Did you know you can check out telescopes at the Library?

Orion StarBlast 4.5" TelescopeThanks to a generous donation from the Louisville Astronomical Society, LFPL is excited to offer telescopes for check out at the Main Library, as well as our Northeast, Southwest and South Central Regional libraries. The lending period is for one week and is limited to Louisville Free Public Library cardholders in good standing, 18 years or older.

Signing a Telescope User Agreement at the time of checkout is required.

For more information on the telescope lending program, or to schedule an appointment, visit:


Last Updated: 07/20/2021