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Books & Brews 502 is LFPL's winter reading program for adults. From December to February, participants will earn points by reading books, attending virtual programs, and stopping by coffee shops and breweries all over the city. Earn points to win great prizes!
OFFICIAL RULES:
Read books and attend approved programs between December 1 and February 28 to earn points and be
eligible for prizes and drawings. Certain prizes may include additional restrictions.* Participants must be 18
years or older to qualify.
Approved programs include:
- Any Louisville Free Public Library virtual program
- A visit to any participating coffee shop or brewery during their Books & Brews 502 week
Point System:
- Read 1 book = 50 points
- Attend 1 program or class = 50 points
- Try a new LFPL digital service or get a new library card = 20 points
Looking for suggestions for your next good book? Check out our suggested book lists on Beanstack by clicking on the Recommendations tab!
WHAT YOU CAN WIN:
200 points = Magnet
Accrue 200 points to complete the program and earn a Books & Brews 502 magnet, made in the Maker Pavilion. All
completers are entitled to a scoop of ice cream from Ehrler’s.
500 points = Pint Glass
Still reading? At 500 points, you will earn a Books & Brews 502 pint glass
1000 points = Notebook
For B&B 502 Superstars - at 1000 points you will earn a Books & Brews 502 portfolio notebook
You can also use your points to enter to win other great prizes, including:
- 2 $10 Graeter’s Ice Cream gift cards
- Baseball cap from Pregame Coffee
- $15 Olive Garden gift card
- 2 Sightseeing passes for two aboard the Belle of Louisville or May M. Miller
- 3 $20 gift certificates to Louisville Tea Company
- Gift certificate for a case of Elixir Kombucha
- Keep Louisville Weird t-shirt and bumper sticker from LIBA
- $30 gift card to Carmichael’s Bookstore
- $50 gift card to Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
- 1 hour pass for 4-5 players at Flying Axes
- Malibu Jack’s Fun for 4 Pack: Includes 4 laser tag missions, 4 go-kart races & 4 rounds of Malibu Golf
- 4 $25 gift cards to Mellwood Antiques & Interiors
- Gift basket from the Frazier Museum – Includes Woodford Reserve, bourbon popcorn & shot glass printed cocktail napkins (Must be 21+ to win)
- Passes to Champs RollerDrome
PARTICIPATING BREWERY CALENDAR:
January
- 1-10: Apocalypse Brew Works (1612 Mellwood Ave.)
- 11-17: Public House by Against the Grain (1576 Bardstown Rd.)
- 18-24: Mile Wide (636 Barret Ave.)
- 25-31: Old Louisville Brewery (625 W. Magnolia Ave.)
February:
- 1-7: Ten20 Craft Brewery (1020 E. Washington St.)
- 8-14: Public House by Against the Grain (1576 Bardstown Rd.)
- 15-21: Falls City Brewing Company (901 E. Liberty St.)
- 22-28: Monnik Beer Company (1036 E. Burnett Ave.)
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
B&B502 Silent Reading Hour
- Thursdays: January 21,
February 4
and
February 18
6 to 7 PM
B&B502 Virtual Happy Hour
- Saturday,
January 30
and
Saturday, February
27
5 to 6 PM
PARTICIPATING COFFEE SHOPS:
(Visit anytime, December 1 – February 28):
- Heine Bros’ (various locations)
- Pregame Coffee (723 E. Main St.)
