Library Stays at Redeveloped Mid City Market
The Highlands-Shelby Park branch will be part of the Publix-anchored Mid City Market project on the former Mid City Mall site.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Louisville Free Public Library's Highlands-Shelby Park branch will remain on the redeveloped Mid City Mall site, which is becoming the Publix-anchored Mid City Market. Atlanta-based Branch Properties closed on the property and plans a new grocery store, shops, restaurants and the library.
Why it matters
Keeping the library on site was a priority residents raised during public meetings, and the agreement was not finalized until recently. Mayor Craig Greenberg allocated $2.5 million from the city budget to help secure the library's permanent home.
The city committed $2.5 million from its budget toward securing the library's permanent location on the site. Branch Properties has not disclosed the total cost of the Mid City Market project, and the final library design remains undetermined.
The players
Branch Properties
An Atlanta-based real estate developer behind the Mid City Market redevelopment project in Louisville.
Craig Greenberg
The mayor of Louisville, who allocated $2.5 million from the city budget to help keep the library on the site.
The details
Branch Properties closed on the former Mid City Mall property and told the community it will begin site work by the end of 2026. The city will hold two public listening sessions to gather neighborhood input on the new library's design.
Timeline
Nov. 11, 2026: Officials confirmed the library will be part of the Mid City Market site.
Dec. 15, 2026: Two public feedback sessions on the new library design are scheduled.
End of 2026: Branch Properties plans to begin site work at Mid City Market.
Market Landscape
The Mid City Market redevelopment follows a pattern of older Louisville malls being reworked into grocery-anchored, mixed-use centers. Pairing a Publix with a public library positions the project to draw both shoppers and community use from the surrounding neighborhoods.
Residents of Highlands-Shelby Park will keep convenient access to their library branch while the surrounding area gains a new grocery store and shops. Those who want input on the library's design can attend the December 15 feedback sessions.
The takeaway
Residents who want a say in the new library's design should plan to attend the December 15, 2026 feedback sessions. Keeping the library in the redevelopment shows that community priorities can shape large commercial projects.
What happens next
Public feedback sessions on the new library design will be held December 15, 2026, and Branch Properties plans to begin site work by the end of 2026.
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