An Outing

A Crafty Location

A simple outing to enjoy with friends or visiting relatives or guests.

At this time of year, perhaps taking up a new or renewing a put-aside craft or hobby would be a way to bring comfort and relaxation to these shorter days. The Louisville Free Public Library has you covered with its Maker Pavilion at the Northeast Regional Library in Lyndon. Located inside this light-filled space are a 3D printer, a laser cutter, sewing machines, laminator, die cut machine, a design-your-own button maker, and three laptops with Adobe Creative Suite. Here’s a chance to take your art and craft projects to a new level.

Northeast Regional Library | 15 Bellevoir Circle | Lyndon, Kentucky | lfpl.org

Top Cover: Items made from the Glowforge Laser Cutter, one of the most popular stations in the Maker Pavilion. Above: MakerBot Replicator Mini 3D printer in use.

The recording booth can be reserved to record podcasts.

If you have an idea for a podcast, there is a recording studio. Want to lead an exercise class to banish winter blahs? There is a porch area that might suit your needs. Have cooking expertise to share? Try out the demonstration kitchen to show off your skills. There is also an audio-visual studio available with photography and videography equipment, including a green screen and musical instruments. All for free.

On this outing, we dropped in and got a brief overview of what is available, but in order to actually use any of the equipment, you need to take the Maker Pavilion 101 Orientation that is offered Tuesdays at 6:30pm.

After your stop at the library, head out La Grange Road to The Village Anchor for lunch. Talk about comfortable and cozy! With its back-to-back stone fireplaces, framed art on the ceiling, and gleaming chandeliers, it is the perfect spot for a sumptuous winter repast. Lots of options to choose from: sandwiches, salads, and sides. Our photographer and I had a hard time settling on any one item so we both ordered the Pick Three lunch option ($15) and enjoyed French onion soup, a fish taco, and roasted Brussels sprouts. Unfortunately, we didn’t save room for the restaurant’s famous Banana Pudding Meringue. Maybe next time.

The Village Anchor | 11507 Park Road | Anchorage, Kentucky | 502.708.1850 | villageanchor.com | Monday-Friday 11am-2pm (lunch hours)

OTHER PLACES IN THE AREA

• Stop in for a snack at Selena’s at Willow Lake Tavern. 10609 La Grange Road

• Take a walk down Anchorage Walking Trail. 11507 Park Road

• Enjoy a cup of tea or gift shopping at Louisville Tea Company. 9305 New La Grange Road

By Lucy M. Pritchett | Photos by Melissa Donald

Winter 2022-2023 | TodaysTransitions.com