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Louisville Library Tackles Digital Wait with $1M Book Boost

7/25/2025

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Louisville readers are feeling the frustration of lengthy waits for digital books, with some titles taking up to five months to access. In response, the Louisville Free Public Library is taking action by investing in 50,000 print books, 10,000 e-books, and 5,000 audiobooks, fueled by a generous $1 million matching grant.

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Story summary

Louisville readers are feeling the frustration of lengthy waits for digital books, with some titles taking up to five months to access. In response, the Louisville Free Public Library is taking action by investing in 50,000 print books, 10,000 e-books, and 5,000 audiobooks, fueled by a generous $1 million matching grant.