Colored Branches of the Louisville Free Public Library

"Colored Branches of the Louisville Free Public Library" is a historical record from 1915, celebrating a decade of the Colored Branches of the Louisville Free Public Library, the first library in the United States solely for African American readers. The book uses illustrations and statistics about library construction, costs, and usage to showcase its role in providing educational and community opportunities for African Americans. It gives an overview of how the library operated, discussing book circulation, registered users, and available programs like reading groups, classes, and events. The book emphasizes the library's vital position as an educational and social hub. The included testimonials from educators and leaders demonstrate the significant, positive change the library brought to its community by helping with cultural growth and promoting the pursuit of knowledge.