Welcome to the Northeast Regional Library Maker Pavillion’s online hub. Here, you can peruse what the Maker
Pavillion has to offer, get training to use the makerspace, find out about the Yes, Chef! Chef-in-Residence
Program, and more. Start exploring...
Maker 101 Online Orientation
Adults and teens ages 13+ are welcome to make an appointment to use the space after completing the Maker Pavilion 101
orientation. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who has completed MP101. Maker Pavilion programs
are designed to accommodate all skill and experience levels.
Weekly Reservation Hours*
- Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday: 12:30–2:30 PM & 3–5 PM
- Wednesday: 12:30–2:30 PM & 3–5 PM
- Thursday: 12:30–2:30 PM, 3–5 PM & 5:30–7:30 PM
- Friday: CLOSED
- Saturday: 9–11 AM & 12:30–2:30 PM
*Hours are subject to change. Submit an appointment request by clicking Reserve Equipment below, or call ahead at (502)
394-0379 for questions about availability.
Equipment
The Maker Pavilion includes:
- Glowforge laser cutter, Bambu X1 Carbon 3D Printer, Silhouette Cameo paper and vinyl cutting machine, Janome sewing machines, button machines, art supplies, laptops with Adobe Creative Suite, and more.
- Recording Booth with audio recording equipment, photography and videography equipment.
- Demo Kitchen for Library-sponsored programs and events, including Yes, Chef! Chef-in-Residence in-person classes and demos.
Reservation Policies
- To submit a reservation request, you must:
- Be 13 or older
- Have a LFPL library card in good standing
- Have completed the online Maker 101 orientation
- Requests should be made 2-3 business days in advance, but cannot be made more than 21 days in advance.
- Submitting the form does not guarantee an appointment. Please wait for staff confirmation.
- A Group or an Individual may submit up to 2 active requests at any time. Limit: 1 appointment per day, 2 per week. An individual attending as part of a group will be considered as having used one of their individual reservation slots.
- Arrive within 15 minutes of your start time or your reservation is forfeit.
- For reservable workstations, walk-ins are welcome but not guaranteed—booking ahead is best.
- You may only occupy one workstation at a time.
- Families/groups with children under 12yrs of age may reserve one workstation per group.
- Children age 12yrs and under must be supervised by an adult, age 18+, who has completed Maker 101 Orientation and has a LFPL library card in good standing.
Yes, Chef! Chef-in-Residence Program
The Yes, Chef! Chef-in-Residence program connects the public with chefs, bakers, food creators, culinary artists, or anyone
passionate about sharing their love of cooking with the community. Find out more about the chefs and their free workshops at
LFPL.org/yeschef.