Event List

You bring the community and we’ll bring the coffee! This is an opportunity to meet other homeschooling families, enjoy social/play time and share resources. All ages.

Adults and teens are welcome to use the Maker Lab during open hours.

If you’re hanging on to an old half-empty sketchbook… we’ve got you. Bring your sketchbook back to life by learning to work with new mediums. Come experiment and make happy accidents with no pressure.

Fridays in June and July 2:30p - 4:30p

Learn the basics of using the equipment available in the Pod Maker Area. Limit 6, email portlandpod@lfpl.org or call 502-574-1642 to register. Ages 18+

My Louisville Storytime is an opportunity for children and their families to connect with local BIPOC community members and leaders in a library setting to promote early literacy, representation, and community engagement. This program is in p

Come relax, enjoy a cup of coffee and try a new craft. Adults only, please register by calling 502-574-1720.

Come out to play!  Northeast is hosting a day of play full of imagination, art, games, fun, performances and activities led by local community groups.  Dress to get messy!  Food trucks will be there.

na Skylark, which loosely means "the Skylark" in Irish, is a Central-Kentucky-based trio that shares the rich beauty of ancient traditional Celtic music through Irish harp, Irish uilleann pipes, Irish whistles, flutes, fiddle, voice, and a little

Local artist Haley will offer craft session for adults.  No experience necessary.  Supplies provided.  In June attendees will learn to make ribbon into bookmarks with secured metal ends.

Come join us for dice-rolling adventures in the world of fantasy, with more complex rules systems and intricate plotlines. This program is designed for those who are familiar with tabletop RPGs, especially Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition (2014).

Come learn a simple stitch to create decor or a gift. You will use the simple stitch to embroider your initial and finish off your art with butterfly decals. 

Ready to get your meal planning together? Join us at the Shawnee Branch for a dual presentation on nutrition, grocery shopping, and budget planning. Our Special Guest Speaker is Nicole Daniels of the Kentucky State University Extension Service.

Do you have a sewing machine at home that you’ve never cleaned? Bring it in and learn how to properly clean it. Limit 8, email portlandpod@lfpl.org or call 502-574-1642 to register. Ages 18+

Drop in and craft with your community! Whether you are a seasoned knitter, or a new crafty hard hitter, we have room for you. Take home crafts available or bring personal projects, ALL are welcome! Meet new faces or bring a friend.

Join Rhythm Science Sound for an introductory session on beginning DJ-ing. This workshop will guide you through the basic techniques of live music mixing, using DJ hardware and software as well as music curation and sonic storytelling. Limit 20.

Want to learn some puppetry skills? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore movement, character, and voice while building confidence as a performer.

Join us for a storytime adventure! Our friendly Louisville MSD staff will introduce you to Mandy the Salamander, a tiny salamander with nuggets of wisdom on how to keep her home – and our streams – safe and clean.

Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities.

Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities.

Join UpBeat Louisville for 45 minutes as we jump, wiggle and dance to some super-catchy and fun songs.

Join us for our weekly game program featuring games like Mario Kart, Madden, 2K, Uno, and many more!