staff is very friendly. The hours are so nice and accommodating. There are plenty of computers for use. Tons of reading books, tables and privacy. There is a research-genealogy room. There is a separate floor for children's library and their own computers for their use.....nice touch!!! I joined a book reading competition and there are free classes for adult education offered here...Great library

Went there to get an International document notarized. The old lady at the front counter who stated…read moreshe was a notary tried to alter the document which is against the law. Clearly this old lady has no clue as to her role as a Notary. Went to a local Attorney's office and they notarized it without any problems. Clearly the librarian was attempting to practice law without a license. The lady needs to be investigated as she is giving legal advice on international documents and has not a clue what she's talking about.

They have a large selection of books for anyones taste. Great app and the staff is wonderful.read more

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.]