Bullitt County Public Library — Central Library

🏢 Bullitt County Public Library · Shepherdsville, Kentucky

Bullitt County Public Library — Central Library

Bullitt County Public Library's Central Library in Shepherdsville serves a fast-growing suburban county south of Louisville, offering extended weeknight hours, a genealogy collection, and free access to over 60 KYVL research databases.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 9 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday 9 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM – 8 PM
Thursday 9 AM – 8 PM
Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday 1 PM – 5 PM

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 740 CONESTOGA PARKWAY, SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY 40165

Phone: +1-502-543-7675

Website: bullittcountylibrary.org

Plus Code: 869PX7QP+42 (SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY)

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📖 About Bullitt County Public Library — Central Library

The Bullitt County Public Library system has anchored learning in one of Kentucky's fastest-growing counties for decades, with its Central Library at 740 Conestoga Parkway serving as the flagship branch in the county seat of Shepherdsville. Bullitt County sits along the Salt River just 20 miles south of Louisville, and the library reflects that growth — offering a broad range of services for families, students, and working adults. The building is open seven days a week, including Sunday afternoon hours uncommon among rural Kentucky libraries. Patrons receive access to the Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL), a statewide consortium providing more than 60 research databases for all ages, from academic journals to homework help. The library also participates in statewide Libby/OverDrive lending, giving every cardholder instant access to a large digital collection of eBooks and audiobooks.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Open 7 days a week including Sunday 1–5 PM — serves commuters and weekend families
  • KYVL access — more than 60 statewide research databases free with your library card
  • Genealogy and local-history resources for Bullitt County research
  • Computer lab and free public Wi-Fi throughout the building
  • eBooks & audiobooks via Libby (OverDrive) for all ages

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Every Bullitt County library card comes with free statewide digital access:

&📚 KYVL — Kentucky Virtual LibraryMore than 60 research databases — encyclopedia sets, academic journals, career tools, and homework help — free for all Kentucky library cardholders at kyvl.org.
&🎧 Libby by OverDriveBorrow eBooks and audiobooks from the statewide Kentucky collection — no waiting for popular titles — on any device at libbyapp.com.
&📺 Kentucky Digital LibraryHistoric photographs, newspapers, and archival documents from across the Commonwealth, available free through the KYVL network.

📚 Services

  • Computer & internet access (free)
  • Printing, copying & scanning
  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • Genealogy & local-history research collection
  • Meeting and study rooms
  • Homebound delivery service
  • Interlibrary loan (ILL)

🎸 Programs

  • Story time for toddlers and pre-K children (weekly)
  • Summer Reading Program (all ages)
  • Adult book discussion groups
  • Teen programs and homework help
  • Seasonal community events

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bullitt County Public Library free to use for county residents?

Yes. Any Bullitt County resident can register for a free library card. Kentucky residents from neighboring counties may also apply; call 502-543-7675 for current non-resident policy details.

Does the Shepherdsville library have genealogy resources for Bullitt County research?

Yes. The Central Library maintains a genealogy and local-history collection covering Bullitt County records. KYVL statewide database access also includes Ancestry-compatible tools available in the building.

How late is the library open on weeknights?

Monday through Thursday the Central Library is open until 8 PM — making it one of the most accessible evening library options in the area for commuters returning from Louisville.

Are meeting rooms available to community groups?

Yes. The Central Library has meeting and study space available for community use. Contact the library at 502-543-7675 or visit the website to check availability and reserve a room.

📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.

📚 This library has study rooms. See how library study rooms work — booking, time limits and quiet vs group rooms — and find other libraries with study rooms libraries with study rooms by state.

🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.

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