LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville leaders kicked off two summer programs for local families Tuesday morning.
For nearly a century, local kids have participated in the Louisville Free Public Library's Summer Reading program. The goal is to keep kids engaged through the summer and learning on a daily basis. City leaders said more than 27,000 kids and teens completed the program last year— the most in nearly a decade.
The city also celebrated the launch of this year's Cultural Pass on Tuesday, which aims to encourage summer learning. It gives those 21 and under access to more than 150 arts, culture, science, history, heritage and nature activities.
"This partnership makes the summer in Louisville full of opportunity for families all across our entire city, and make sure that every child in every neighborhood has an opportunity to learn, explore and grow during this important summer time," Mayor Craig Greenberg said Tuesday.
Cultural Passes are available to those who live or work in Jefferson or Bullitt counties in Kentucky, or Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties in Indiana.
There is also free programming available to seniors ages 65 and older as part of the Cultural Pass program. No pre-registration is required. Organizers say event admission is free for seniors. For a list of available senior programming, click here.
The Summer Reading program runs through Aug. 1. To learn more or register, click here.
The Cultural Pass runs through Aug. 9. To learn more, click here. There is also an app available to download by clicking here.
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