Upcoming Events

Join us as we envision and create! Different mediums will be explored every month, including painting, collaging, clay sculpting, and more!
Ages 10-19.

Learn the basics of using the sewing equipment available in the Pod Maker Area. Limit 10, email portlandpod@lfpl.org or call 502-574-1642 to register.

Join fiber artist, Briana Frederick, to learn about patching, mending, and adding pockets to garments. Bring scraps, old and worn shirts, pocketless cardigans, or whatever garment you want to renew or make into patches or pockets.

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

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

Learn all about sewing machines - what they do, how to operate them, and how to take care of them. We will focus on the Janome Schoolmate machines available in the Maker Space, but the basics of other types of machines will also be covered.

Learn the basics of using the Cricut and XTool machines available in the Pod Maker Area. Limit 10, email portlandpod@lfpl.org or call 502-574-1642 to register.

Join us as we envision and create! Different mediums will be explored every month, including painting, collaging, clay sculpting, and more!
Ages 10-19.

Learn the basics of using the Cricut and XTool machines available in the Pod Maker Area. Limit 10, email portlandpod@lfpl.org or call 502-574-1642 to register.

Learn the basics of using the equipment available in the Pod Maker Area. Limit 10, email portlandpod@lfpl.org or call 502-574-1642 to register.

Learn how to hand craft different card types throughout the year, making a card you can take (and give!). Materials provided. Space limited—email 20makerspace@lfpl.org to register.

Join us as we make a paper garland in time for Spring! Register: 20makerspace@lfpl.org.  Ages 16+

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

Join us as we envision and create! Different mediums will be explored every month, including painting, collaging, clay sculpting, and more!
Ages 10-19.

Join us at the Outpost for a weekly night of board games, video games, and snacks! 

Ages 10-19

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

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

Join us as we envision and create! Different mediums will be explored every month, including painting, collaging, clay sculpting, and more!

Join our after-school program at the Library!  Whether you're into craft projects, board games, movies or simply socializing, there's something special waiting for you at the Library!

Learn how to make a custom fairy door for your home or garden! Craft supplies will be provided.  Recommended for ages 7 - 18

Come to the library to transform a small tin box into a fun art piece, a magnet, or a mini keepsake box. Feel free to bring your own used Altoid tin, or use the tins provided.

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