Computers cira 1986

In March 1986 the library unveiled a brand new service; a computer bulletin board! It was called Freeboard and parons could check the current bestseller list, see what videos the library had or leave a question or complaint.
The bulletin board also offered a collection of more than 250 programs for Apple, Atari, Commodore, IBM and other computers. Patrons could also send mail to other users and "someday they may be able to send mail around the world as well as cross town."
It was one of 20 bulletin boards in operation in Louisville at the time (and only one of a few operated by a public agency).
The Freeboard was online from 5pm until 9am weekdays and 24 hours on the weekend and the phone number was 584-4162.