Saturday, November 8 · 11am–4pm
Central Library Discover. Create. Celebrate.
Join us at Central Library for Makerfest, a one-day festival celebrating Hamilton’s innovative and creative maker community. Explore live demos, connect with local makers, try hands-on workshops, and shop unique creations — all while discovering what you can make at HPL’s Makerspaces.
Event Details
Live Demonstrations
See innovation in action with 3D printing, vinyl cutting, embroidery, audio recording and more. Makers and HPL Staff will guide you through the creative process.
Information Tables
Learn what’s happening across Hamilton’s maker community. Local organizations and partners will share resources, ideas and ways to get involved.
Hands-On Workshops
Visit workshops where you can design, build and experiment. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned maker, there’s a workshop for you.
Curated Vendors Market
Shop local, handmade, and unique goods crafted by Hamilton makers. From art and jewelry to practical tools, every item has a story and a maker behind it.
Featuring
Art Aggregate I Exploriment I Hamilton Civic Museums I Hamilton Craft Studios McMaster Engineering Community Outreach I McMaster Libraries I Rivers & Meadows ISquat{Places Collective} I Story Pop I YWCA
Vendors
Art by Andrea I Beads & Things I Birdsong Witchery I Bright Side General Buchanan Studios I Clowns in cyberspace I Desire Line Design Earrings By Margaret I Glass by Meysa I Mimis Bonnets I NQNSO I Seagauhl Sticker Hardly Know Her I Studio Beulah I Strokes and Stories IThis Fragile World Photography I toadtype
November Makerspace Events
A Month of Making
Makerfest doesn’t end after one day. Throughout November, HPL branches host Makerspace activities to keep creativity going. Try something new, learn a skill, or bring your ideas to life with the help of our expert staff. Explore Makerspace programs. , opens a new window
About HPL Makerspaces
Hamilton Public Library’s Makerspaces are your hub for creativity and innovation. With tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, vinyl cutters, recording studios, and more, there’s no limit to what you can create. Whether you want to prototype, craft, record or explore, Makerspaces are here for you.
Learn more: hpl.ca/makerspaces