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- EIN 61-0969361
- (502) 574-1654
- 301 York St Louisville KY 40203-2205 USA
- www.lfplfoundation.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Education, Humanities, Libraries
Mission: The purpose of the foundation is to enhance the programs and services of th louisville free public library.
Programs: The library foundation's support of the louisville free public library transforms quality of life in the louisville community through education, civic engagement, arts, humanities, and entertainment. During fiscal year 2017, the library foundation provided grants and other funding to support a variety of programs conducted by the library. These included children's literacy programs such as summer reading, 1,000 books before kindergarten challenge, parents institute, family reading programs, high-profile youth author events, harry potterpalooza, and story times; adult programming such as winter reading, national author events, online professional development, business and non-profit reference tools, workforce education, an entrepreneur fair, immigrant services, how-to festival, hobby instruction, movies, music streaming, and other programs; and general reading services such as new books and e-books, bookmobiles, and more. In addition, the foundation contributed to capital campaigns for two new regional branches of the library.