Books were given away, there were free activities, performances and various vendors.
Community members and organizations have contributed $1.5 million toward the library's renovation project.
The last time you could check out a book from the Parkland Library, Ronald Reagan was in the White House.
The total cost of all the work is more than $44 million.
Mayor Craig Greenberg delivered the annual address Thursday morning at the Rotary Club of Louisville.
Redirected funds from a federal grant after an ethics investigation are going to help pay for its return to Louisville's Parkland neighborhood.
The Metro Council last week reallocated the American Rescue Plan funds that had been rescinded after the ethics trial of council member Anthony Piagentini.
The program director, Kentrel Duncan, said around 90 kids come to the center daily, and with the new technology, he's noticing an increase.
After more than 30 years, Louisville's Parkland neighborhood is finally getting a usable library.
The city will also spend some of that money on childcare and early learning as well as restoring parks and pools.