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Mayor Greenberg, Louisville Free Public Library roll out new 
Bookmobile, expanding library services across the community 

 

LOUISVILLE (September 12, 2025) – Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, Library Interim Executive 
Director Barbara Sexton Smith, and Metro Councilwoman Josie Raymond, joined Louisville Free 
Public Library outreach staff today at Active Day of Watterson Park Adult Day Care to unveil the 
Library’s new bookmobile. This custom-designed mobile library will deliver books and other 
materials to adults in care facilities, housing communities, shelters, and other areas with limited 
access. In addition, Library staff plan to visit parks, shopping centers, community events, and 
more to help deliver library services to more people across Jefferson County. 

 

"Too often, the people who could benefit from library resources the most face the greatest 
barriers to accessing them. Bookmobiles allow us to bridge that gap—bringing books and 
services directly to where they’re needed," said Mayor Greenberg. "This mobile library will not 
only increase access to books, but will foster community engagement, helping make Louisville 
an even safer, stronger, healthier and more connected community.” 

 

“Having this new bookmobile will make it possible for our library team to deliver services to 
more people in more places, allowing us to meet people where they are,” said Library Interim 
Executive Director Sexton Smith. “Thanks to the support of Mayor Greenberg, Metro Council, 
and donors to the Library Foundation, we are excited to further LFPL’s commitment to ensuring 
that everyone in our city has the broadest possible access to library resources.” 

 

The new bookmobile was made possible through a $250,000 budget allocation from Mayor 
Greenberg and Metro Council, with an additional $116,000 from the Library Foundation. This 
included $20,000 for new books and materials. 

 

“Community support is what turns great ideas into real services,” said Chandra Gordon, 
Executive Director of The Library Foundation. “We’re proud to help launch the adult 
bookmobile and its opening day collection—bringing books and resources directly to those who 
can’t always visit a library branch.” 

 

"As someone who is raising three young readers, I am in our libraries every week, consistently 
amazed at the great work our library staff does to stock new releases and put on engaging 
events,” said Councilwoman Raymond. “I am thrilled to see the bookmobile fleet grow, so that 
people who lack transportation or have mobility issues can also get their hands on materials 
that make them laugh, cry, and think." 

 

To learn more about the Library’s bookmobile and outreach services, visit 
www.LFPL.org/Bookmobile or call (502) 574-1611. 

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