Iroquois Branch
601 W. Woodlawn Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky 40215
(502) 574-1720
This recently updated and expanded location serves south Louisville. Among its many attractive features is its peaceful, park-like setting. (more...)
Hours
- Mon. - Thurs. 10 - 9
- Fri., Sat. 10 - 5
- Sunday 1 - 5
Directories
- City Directory Available
- Suburban Directory Available
- Crisscross Available
Directions
The Iroquois Branch is 2 blocks south of Watterson and 1 block west of Southern Pkwy at the corner of 6th and Woodlawn.
From New Cut Road or from Fairdale - Turn right from New Cut onto Southern Parkway (opposite the northernmost entrance to Iroquois Park). Continue on Southern Pkwy to the first light where you'll see the L & N Credit Union on your left. The Credit Union is at the corner of Southern Pkwy and Woodlawn. Turn left onto Woodlawn. The Iroquois Branch is one block down on the right at the corner of 6th and Woodlawn.
From Taylor Blvd - Turn on either Bluegrass Ave or Ashland Ave toward Southern Pkwy (E). From Bluegrass, when you reach 6th St, turn left, go one block to Woodlawn. From Ashland, when you reach 6th St, turn right, go one block to Woodlawn. The Iroquois Library is at the corner of 6th and Woodlawn.
From Preston Hwy, Bardstown Rd, all points East - Go West on Watterson to the 3rd St/Southern Parkway exit. At the bottom of the exit ramp will be the light at 3rd St. Go straight thru that intersection. Turn left at the next light which is at Southern Pkwy. Two blocks south of Watterson, with the L & N Credit Union and National City Bank on your right, turn right onto Woodlawn. The Iroquois Library is one block down on your right at the corner of 6th & Woodlawn.
From downtown - Go South on 3rd St, past the University of Louisville. Less than a mile south of the U of L, the road forks: 3rd St goes to the left, the straighter path becomes Southern Pkwy. Continue on Southern Pkwy. Two blocks south of the Watterson, turn right onto Woodlawn in between the L & N Credit Union and the National City Bank. The Iroquois Branch is one block down on the right at the corner of 6th and Woodlawn.
From Dixie Hwy - Go East on Watterson to the 3rd St/Southern Pkwy exit. At the first light, turn right onto Southern Parkway. Go 2 blocks, turn right on to Woodlawn in between the L & N Credit Union and National City Bank. The Iroquois Branch is one block down on the right, at the corner of 6th & Woodlawn.
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History
In August 1938, a fund drive, spearheaded by the Beechmont Civic Club, raised monies for construction and purchase of land for our library by selling certificates of ownership, in units of square inches. When the cornerstone was laid on March 1, 1939, a copy of the check, redeeming those square inch purchases, was placed in a box within the cornerstone. At the library's dedication, Mr. O. E. Hoffman, president of the Beechmont Civic Club, was quoted as saying, "It will be more than just a library. It will be a real community, serving citizens in the entire area south of the University of Louisville." And indeed, this lovely Carnegie building has served as a gathering point for many community groups as well as a neighborhood library for over sixty years.
The Iroquois Branch staff is proud to continue the tradition of providing excellent public service, which was first begun in 1939 with head librarian, Miss Marcella Tobe. Our current staff is delighted to recommend just the right book or help with homework needs. Many of our patrons are able to bike and walk to this neighborhood branch to enjoy the various programs and story hours provided each month. With the opening of the Computer Learning Center in June 1999, the Iroquois Branch is also able to offer our patrons classes in basic computer skills and provide free access to the Internet.
Our staff invites you to visit our branch and become a part of our community.
