At the Library

In this compelling conversation, Former Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson ( Perfect Black ) and historian Emily Bingham ( My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song ) unravel the complex legacy of Kentucky’s state song, My Old Kentucky Home . Through riveting readings and insightful dialogue, they explore the song’s cultural impact, its controversial...

Carmichael’s Bookstore presents #1 New York Times bestseller E. Lockhart (We Were Liars and its new prequel, Family of Liars) in conversation with Brooke Lauren Davis (author of After Dark with Roxie Clark) http://www.emilylockhart.com/ https://brookelaurendavis.com/ Visit us at https://www.lfpl.org #youngadultfiction #authorinterviews

Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks discusses her captivating historical novel Horse, inspired by the legendary 19th-century racehorse Lexington. Discover how Brooks weaves together art, science, and racing history in this compelling story that spans centuries. Recorded live at the Main Library, this episode offers unique insights into the author's research and writing process. #pulitzer #g...

In recent years, news headlines about Haiti have covered civil unrest, political assassination, and recovery from earthquakes. However, stories rarely explore the reasons why Haiti has arrived at these critical points. In this new MyLibraryU Fast Class, Haiti: Historical Trends to Present Tensions, Dr. Charlton Yingling, Associate Professor of History at University of Louisville, will explore high...

Join New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Molly Knox Ostertag ( The Girl from the Sea , The Witch Boy trilogy ) as she sits down with acclaimed graphic novelist Nate Powell for an in-depth conversation about her latest graphic novel, The Deep Dark . In this captivating discussion, Ostertag delves into the themes of identity, family, love, loss, and the mystical elements that define her st...

Presented by Kentucky Humanities as part of their 50th Anniversary celebration, this event features Linkin' Bridge, the popular Louisville quintet who found fame on the 11th season of NBC's Americas' Got Talent, in conversation with speaker, scholar, and storyteller, Animata Cairo Visit us at https://www.lfpl.org #americasgottalent #louisville Recorded 7-15-2022

The Craig Buthod Author Series presents bestseller Angeline Boulley. Angeline Boulley is a storyteller and proud Chippewa author who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Her debut Young Adult novel Firekeeper’s Daughter was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller and was named one of the top 100 YA novels of all time by TIME Magazine. #youngadultfiction #ojibwe #angelin...

LFPL welcomes back Craig Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire mystery novel series, which is the basis for the hit Netflix original drama Longmire. Johnson comes to Louisville from his home in Ucross, Wyoming, population 26. The Longmire Defense, the 19th title in the series, finds Walt Longmire struggling with his family history in Bighorn Mountains when he uncovers a c...

Experience a rare and insightful dialogue between two literary giants—James Rebanks, New York Times bestselling author of The Shepherd's Life , and legendary poet and environmentalist Wendell Berry. Listen as they discuss their shared passion for rural life, community, and the timeless art of shepherding. This intimate conversation, recorded live, brings together the voices of England’s Lake D...

Will Cockrell has spent more than twenty years as a senior editor, writer, and consultant for national magazines including Men’s Journal, Outside, Men’s Fitness, and GQ. A former outdoor guide, Cockrell has covered Everest throughout his career. His debut book, Everest, Inc., is a vivid and authoritative adventure history chronicling one of the least likely industries on Earth. Featuring original...

Professor M.G. Lord’s book Forever Barbie: The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll, uncovers the surprising story behind Barbie's smash success. In telling Barbie’s fascinating story, cultural critic and investigative journalist M.G. Lord—herself a first-generation Barbie owner—has written a provocative, zany, occasionally shocking book that will change how you look at the doll and the world...

In The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go, businessman and former U.S. Ambassador Matthew Barzun layers lessons from American history and business with insights from his career in tech, politics, and diplomacy to show how we can lead meaningful change in our companies, communities, and even our nation. Barzun served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom during...

Louisville native Anne McCarty Braden turned her back on a promising career as a newspaperwoman to dedicate herself to fierce advocacy for racial and social justice for almost half a century. Charged twice with sedition and arrested multiple times, Braden remained an outspoken writer and organizer locally until her death in 2006. Dr. Catherine Fosl, professor emerita at UofL and co-founder of the...

Aging is a subject of concern to many that is often misunderstood. However, it presents a wonderful opportunity to make informed choices and live to our potential. Dr. Robert Friedland will help you learn the steps to take in your activities, diet, and mental outlook, in order to grasp that opportunity. www.lfpl.org Recorded 11-7-2022 #healthylifestyle #optimalhealth

The Craig Buthod Author Series presents NPR correspondent Stacey Vanek Smith From the NPR host of The Indicator and correspondent for Planet Money, Stacey Vanek Smith, Machiavelli for Women is a modern guide to how women can apply the principles of 16th-century philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli and Renaissance politics to their work lives to finally shatter the glass ceiling. With charm and wit, Smi...

MARGO PRICE is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter. She has released three LPs, earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, performed on Saturday Night Live, and is the first female musician to sit on the board of Farm Aid. S.G. GOODMAN is a critically-acclaimed musician and Kentucky native. She was rightly coined an “untamed rock n roll truth-teller” by Rolling Stone. Recorded 10-18-2022 #mar...

The Main Library welcomes four accomplished Louisville writers as they describe the thriving Louisville writing scene, share some of their triumphs, discuss navigating the challenges of publishing, and much more. Panelists will include: Ashleé Clark: Journalist, author, and manager of the American Journalism Project Kelly Hill: novelist Michelle Tyrene Johnson: Playwright and Louisville Public Med...

Carmichael's Bookstore presents New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Makkai in conversation with Katy Yocom Award-winning author Rebecca Makkai will be joined onstage by Louisville writer Katy Yocom for a discussion of her New York Times bestselling mystery novel I Have Some Questions for You. Named a best book of 2023 by People, USA Today, and Real Simple, Makkai’s latest literary myster...

Carmichael's Kids presents children's author John Patrick Green to discuss Agents of S.U.I.T: From Badger to Worse, the newest volume in his New York Times bestselling Investigators graphic novel series. Recorded 2-21-2024

This four-part series presented by UofL's Dr. Calvin Coker is about making argument less frightening, healthier, and more productive, by furnishing participants with a set of skills to better and more thoughtfully argue in the modern day. Download: ⁠ Week 4 Handout⁠ Recorded 1-30-2024

This four-part series presented by UofL's Dr. Calvin Coker is about making argument less frightening, healthier, and more productive, by furnishing participants with a set of skills to better and more thoughtfully argue in the modern day. Download: ⁠ Week 3 Handout⁠ Recorded 1-23-2024

This four-part series presented by UofL's Dr. Calvin Coker is about making argument less frightening, healthier, and more productive, by furnishing participants with a set of skills to better and more thoughtfully argue in the modern day. Download: ⁠Week 2 Handout⁠ Recorded 1-16-2024

This four-part series presented by UofL's Dr. Calvin Coker is about making argument less frightening, healthier, and more productive, by furnishing participants with a set of skills to better and more thoughtfully argue in the modern day. Download: Week 1 Handout Recorded 1-9-2024

From the author of  The Martian,  a lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science. Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of hi...

LFPL and the Library Foundation were excited to host sociologist Eric Klinenberg, author of Palaces for the People, for two special events at the Main Library (April 14, 2023). The first was a public panel discussion on how social infrastructure can help fight inequality and polarization. Community leaders from across the city joined Klinenberg, as they discussed the value we place on our city’s s...